Thu, Apr 29, 2004
Joins Gene Nora Jessen For Marion Jayne Air Race
Retired United pilot Patty Mitchell and former 99 President Gene
Nora Jessen have entered the Marion Jayne Air Race. They will fly
Mitchell's 1969 Cessna 182M (file photo of type, below) in tribute
to 1929 race winner Louise Thaden and carry Thaden's Race #4 as
their call-sign. Gene Nora was so inspired by the 1929 Air Derby
that she wrote a well regarded book about the trailblazers of
aviation of 75 years ago.
These two will be flying for fun, friendship and the challenge.
They have the right spirit for our celebration of the 75th
anniversary of the National Air Races. Thaden and US Air Race
founder Marion Jayne were both inducted into the WAI Pioneer
Aviation Hall of Fame in 1999. Thaden's flower-covered victorious
airplane was the inspiration for the logo of the 99's Museum for
Women Pilots where Marion Jayne is honored with a cabinet dedicated
to her contributions.
"Honor the Past. Invest in the Future" is the theme for the US
Air Race, Inc. celebration of the sparkling 75th Diamond
Anniversary of the 1929 National Air Races. The teams in the
exciting cross country Marion Jayne Air Race and Cruise will fly
from California to Cleveland. 300-mile air races are also
planned in California and Ohio. Awards will be made at the
Cleveland National Air Show. The
se fabulous flying events will be held from August 28 to
September 6, 2004.
As in 2003, teams compete in cruise, speed and collegiate
divisions. Custom divisions are possible for five or more teams
such as all RVs, all Tigers or all Cirrus. All teams are
eligible for the prestigious Marion Jayne Perpetual Trophy.
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