160709-N-TE278-116 CORONADO, California (July 9, 2016) Retired Cmdr. Dean "Diz" Laird, center, stands in the rear seat of a T-34C Turbomentor with the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122. The T-34C marks the 100th aircraft Laird has flown in his 95-year lifetime. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released) Retired Cmdr. Dean 'Diz' Laird stands in the rear seat of a T-34C Turbomentor (28101291662)

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