Video of historic fighter jet Rawlings used to fly under Adomi Bridge pops up

- A video has surfaced of the plane Flt. Jerry John Rawlings used to fly under the Adomi Bridge

- Ghana's former president reportedly soloed and flew under the Adomi Bridge in 1979

- The plane is currently stationed at the Armed Forces Museum in Kumasi

Our Manifesto: This is what YEN.com.gh believes in

Ghana’s former head of state and the first president of the 4th Republic, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, made history and won the hearts of many when he reportedly soloed and flew a jet under the Adomi Bridge in 1979.

Prior to attaining that feat, Flt. Jerry John Rawlings graduated as the best cadet in flying and airmanship in 1969, winning the coveted ‘Speed Bird Trophy’ as the best cadet in flying the Su-7 ground attack supersonic jet aircraft for his year group.

For years, it had been rumoured that the former president soloed and flew a plane under the Adomi Bridge to the admiration of many Ghanaians.

A video has surfaced of the plane Flt. Jerry John Rawlings used when he reportedly touched the water's surface as he flew under the Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku in the Eastern region.

READ ALSO: DJ Switch jets off to India to chill and cool off in first 2020 photo

The plane used by the former president is said to be one of the first fighter jets imported into the country by Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah in 1966.

In the video sighted by YEN.com.gh, a young narrator gives a historic account of the events of 1979, who also revealed that the plane used 312 liters of fuel at the time.

Rawlings joined the Ghana Air Force shortly after he completed Achimota College in 1967.

In March 1968, he was posted to Takoradi, in Ghana's Western Region, to continue his studies. He graduated and was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in January 1969.

Watch video below:

In other stories, YEN.com.gh reported that while Ghanaians graciously honour invitations to birthday parties and weddings even when sometimes uninvited, often, their courtesy does not extend to gracing these ceremonies with material gifts or cards.

An observation righty highlighted by Samuel Attah-Mensah, Ghanaian business owner and managing director of award-winning Accra-resident English-speaking radio station Citi FM.

Samuel Attah-Mensah aka Sammens appeared to have had and heard enough of Ghanaians attending birthday parties and weddings without honouring the invitations with presents.

While the prominent CEO did not make known what stirred up his recent remarks about Ghanaians, Sammens, urged Ghanaians to turn a new leaf in the year 2020.

READ ALSO: Edwin Asante: Handsome UTV worker dies after alleged stroke attack; heart-breaking photos pop up

Enjoyed reading our story? Download YEN's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with major Ghana news!

Your stories and photos are always welcome. Get interactive via our Facebook page.

Source: YEN.com.gh