Rinkenberger, who is a sales representative for U.S. Cellular in Peoria, Ill., when he's not flinging himself out of a plane, has visited the EAA fly-in since 1978. Several years ago he saw the Liberty Parachute Team perform and decided he wanted to sky-dive for an appreciative crowd. He's been with the team for six years. Carrying the American flag is a special honor, he said. We respect the flag and love our country.
People seem to love our act and the big flag.
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