Kansas veteran’s journey: From jet mechanic to pilot

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – During his 20-year career, a Kansas veteran who began as a jet mechanic in the Air Force eventually became a pilot.

NYC native Francis Sheridan knew the Air Force was for him when he enlisted in 1951.

“I was always interested in airplanes. I was even looking for work on airplanes, and lo and behold, the air force had airplanes,” he said…

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