Veterans Air Express Navigator Edward Martz regaled me with stories I have not heard before. In our face-to-face meeting last month in New Jersey, Ed Martz shared vivid memories from his 1946 flights behind the Iron Curtain. You don’t want to miss the full story!
Edward F Martz Jr. International UNRRA Navigator Read More »
A new treasure…photo of Robert C. Chambers standing with our first DC-3 in 1945 while the aircraft was still government surplus Army C-47 drab grey.
Robert C. Chambers early DC-3 Chief Pilot. Read More »
He said “…I am not selling anything. Don’t hang up!” I had to laugh. That’s my line when I contact people about Veterans Air Express for the first time. So I promised I wouldn’t hang up. Glad I didn’t! Here’s the story of my first contact with John Schaus, DC-3 pilot for Dad’s company in 1946.
Schaus finds post-WWII employer again after 70 years. Read More »
A spectacular batch of 1946 Veterans Air Line images and press clippings ignited lively conversation. I was in Florida to meet Craig Broughton and his wife Carol. And to learn more about Craig’s dad, Richard Broughton, who was one of my Dad’s DC-4 pilots for the UNRRA. Dick flew four of our post-war relief deliveries to Warsaw, Prague and Athens in 1946. Don’t miss this story.
New information invaluable to 2017 research as 1946 images and clippings surface Read More »
Our Dads would have loved the role they played in friendships that have developed between their “kids.” Just three weeks ago today, Ellen Stettner and I met for a second time and had dinner. Like sisters, we talked and talked. So lovely. Her dad, Veterans Air pilot Jack Stettner, helped my Dad found the airline.
1945 Stettner connection sparks daughters’ friendship in 2017 Read More »
Amazing how 4,872 miles can roll by without boredom. Meeting special people and continuing non-sked research spread out over 33 days.
Research continues in 2019 Read More »
Any invite to talk about Veterans Air delights me. But a live interview by a Prescott radio talk show host to publicize my own talk at Embry-Riddle? That’s pretty sweet! It is fun sharing the story with D. J. Fone on 21 Jan 2020. Come listen.
KQNA live radio interview promotes upcoming ERAU presentation Read More »
Part 1 of 3-part video featuring unfolding Veterans Air history is released today. Founder’s daughter, Gaye Lyn, tells the story to student research project at Embry-Riddle Florida.
3-part video by ERAU students features unfolding history Read More »
One gorgeous summer day at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus, three students and I delved into a conversation about Veterans Air Express. The outcome? This 3-part video.
Interview Videos 2 and 3 join non-sked history. Read More »
