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Gainesville veteran, businessman joins Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame

Jack McKibbon started flying at 14, flew bombers in WWII and owned several aircraft during his career

During his Korean War service Jack McKibbon piloted a Boeing KC 97 tanker refueling B-50s and B-47s. - photo by Scott Rogers

04222018 MCKIBBON 7.jpg — During his Korean War service Jack McKibbon piloted a Boeing KC 97 tanker refueling B-50s and B-47s. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Updated: Apr 20, 2018, 1:18 PM

Published: Apr 20, 2018, 4:18 AM

He already loved model airplanes.

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Update: When 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee in Oakwood plans to open

A 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee stand is in place, but the business won't start operating until spring. Photo submitted by Reed Public Relations

A 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee stand is in place, but the business won't start operating until spring. Photo submitted by Reed Public Relations

Jeff GillFollow @jeffgtimes

The Times

Updated: Apr 3, 2025, 7:26 PM

Published: Mar 3, 2025, 6:56 PM

The stand is in place, but the coffee isn't quite ready to pour.

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