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Picture of the day: First seaplane ride — at 91

By General Aviation News Staff · December 9, 2014 ·

Mike Kincaid from Idaho sent in this photo taken when he gave World War II vet Harold Kiel his first seaplane ride to celebrate his 91st birthday this summer.

Mike says it was "not only fun for both of us, but a real honor on my part."
Mike says it was “not only fun for both of us, but a real honor on my part.”

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  1. Star Novak says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:28 am

    What a great opportunity! Thanks Mike for honoring our vets such as Harold!

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