Archival Videos: Buck’s Grandfather-In-Law, Lt. James Flatley, Makes History
In 1963, James Flatley landed KC-130F Hercules — the largest and heaviest aircraft ever — to perform unarrested full-stop landings and unassisted takeoffs on the USS Forrestal.
Admiral James Flatley is my grandfather-in-law 🫡 https://t.co/WRXimZ5hyI
— Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) July 20, 2025