Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Each of these aircraft companies were founded in 1925, but took very different paths through their histories. Each of these aircraft types made unique contributions to the world of flight, especially the momentous era from 1920 until 1940.”

Source: Rick Larsen, EAA’s Vice President of Communities and Member Programs, detailing the rationale for the selection of two historic and iconic aircraft types from the Golden Age of Aviation between World War I and II, Fairchild and Travel Air, who will be celebrating their centennial years during the 72nd annual EAA AirVenture fly-in and convention July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

FMI:  www.eaa.org/