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‘The Last Fighter Pilot’ recounts smell of death, fight for survival

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August 25, 2017

Former Army Air Corps Capt. Jerry Yellin’s latest book is “The Last Fighter Pilot: The True Story of the Final Combat Mission of WWII.”

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Lions Club breakfast at airport concludes 46th Stearman Fly-in

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August 22, 2017

An airport breakfast is the traditional send-off for planes and pilots departing after the 6-day-long National Stearman Fly-In.

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Foundation gives ‘Dream Flights’ to eight residents of Galesburg

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August 21, 2017

Eight Galesburg residents, ranging in age from 68 to 94, will enjoy flights in a 1942 biplane during the 46th National Stearman Fly-In.

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Saving our history: NAS Ottumwa project will be explained at Fly-In

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August 21, 2017

Steve Black and a small group of volunteers are on a mission to save some American history – part of what remains of Naval Air Station Ottumwa, Iowa.

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Lloyd Stearman’s 1931 ‘Cloudboy’ evolved into WW II trainer

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August 26, 2010

Many people called the Stearman Model 75 the “Pilot Maker,” and for good reason.

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