There are many ways in which historic aeroplanes can inspire. Often, it derives from the stories associated with their provenance, or the qualities inherent in their performance. Sometimes, though, it goes further and deeper. When he established the Historic Flight Foundation, Seattle businessman John Sessions sought to educate and enthuse, affording the chance to view his classic aeroplanes close up, to see them being worked on, and most importantly to watch them in operation. None of that has changed, but now, whenever he flies, John himself embodies a particular story of determination against the odds.
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