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Charlie Duke grew up in Lancaster, South Carolina. Attended the US Naval Academy and joined the US Air Force after his academy graduation. Charlie recounts his experience as a F-86 Super Sabre interceptor pilot in West Germany and as a USAF Test Pilot. Charlie went on to become a NASA astronaut and one of the 14 astronauts to have walked on the moon as part of the crew of Apollo 16 in 1972. After Charlie left NASA his marriage was failing and Charlie was looking for peace in his life. The second part of our interview focuses on what happened to turn his life completely around.

This Helio Courier was involved in an accident several years ago when the nose gear collapsed after the aircraft landed and was taxiing back to its hangar. The aircraft underwent over a year of restoration by an A&P that specializes in Helio Couriers. The aircraft has a very unique paint scheme and is a favorite of the owner of this channel. This video captures the first takeoff after the Helio was restored to airworthy condition. For more about Helio Couriers and their amazing Short Take Off and Landing capabilities, visit www.heliocourier.net.

Humanitarian relief flying in the Philippines with Helio Courier aircraft.