Have you ever been in a situation where you go into it with expectations, only to find that you didn’t get anything out of the experience? That happens more often when writing these posts and, recently, in daily life. How do we process a negative experience and turn it into something positive? I’ve been asking…
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…
The image shows an old newspaper clipping dated January 1933 with a headline titled “Plane Which May Revolutionize Aviation.” The photograph below the headline features an aircraft Dr. Rohrbach designed, described as “Dr. Rohrbach’s Propellerless Plane.” This design is an innovative concept in aviation from that era, potentially using alternative methods for propulsion or lift….
This image depicts the Dornier Do-X, a giant flying boat designed by Claudius Dornier in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The text mentions that the Do-X is taking off with sixteen passengers on a return flight to Germany, carrying fifty tons. This flying boat was one of the largest and most powerful aircraft of…
This image depicts Amelia Earhart standing beside her Lockheed Vega aircraft, which she used for various flights, including her solo transatlantic flight. The caption indicates that she was preparing to leave for abroad in this “red and gold Wasp Powered Lockheed Vega.” This aircraft played a significant role in her aviation career and many record-breaking…
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….
The above image from my father’s scrapbook is a historical photograph of the Hawker Fury, described as the “world’s fastest military plane” in May 1933. The caption indicates that this high-speed aircraft was undergoing flying trials in London and had already demonstrated speeds of 250 miles per hour with complete military equipment. The image showcases…
This newspaper clipping describes a new U.S. Army pursuit plane from Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, probably a prototype at that time. The aircraft was manufactured in Buffalo by the Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Co. Key features of this aircraft include: The image shows the aircraft in flight with the date ‘Jan 1933’ marked. This…
When I think of past events at the airpark, I usually think of fly-in-breakfasts, airshows, and open houses. But there were others gatherings that Tony would hold to promote his pride and joy with the hope of generating sales. He always came up with new ways to increase revenue, and I have piles of notes…
Have you ever thought about the time needed to prepare for an Air Show or Fly-In Breakfast? I never gave it too much thought until I discovered an envelope containing preparation notes and a “Sign In” sheet from a 1982 Fly-In Breakfast at BAP that my mother Ruth saved. It’s always interesting when I find…
