78 Still Flying High, WWII Plane That Led D-Day Operation Heads to Normandy Max Gurney, 102, of San Diego is a proud member of the small contingent of surviving veterans who will witness the historic event. (www.theepochtimes.com) posted 143 days ago by ashlanddog 143 days ago by ashlanddog +78 / -0 Still Flying High, WWII Plane That Led D-Day Operation Heads to Normandy Max Gurney, 102, of San Diego is a proud member of the small contingent of surviving veterans who will witness the historic event. 8 comments share 8 comments share save hide report block hide replies
...wonderful story with a not so happy ending...
...but the plane and the pilot both died doing what they were born to do...