It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Close. It’s John Hartness, “Uncle John” from North Carolina, in the cockpit celebrating his 100 birthday.
On Sunday, June 25, Hartness celebrated his birthday doing what he loves best — flying planes. The North Carolina man has been flying planes since he was 16 years old. His celebratory flight was made possible due to Triple Tree Aerodrome, a “non-profit organization dedicated to aviation education and heritage preservation,” according to theirHartness volunteers with the organization six to seven days a week, according to Robb Williams, executive director of Triple Tree Aerodrome.
“Our organization is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable life of ‘Uncle’ John Hartness, whose dedication to aviation and our community is truly extraordinary,” Williams said. “This exceptional event emphasizes our mission to foster a love for aviation among young individuals while highlighting the invaluable mentorship provided by individuals like ‘Uncle’ John.”
Triple Tree AerodromeUncle John's 100th Birthday Flight CoverageThanks to everyone who came out Sunday to watch Uncle…
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