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Arlo
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RIP Colonel Joe Kittinger
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December 09, 2022, 01:00:56 PM »
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Kittinger has passed away at the age of 94.
Kittinger was an internationally renowned pilot and balloonist. He set the record for the highest parachute jump and freefall Aug. 16, 1960 as part of Project Excelsior.
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlando-legend-col-joe-kittinger-94-passes-away/EOKYDPH4LRHDTHGNFV5LYFFUM4/
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-gg-
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Re: RIP Colonel Joe Kittinger
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December 09, 2022, 07:17:22 PM »
strange looking fellow.
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Eagler
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Re: RIP Colonel Joe Kittinger
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Quote from: -gg- on December 09, 2022, 07:17:22 PM
strange looking fellow.
Aren't we all in one way or another?
Isn't the judging the issue?
His 1960 jump was impressive
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A brave man who served with quite some distinction. RIP Sir. Fair skies and tailwinds forever.
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