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October 24, 2004

AOPA Expo '04: It's Official--Klyde Went To Space

"After 35 years, you finally put an ant in space."

That was the comment made by one of cartoonist Wes Oleszewski's childhood pals after the record-breaking X-2 flight of SpaceShipOne. It was only then that Wes was able to break the news to a few close friends that riding aboard SpaceShipOne on the October 4th flight, that claimed the X Prize, had been a Klyde Morris figure.

Aero-News Quote of the Day “Jack epitomizes the ASN volunteer... He spoke out in strong defense of Albert Whitted in the face of apparently overwhelming odds. He worked to coordinate the efforts of to airport support groups – the Airport Advisory Council and the Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society. He helped St. Petersburg residents understand the true consequences of the anti-airport ballot initiative. In short, he supported his airport and he never gave up.” Source: AOPA Prez, Phil Boyer, speaking about Florida Airport advocate, Jack Tunstill, who successfully led an amazing effort to save Albert Whitted Airport.