100-year-old Weiser veteran takes to the skies in WWII bi-plane

WEISER, Idaho — With a wide smile and a heart full of adventure, LaDell Merk, a 100-year-old World War II Navy veteran, soared once again this week in the open cockpit of a vintage WWII-era bi-plane.

 “It was amazing! I had no idea there were so many people and buildings down there — and there are a lot of rivers! This was so beautiful,” Merk said moments after touching down.