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Remembering Dick Rutan, Aviation Legend and Decorated Veteran

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This weekend, the aviation world mourns the loss of a pioneer in the industry. Remembering USAF Lt Col (ret) Dick Rutan, an aviation legend and decorated combat veteran. Rutan passed away on May 3, while battling a severe lung infection. (avgeekery.com) More...

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renb
Ren Babcock 15
A life very well lived.
jkeifer3
Joe Keifer 3
Rest in peace!

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sledogpilot
Duane Mader 2
Burt is more the innovator but Dick was a fantastic aviator and warrior.
schmitzna
schmitzna 3
We had Dick as a guest speaker for our sales conference several years back. He he told us the stories about his flight around the world and mishaps with polar ice. Really enjoyed listening to him. He will be missed.
Mohammedal
Mohammed ali 1
Good trip
sweeper239
sweeper239 0
one of the last truly great aviators. His accomplishments speak for themselves Farewell and soar high with the eagles....
ddyost727
Donna Yost 0
Dick Rutan looks so much like GEN Robin Olds (triple ace) in his younger years in the Air Force...both amazing men!!!

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