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Airman teaches deaf man to fly

SEATTLE -- Rob Drake and his pilot instructor, Senior Airman Christy Helgeson, sign the word for "perfect" in the plane he had a solo flight in. Airman Helgeson taught Mr. Drake, who is deaf, how to fly. She is a reservist with the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at nearby McChord Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wendy Beauchaine)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Wendy Beauchaine
VIRIN: 050428-F-0037B-001.JPG
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