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Tony’s Short Stories: Banishing Danger from The Airways

Published in Liberty magazine on November 28, 1931, Major General James E. Fechet’s article, “Banishing Danger from the Airways,” addresses the concerns surrounding the safety of air travel. Using the tragic crash that killed famed football coach Knute Rockne as a backdrop, Fechet explores the public’s fears and the steps taken to improve aviation safety….

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Tony’s Short Stories: The National Air Races of 1927

I have another story that I’d like to share with you. It’s not the typical tale in Tony’s Short Stories, but it holds a special significance for my father. At first, I didn’t quite understand why he saved this article, but as I delved into the biography of Jimmy Doolittle, I stumbled upon a surprising…

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Tony’s Short Stories: The First Million Miles

Alright, here we go again. Are you ready for another installment in this new series that I call Tony’s Short Stories? I hope so because this next story is one of my favorites. Granted, I just started posting these stories, but this is a great read! I won’t keep you any longer, and let’s get…

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Tony’s Short Stories: The Greatest Flyer of them All

Here’s a unique story I stumbled upon in my father’s scrapbook. It’s a fascinating addition to this new series I’m calling “Tony’s Short Stories.” I’ll start with a summary, but I urge you to delve into the entire piece or read along with the transcription I’ve provided after the audio file. The original publication is…

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Tony’s Short Stories: Getting Down

I found a short story hidden between Tony’s news clipping scrapbook pages and had to share it with you. The title is “Getting Down,” published in Liberty magazine on November 30, 1929. I am fascinated with these old stories and often find myself daydreaming of a time so long ago compared to today’s modern aviation….