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Pilot Santa

Don't worry, Santa Claus is not getting a ticket for riding around up in the winter night sky. This big bearded fellow has a pilot's license. Gifted to him in 1927, Ol' Saint Nick got his license to fly from William P. MacCracken, the assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics. He had his photo taken and was he was given his license, airway maps, and a Christmas wish. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.