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I'm an aerobatic pilot and I loved your story.

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This story reminds me of the first air show I ever saw. My grandparents took me to see the Blue Angels for my 9th birthday. I love how your stories always have such a vivid sense of place and tone.

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Much, much simpler days. My step-dad worked the "police beat" for the Detroit News but as a former member of the 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam was sent to cover the Selfridge Air Base Air Show just northeast of Detroit.

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This was a joy to read. 😀

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That was a family friendly tale, loved it!

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