EPISODE · Jul 26, 2024 · 3 MIN
William Rankin Fell Through A Thundercloud And Lived
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Today in 1959, Marine Corps pilot William Rankin passed through the middle of a thundercloud after having to eject from his plane. And despite the storm’s best efforts, he made it through in one piece. Plus: starting today in Tenino, Washington, it’s Oregon Trail Days. Meet the Marine who ‘rode the thunder’ and lived to tell the tale (Air Force Times) Oregon Trail Days Help this show take to the skies as a backer on Patreon
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Today in 1959, Marine Corps pilot William Rankin passed through the middle of a thundercloud after having to eject from his plane. And despite the storm’s best efforts, he made it through in one piece. Plus: starting today in Tenino, Washington, it’s Oregon Trail Days. Meet the Marine who ‘rode the thunder’ and lived to tell the tale (Air Force Times) Oregon Trail Days Help this show take to the skies as a backer on Patreon
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