(Above) Ronald F. VanKregten is the owner of this ex Howard Hughes amphibion, the Sikorsky S-43. Built in 1937, Hughes intended to fly it to set a 'round-the-world record, but the flight never took place with this airplane. Jess Bootenhoff flew the airplane to the Convention, along with crew chief Bill Bonefas and a few others.
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(Left) The Silver Age Runner-up is this pretty Bird Model C biplane owned and flown by John Woodford of Madi son,WI.
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(Above) Brad Thomas' Wright-powered Beechcraft D-17R Staggerwing was se lected as the Bronze Age Runner-up. From Pilot Mountain, NC, Brad started the restoration a number of years ago, and then had Bern "Doc" Vocke of Sandwich, IL complete the job. (Right) Airplanes inspire all sorts of individuals. Artist Francis Hanavan of Hobo ken, NJ was pleased he could combine his love for painting with his enthusiasm for airplanes during his vacation. (Below) Master Fairchild restorer Joe Denest of West Chester, PA just com pleted the rebuild of this Fairchild PT-23-SL for Greg Herrick of Minneapolis, MN. It is the Runner-Up in the WW II Military Trainer/Liaison antique category.
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