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AirTran Airways Captain Mike “Mad Dog” Watson retires, how to de-ice a Boeing 737

AirTran Airways (subsidiary of Southwest Airlines) Captain Mike “Mad Dog” Watson on his retirement flight. Mad Dog has been flying for over 52 years, and is best known for his legendary preflight announcements singing “Bad to the Bone” while playing his harmonica. Captain Watson was also recipient of the 2000 AirTran Excellence Award for his heroic efforts during an inflight emergency earlier that year.

Congratulations Mad Dog.

Top Video: Southwest Airlines.

AirTran Airways: AG Slide Show

Southwest Airlines: AG Slide Show

Bottom Video: Southwest Airlines. How to de-ice a Boeing 737: