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Peter Bowers and His Baby

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Joe Clark

One of my heroes is Peter M. Bowers. His name may be unfamiliar to some, but those of us who have been involved in aviation for a while know about Mr. Bower’s work as an aviation journalist, aeronautical engineer, and … Continue reading →

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So Long, Allan Wise

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Joe Clark

Two or three years ago, the veterans of World War II were dying at an alarming rate of more than 1000 per day. Of the 16 million who saved the world while wearing the uniform of one of the United … Continue reading →

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Sun ’N Fun–The Day After

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Joe Clark

Okay, this is not officially the day after Sun ’N Fun, but it is for me. Often, I have said I want my 20-year-old body back; each day I live, it becomes more evident I am now well beyond 29 … Continue reading →

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What Sun ’N Fun Is All About

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Joe Clark

Sun ’N Fun is all about camaraderie. Pure and simple, it boils down to people who like flying and building airplanes getting together in fellowship. There is not one group of people to better “hang out” with than those who … Continue reading →

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The Tragedy of Sun N Fun

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Joe Clark

Yesterday will long live in the memories of many of the homebuilders who flew their airplanes into Sun N Fun this week. For those who survived the devastation, they will always be grateful. For the builders who lost their planes…, … Continue reading →

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