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Wings Over Appalachia: The John Paul Riddle Story
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
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This week we tell the story of a man from Pike County, Kentucky, who made his mark in aviation history. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of John Paul Riddle, from his humble beginnings in Appalachia to his pioneering contributions to aviation. His passion for flight led him to become a daredevil barnstormer, a co-founder of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a key figure in training pilots during World War II.
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Listen to the Stories podcast on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to subscribe for more tales from the heart of Appalachia.
You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron here:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/support
Thank you for listening and for sharing our stories with your friends!