Entries in Pilot for a Day (2)

Saturday
Jan122013

Columbus Air Force Base Leaves a Batson Children's Hospital Patient on Cloud Nine

Produced by Jim Albritton | Kambree Burton, a patient at Batson Children's Hospital, was "Pilot for a Day" at Columbus Air Force Base. The Mize, Mississippi girl toured the base, learned how pilots train and was honored at every stop by airmen and staff at the Columbus, Mississippi base. She is the second Batson patient to participate in the day-long program. 

Friday
May182012

Columbus Air Force Base’s ‘Pilot for a Day’ Program Leaves a Paralyzed Boy on Cloud Nine

Produced by Jim Albritton | Six-year-old Barkley Jenkins, paralyzed in a January 2012 car accident, had the time of his life as “Pilot for a Day” at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. The Charleston, Mississippi native, a patient at Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, toured the base and was honored at each stop by pilots and crew.

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