WWII Pilot Returns to the Skies 80 Years After Lifesaving Mercy Missions
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In England, a 99-year-old WWII veteran took to the skies once more, taking off from the same airfield he flew missions from 80 years ago. A chance encounter with a local pilot led the pair to fly together as their families watched in tears. Yair Ben-Dor has the story.
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