During this week, back in 1945, one of the most daring and successful Covert Missions of WWII… “Operation Greenup” began. The pilot of the blackened B24 that flew three spies to their drop zone over the frozen Austrian Alps (in the dark of night) was no other than Captain John Billings! Listen to …
Hello everyone from John and Nevin! We try to, at least once a week, head over to the airport so we can stretch 49Bravo’s wings… this past Saturday was our most recent trip. Come along with us, through our photos, as we fly over the Massanutten Mountain Range, Bryce Ski Resort in western Shenandoah …
Our weekly “Time off the Earth” flight… February 6th, 2021Read More »
Wishing you and your family much health, love, and happiness during all of this New Year! We enjoyed our last flight of 2020 on December 29th, which actually was our first flight since both John and I had been in the hospital… John in December, and I in November… hard to keep a good …
Latest update on Captain John Captain John is now back home! My last update indicated that Johns procedure the doctors had planned was moved up to tomorrow (Tuesday), but after more consideration, his team of doctors decided that they would forgo the planned procedure and treat Johns blood flow restriction with medications. They feel …
Just wanted to let everyone know that the procedure John had scheduled for today has been moved up to tomorrow (Tuesday). I will continue to post any new details as they arise. Thanks again so much for all of the wonderful messages and the many thoughts and prayers coming Captain Johns way! Have a great …
Update on Captain John (Monday, December 21st, 2020)Read More »
Thru many tests and a heart cath, it was found that Captain John has some major restrictions in blood flow thru 2 main arteries in his heart. So the plan is that on Monday they will go back in (thru a cath) and do a procedure that will allow them to insert a stint. His …
I would like to let everyone know that my Great Buddy, Captain John, is in the Winchester (Virginia) Hospital for a short stay having some test run. We all know what a big heart he has, so they are checking to see if that big heart is getting all the blood flow it needs. He …
Captain John is presently surrounded by some very good looking Nurses!Read More »
Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present, that have served our Great Country protecting all our freedoms that we so many times take for granted… your dedicated service is truly appreciated!
“SPECIAL DUTIES PILOT” by Captain John Billings will be available in early 2021! It is now available for pre-order thru most major book stores. Here are a few, and they will lead you to Johns Book… Barnes & Noble (CLICK HERE)…Books-A-Million (CLICK HERE)…Amazon (CLICK HERE) We will be looking ahead to some book signing events as we enter …
Captain John and I in one of our “Happy Places” today, Sunday, Sept. 27th (looks like we are somewhere over the Shenandoah River)… and to top it off, after we landed we enjoyed fantastic Reuben Sandwiches in our Hanger Lounge! (A combination that is hard to beat!) Hope everyone is doing well! John and Nevin
