A pilot's fateful flight under the Mackinac Bridge
65 years ago this week, Muskegon Air Force Capt. John Lappo pulled the ultimate stunt — flying under the Mackinac Bridge. But he paid the price for it.
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65 years ago this week, Muskegon Air Force Capt. John Lappo pulled the ultimate stunt — flying under the Mackinac Bridge. But he paid the price for it.
It'll be 65 years this week since an Air Force pilot pulled off the ultimate stunt — flying under the Mackinac Bridge. But he paid the price for it.
'Aerial assault' on Mackinac Bridge recounted 62 years later It was a daring maneuver that ended his military flying career, but gave him bragging rights for the rest of his life. Lt. Col John S. Lappo's niece shares the tale. Author: Brent Ashcroft Updated: 6:22 PM EDT April 29, 2021 MUSKEGON, Mich. — It was an act that police called "reckless." Last summer, a pilot was caught on video flying a plane under the Mackinac Bridge, while the bridge was packed with cars. Guess what? That wasn't the first time it happened. In 1959, a decorated United States Air For...