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Podcast: Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Episode: William Rankin Fell Through A Thundercloud And Lived
Description: 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)
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