The Big Mac Bridge. Ever hear the story about the USAF Strategic Air Command B47 bomber flying under it? Happened in 1959. Flown by Capt John S Lappo of Muskegon, MI. WWII (THE BIG ONE) veteran. John's rank fluctuated between captain and major but that was due to SAC's system of awarding their best crews a one rank promotion that could be lost. It was reported to be a windy day with whitecaps and a lot of spray and John decided that would be just fine. At a speed of around 400 mph he flew under the bridge and it was reported that he double rolled on climbout. Some said it was the prettiest thing they ever saw. John was permanently grounded but continued to serve as a maintenance officer and retired many years later as a lieutenant colonel. He died in 1983. My best friend in high school flew as his copilot on many missions but didn't happen to be along that day. They were based at Lockbourne in Ohio. My friend had so many stories about John Lappo. John was a very colorful character.
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