High above the Valley of the Sun, local news “Chopperguy” Bruce Haffner looks back on his flight last spring with the actor Will Ferrell, who spent the day playing for 10 Cactus League teams to film an HBO special and raise money for cancer charities.

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Chopper pilot reflects on unforgettable spring training flight with Will Ferrell

by Shay Roddy, Cronkite News
February 23, 2016

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