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Ep. 157 Sky King


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Richard "Beebo" Russell was dubbed the 'Sky King' after he made an unauthorized takeoff from the Seattle-Tacoma airport in a 76- seat passenger Bombardier Q400. He was followed by fighter jets as he flew to Mount Rainier and did an impressive barrel roll... all without his pilot's license.

 

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2018 Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 incident - Wikipedia

Airline worker who stole plane told air traffic control 'I don't wa.. - ABC13 Houston

Commercial Vs Airline Pilot: Comparison List of Differences | SkyTough

File:Ketron Island crash site of 2018 Horizon Air Q400 incident.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

How to Become an Airline Pilot – Steps, Eligibility, & Requirements / ATP Flight School

Richard Russell, "Rich": 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

The Sky Thief: Beebo Russell's Last Flight

The Tragic Story of 'Sky King' Richard Russell | HowStuffWorks

Who Was Richard Russell? Man Steals Airplane and Crashes | TIME

William Musculus | Flickr

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