From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 10:54 AM To: “Allen Altvater” Subject: Allen, my Dad’s airline was a Sebring Tenant Allen, hello. Before I write a full message, I’m testing that your email address is still active. I have lots of praise for your historical records and lots of questions. My Dad and
2015 and 1946 Veterans Air contact. Father and Son Altvater in Sebring, FL. Read More »
From: ALFRED STETTNERSent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 1:43 PMTo: Gaye LynCc: Ellen Stettner ; Scott Stettner ; Jack StettnerSubject: Re: Aircraft records Hi Gaye (do you go by Gaye or Gaye Lyn?), Here is another interesting aircraft tidbit. Attached is a photo of aVeteran’s C-47 with NC58121 clearly visible on the tail (I don’t know
Could be the DC-3 Gaye Lyn has been identified. Or is the conclusion premature? Read More »
From:”Ellen Stettner” Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:20 AM To: Gaye.Lyn Subject: Re: Jack, I’m in BIG trouble… This was a VERY sweet email, Gaye. My dad will feel like a million dollars when he reads it! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! In a message dated 7/28/2015 10:49:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Gaye.Lyn writes: Good morning, Jack. I
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 7:47 AM To: Peter Riool Subject: nc88829 Hey, Stranger, how are you. Guess where I am? Florida. Meeting 92-year-old Jack Stettner, pilot and operations guy for Veterans Air Express. More on that later. Right now, I’m asking for your help on DC-3 NC88829 that Jack flew. In
Peter Riool and Al Stettner Chasing VAE Aircraft Registrations Read More »
Dear Reader, Ellen Stettner sent me this link in 2015. She is Jack Stettner’s daughter and knew that I became a private pilot and had taken Saunie flying – a highlight of both of our lives. I cannot miss this opportunity to share the link with you. And, given that it is still active, there
Veterans Air Express Reunion gave new meaning to “together again.” This first-ever gathering felt like old home week with Jack Stettner and his family in Florida recently. Come share our new photos & some 70-yr old history.
Stettner 2015 Reunion a Special Celebration Read More »
From “Gaye Lyn” To “ALFRED STETTNER” ; “Scott Stettner” ; “Buffy Noll Wimmer” Date 9/14/2015 2:39:11 PM Subject John Noll’s voice over re: Fiorello LaGuardia Well, Lady & Gents, We discussed and couldn’t figure out why NY Mayor LaGuardia would have been involved in getting Veterans Air the UNRRA contract for relief flights. In his
Gaye Lyn learns why Fiorella LaGuardia got involved with Veterans Air UNRRA Contract Read More »
Ten 1945-46 Veterans Air crew families located since April 2015 Actually, so far, I’ve been in contact with ten families of Veterans who joined Veterans Air and I’ve met three of our crew members. You may recall my first “road trip” was in August (2015) to Florida to meet Pilot and Operations man Jack Stettner and all of Jack’s “kids,”
Crews met, families found, “real stuff” witnessed Read More »
It is with profound sadness that I write of the passing of Jack Stettner. This man of adventure helped my Dad found the airline in 1945….as co-founder, investor, pilot, and ops-manager And 70 years later welcomed me with open arms into his home. So did his wonderful family. It was my deep honor to know him. God speed, Jack.
Jack Z Stettner dies at 93. Veterans Air Founder’s daughter’s “first love.” Read More »
Research begins again for the1945 Veterans Air crews and non-flight personnel. Meet Gracie, my magic “carpet.”
Researching for 1945 crews or their families 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 »
I am beyond honored to get better acquainted with the men and women who made my Dad’s 1945 airline “happen” by meeting their family members. Come meet these very special people in a photo review of my second 2017 trip visiting Veterans Air Express families. This extraordinary RV trek took 37 days and 4,874 miles to VA, MD, PA and NJ.
Drove 4,874 miles to visit families Read More »
