• May

    12

    2023

Celebration for Lynchburg pilot as he lands one last time

Final flight to remember: Celebration for Lynchburg pilot as he lands one last time
ABC 13 News
by Jacob Hunziker

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg pilot got a surprise welcome and celebration when he landed back in the Hill City Friday night.

Jones Stanley has been flying planes for over 60 years; 62 to be exact.

Friday was the last for the 82-year-old as he goes into retirement. His family, friends, and local fire station surprised him with a water salute as he taxied to the hangar for the final time.

Jones flew three missions in Vietnam off aircraft carriers.

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Story credit: ABC 13 News; https://wset.com/news/local/final-flight-to-remember-celebration-lynchburg-pilot-jones-stanley-lands-one-last-time-vietnam-aircraft-carriers-aviation-flying-private-charter-virginia-april-2023

 

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