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of William Rankin, a fighter pilot who survived trapped in a storm cloud after ejecting for 40 minutes.

Oct 27, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: of William Rankin, a fighter pilot who survived trapped in a storm cloud after ejecting for 40 minutes.

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