Ironic Proof of CAB Applications – and no CAB responses In October 2015, an undated Civil Aeronautics Board Application for worldwide routes surfaced and created more questions than it answered. It was among John Greenleaf, Sr.’s papers. He had spoken about the application with his son, John, Jr, telling him he couldn’t remember why he
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Dear Reader, this Post is very long. But it gives you some insight into the circuitous route and some special people who helped bring about the telling of this Veterans Air story. The 6/26/2018 and 7/29 reply messages have paragraphs I’ve boldfaced for you. The early one is a tight thumbnail – and of particular
Non-sked researcher Alan Bender, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Professor, agrees to meet and share some of his long-time independent research into, and passion for, the non-sked era in which Veterans Air operated in 1945-1947. Alan bursts with incredible and myriad details — and infectious enthusiasm. This was an amazing opportunity. Come meet The Professor.
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Accepted an invitation to share Veterans Air Express history at Airliners International 2018 Convention in Washington DC this July. It’s the World’s Largest Airline Collectibles Show. What fun. And got to meet some non-sked aficionados, too.
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On Saturday, April 27, 2019, 3:57:08 PM EDT, Gaye Lyn wrote: Hello, dear Family, Just checking in. Scott, congrats again on the hotel award. Really special. All is well here. I’m planning a June road trip (approx 6/7 thru 7/7) to visit VA families (maybe even yous guys in FL???) and do some research. I
Summer 2019. GRACIE road trip. Sharing map and plans with Stettner family. 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.
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On Aug 15, 2019, at 7:29 AM, Gaye Lyn wrote: David, good morning. I’m attaching the revised version of the Draft I sent on 8/10. My “reader” caught a couple of things that I’d prefer you have not seen! Like bubble bees instead of bumble bees! And footnote #2 appearing before #1. 🙁 Plus I
AIRWAYS drafts, images, schedule for VAE story. Read More »
Research becomes easier and more enjoyable having historians and memorabilia treasure hunters interested in your topic. Come read about five such aviation history aficionados.
Name dropping. My Research Network. Read More »
The history of 1945 Veterans Air has recently attracted varied (and rather large, may I add?) aviation audiences as our research unfolds more crew, flight and non-sked era details.
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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 »
—- On Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:29:48 -0700 David H. Stringer wrote — Hi Gaye, Your article about your dad’s airline will be running in the March 2023 issue of AIRWAYS, available on newsstands next month (February). I have finished my initial edit (attached). I switched out of your present-tense narrative after the second paragraph
From: Gaye Lyn Sent: Friday, January 6, 2023 12:09 PM To: David H. Stringer Subject: Re: Your Article David, hi. You are so great to spend so much time on this. See if any of these three are new possibilities. The 3rd image (Founder-Pilot Jack Stettner) was sent to me in July 2015 by Al
“Not easy” capture. 76 year old history. Relatively small outfit. Read More »
