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Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling. A decorated Vietnam War pilot,

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling. A decorated Vietnam War pilot,

Rutan, known for smooth flying style, survived having to eject twice from planes and being stranded at north pole

He joined the U.S. Air Force as a teenager and flew more than 300 combat missions during the Vietnam War.

Dick Rutan was a co-pilot on the first flight around-the-world with no stops or refueling.

Dick Rutan was a co-pilot on the first flight around-the-world with no stops or refueling.

Dick Rutan was a co-pilot on the first flight around-the-world with no stops or refueling.

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling

MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Burt Rutan was alarmed to see the plane he had designed was so loaded with fuel that the wing tips started dragging along the ground as it taxied down the runway. He grabbed the radio to warn the pilot, his older brother Dick Rutan. But Dick never heard the message.

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling