EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 16 MIN
Time to Fly: Terri Knott Honors Her Great-Great-Grandfather Major James Pennington
from Legacy Stories · host Steve Young
Terri Knott joins us to share a story that begins as family folklore—and becomes something much more.To see photos and more: https://legacystories.usFor years, Terri had heard whispers about an ancestor who dreamed of flight long before it was possible. Like many family stories, it felt larger than life… and easy to dismiss. But in retirement, as Terri began exploring her family history—and unexpectedly found herself drawn to flying—she decided to take a closer look. What she uncovered was not only real, but remarkable. This is a story about curiosity, belief, and the kind of legacy that doesn’t just live in the past—but finds its way forward, sometimes in ways we don’t fully understand.
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Terri Knott joins us to share a story that begins as family folklore—and becomes something much more.To see photos and more: https://legacystories.usFor years, Terri had heard whispers about an ancestor who dreamed of flight long before it was possible. Like many family stories, it felt larger than life… and easy to dismiss. But in retirement, as Terri began exploring her family history—and unexpectedly found herself drawn to flying—she decided to take a closer look. What she uncovered was not only real, but remarkable. This is a story about curiosity, belief, and the kind of legacy that doesn’t just live in the past—but finds its way forward, sometimes in ways we don’t fully understand.
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Time to Fly: Terri Knott Honors Her Great-Great-Grandfather Major James Pennington
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