“Turns Pasture Into a Modern Flying Field” – 1941

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Source: Rockford Morning Star August 17, 1941

Donated from saved newspaper clipping, by Jef Benedetti

“First Ships in Big Air Armada Due at 7 A.M.” – 1941

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Source:  Rockford Morning Star August 17, 1941

 

 

“They’ve Taught 300 to Fly at Machesney Airport” – 1941

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Source:  Rockford Morning Star Aug. 17, 1941

Donation from Jef Benedetti