Photo Story for the Rome News-Tribune in Rome, Georgia.
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Earl Young celebrated his 100th birthday by returning to the cockpit for the first time in 40 years since his retirement.
After celebrating with family and friends, he took a flight around Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome, Ga., with pilot Phil Cataldo, July 12, 2013.
Published July 13, 2013.
The story on Ret. Col. Earl Young's life and career.