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John McCain poses with his U.S. Navy A4 Squadron in 1964. He served in Vietnam, becoming a POW after his aircraft was shot down, and later held office in Congress for 36 years. Sen. McCain passed away on August 25, 2018. (Photo: McCain Family)
John McCain poses with his U.S. Navy A4 Squadron in 1964. He served in Vietnam, becoming a POW after his aircraft was shot down, and later held office in Congress for 36 years. Sen. McCain passed away on August 25, 2018. (Photo: McCain Family)

The business and general aviation industry lost a staunch ally and equally formidable foe with the passing of Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) on Saturday, August 25, at the age of 81 after battling brain cancer for more than a year. The decorated Vietnam War veteran who ran in the 2008 presidential election had served in the U.S. Senate for 32 years after a four-year stint in the House of Representatives. He was known for his strong independent streak and often referred to as a maverick.


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