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RFT 029: U-2 Pilot John Swanson
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
John Swanson was an All-American Fencer at the Air Force
Academy, then became a Forward Air Controller (FAC) in Vietnam and
Laos. Following his combat tours, he became a T-38 Instructor Pilot
and a U-2 pilot in the Air Force, then flew for Delta Airlines. He
now flies fractional jets.
Academy, then became a Forward Air Controller (FAC) in Vietnam and
Laos. Following his combat tours, he became a T-38 Instructor Pilot
and a U-2 pilot in the Air Force, then flew for Delta Airlines. He
now flies fractional jets.
Released:
May 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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