Ocean City, MD - It was announced on ocairshow.com that local hero, Jonathan Bauer, was selected to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at the OC Air Show this past weekend.
Atlantic General Hospital’s Jonathan Bauer had been selected to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of their “Hometown Hero” program.
Bauer made national news last month after he jumped 25-feet from the Route 90 bridge into Assawoman Bay to save an 18-month-old girl from drowning. She was thrown from a vehicle into the water after a crash.
This past Friday, Bauer will got to experience the ride of his life in the backseat of an F-16 with Thunderbird #8 Major Jason Markzon as his pilot. On his 45-minute flight, Bauer experienced the thrill of hitting up to seven G’s, along with the accompanying twists, spins and turns of the best roller coaster ride imaginable.
“This is such an honor to be chosen by the Thunderbirds as their ‘Hometown Hero’,” said Bauer. “I am incredibly excited to be given this opportunity.”
Given his heroic efforts, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan recently presented a governor’s citation to the southwest Pennsylvania native. Additionally, Bauer, his wife, Wendi, and daughter, Ava, were also named honorary members of the Ocean City Fire Department.
