Tennessee(July 23, 2017): Hot air balloons painted the morning sky at fun fest in Kingsport. It made for a very special ride for 98 year-old Bob Miller.
One of his bucket list items is to ride on as many different types of aircrafts as he can. So far, he’s been on nine special rides.
“Bob is amazing, he’s a 98 year old gentleman. He has been interested in aircraft since he was a child. He even has a bucket list of different types to ride– and he’s already been on several, all over the world.
“I was totally surprised when I got an opportunity to make this flight today. I have made a flight once before in a hot air balloon, my family gave me a flight for my 80th birthday,” he says.
As the balloon went higher, the city and inhabitants below began to look small. Strand said the balloon was at about 1,000 feet at it’s highest altitude.
After a gentle landing, Miller says the flight was one of his best yet.”This was an absolutely lifetime experience.
“All in all it was a terrific experience, I don’t know why I got picked to do it but I’m glad I did,” Miller says.
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