Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Capt. Sullenberger retiring from US Airways

The most recognizable airline pilot in America, Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, and one of the most famous flight attendants, Doreen Welsh, are retiring from US Airways. They were part of the crew of Flight 1549 that landed in the Hudson River a year ago Jan. 15. Read a little more here.

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Capt. Sullenberger retiring from US Airways

POSTED: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 11:55 AM

The most recognizable airline pilot in America, Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, and one of the most famous flight attendants, Doreen Welsh, are retiring from US Airways. They were part of the crew of Flight 1549 that landed in the Hudson River a year ago Jan. 15. Read a little more here.

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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:15 PM, 03/03/2010
    With a book and more than likely a movie to be made about this, he will be fine.
    The Baron
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:23 PM, 03/03/2010
    Now "Sully" can fly for Southwest airlines...


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