Watch new Air Force pilot take his WWII grandpa flying

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Published 2014-09-29

92-year-old WWII pilot, Bob Jorgenson, pinned some very special wings on his grandson when he graduated from Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas. They were his. Watch this duo go back up into the skies.
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All Comments (21)

@marchendrickson2382 4 years ago

"I wish it'd been a jet." Pilots NEVER change. Their number one love is to fly. And in the case of fighter pilots, fly fast. Very cool story though, get the old man in the air and have fun doing it.
@josephking6515 7 years ago

WOW, he get to wear his Grandfather's wings. Now that is something really very special.
@bs2502 8 years ago

Damn, he just made him the proudest Grandfather in the world. Good lad.
@smartthinkerg8129 6 years ago

What Awesome Grandson. This is what America should be all about, love for your elders.
@mustang7603 3 years ago

Not too many of these WW2 guys left. They are the greatest generation.
@terryandlisadrum 9 years ago

Beautiful story, my Grandpa is 94 and I love him dearly. I served in the Air Force, go Air Force!
@juliannameszler2964 6 years ago

Is it just me, or do older people just have a better sense of humor than people now-a-days....???
@fredsalfa 7 years ago

Should have let grandpa fly the cessna probably teach the grandson a move or two
@donaldparlettjr3295 7 years ago

I so cool that his family remembers what he did for his country. Kudos! And a hearty thank you for your service
@wandagail2564 6 years ago

Gonna be some GOOD memories for this young man!🤗😊😍 most people don't get a chance to be w thier grandparents like this, it's truly a blessing👼🙏❤
@vanessaallan7311 7 years ago

Thats a wonderful memory that will last a life time. Heart warming story,
@christopherbearden3285 6 years ago

My grandpa was killed on D day. My father was 20 something days old when his dad got killed. This bothers my father until this very day. Someday I would like to visit my grandpa’s grave in Normandy France no one has ever gotten to go from the family. I think this is very sad. Young man you are very fortunate to have known your grandfather I love your story how you followed him in his footsteps. That is so awesome! The best generation this world has known. Next time take him and A jet lol
@dirtpile 6 years ago

Proud grandpa ... proud grandson!
@philipsmith3084 3 years ago

Sadly, I am always catching up to current times! Nick, I am so sorry you lost your grandfather. In the few short minutes of this video it was very easy to see how much he loved you and how proud he was of you. I hope your career is going well in the AF!!
@DF5152 6 years ago

Thanks to both of you for your service.
@ooluta7578 6 years ago

Beautiful.
@vivians9392 3 years ago

Grandpa says, "I wish it would have been a jet!"...
@p756 9 years ago

What a beautiful thing to do for your grandfather! This is a real relationship of grandchild and grandfather, it shows a culmination of love and respect. CAVU
@esinohio 4 years ago

Good ol' Laughlin AFB. At one time my father was a flight instructor there.
@BryanDavidScott 6 years ago

Tears. This is a beautiful story. Thank you for posting.