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Donald Stern, a WWII pilot who flew 32 combat missions in Europe had a wish for his 101st birthday — to fly once again in a small plane. He fulfilled his dream Thursday sitting in the front passenger’s seat for a 40-minute flight aboard a Cessna Skyhawk that soared above the Statue of Liberty and other landmarks.

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The small Italian city of Spilimbergo is home to Europe’s largest natural stream and a center for the creation of mosaic artwork. Throughout the city, which is 30 to 40 minutes away from Aviano Air Base by car, remnants of frescoes painted on the sides of the buildings are still visible.

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