Experience the thrilling evolution of aviation through the eyes of McHenry County’s first licensed pilot, from the freedom of skipping school to watch hawks soar to the high-stakes era of barnstorming and wingwalking. This presentation traces a remarkable journey through the Golden Age of Flight, navigating the hardships of the Great Depression and the historic transition from local fields to the rise of Boeing. Join us to explore how a rural farmer traded his plow for wings, crossing paths with legends like Lindbergh and Earhart along the way.
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