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Doug Rogers

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Did anyone here fly with Doug Rogers?

I only knew of him as Canada's first Olympic Judo medalist. I wasn't aware he was also an AC pilot.

He passed away this summer. NFB made a short about him too. I know nothing of his flying career though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Rogers_(judoka)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBFx1a4L2ig
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I must say this was wonderful to read and watch. Thank you.
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