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A 100-year-old WWII veteran has wanted to skydive since 1942. He finally made the jump.

Shelby Fleig, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on A 100-year-old WWII veteran has wanted to skydive since 1942. He finally made the jump.

A naval aviator in World War II, Ronald Mason has always wanted to parachute. Last weekend, the 100-year-old Iowan made his first jump.

Shelby Fleig, Des Moines Register
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