COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Korean War Army veteran Andy McDermott gave two thumbs up as he got ready for his ride on a fully restored World War II-era Stearman biplane. It's the same aircraft used to train aviators during WWII, and Dream Flights is the non-profit group making it all possible.

It's ride of a lifetime for the 93-year-old and four other residents from his senior living community in Colorado Springs, Melody Living.

"Andy said to me, 'I'm going to be 94 this year. This might be the last big thing I ever do in my life, so I'm going to do it'", said Melody Living Executive Director, Chia Gingerich. "I applaud their strength and courage because it is, at their age, something that they're very scared about being able to actually accomplish and do, and it's such an amazing opportunity

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