Rare 1945 film footage pans non-sked DC-3 & DC-4. Taken & narrated by one of the core Founders & Warsaw Crew, John Noll.
John Noll narrates his 1946 film. Details Warsaw overflight permit. Read More »
Charles Francis Eason, Sr. may add real intrigue and maybe even some mystery to the history of Veterans Air Express. The discovery that Eason, Sr. was a non-pilot founder of Veterans brings up some curious questions. Gaye Lyn Gravely conducts research about the 1945 all-GI airline founded by her father, Saunie Gravely, with their war surplus DC-3 and DC-4 fleet. Follow me…
Charles Eason Core Founder. Non-aviator. Read More »
There’s a lot of Veterans Air Express information “out there.” Lots need cross-checking, verification, discussion from World War II vets, ex-Army Air Corps and families, aviation buffs, research librarians. This website shares the known & need to know. You’re invited.
Facts “known” at odds with other “Facts” Read More »
Father’s Day. Two entries to my Dad from my Journal. Definitely Private. But to share our bond, give insight to my research.
Journal to my Dad on Father’s Day 2015. Read More »
Seeking Veterans Air Line memorabilia from 1945 passenger/cargo air carrier like this Captain Wing insignia, luggage labels, advertisements in old newspapers. Especially looking for Veterans Air Crew members or their families. Full story at VeteransAir.org
Non-sked flight crews and Memorabilia sought Read More »
Almost hidden, Constantine Kaloss, young Greek-American livestock handler for UNRRA Athens flight, tucks between 3 calves crates in DC-4 transport.
17 year old “flys” baby cows to Greece 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 »
Takes no time to fall happily into laughter, banter and sweet reminiscences when I’m with the “daughters Cowart.” It’s day 16 and 2,822 miles into my Veterans Air family RV trip. I’ve arrived in South Carolina, home of Angie and Joy, daughters of 1946 Veterans Air DC-4 Flight Engineer Thomas E. Cowart. They are a hoot, don’tcha know!
2017 laughter-filled daughters of 1946 DC-4 Flight Engineer. Read More »
Jammed ten pounds in a five-pound bag…and still had more to share. But sure had fun telling the story thanks to Museum Exec Dir Shea Oakley. See the YouTube-capture.
1945 story told at NJ Aviation Hall of Fame Read More »
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.
Non-sked researcher Alan Bender shares insights Read More »
