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Archive
City Flier Breaks Russian’s Record
A news item about Maj Walter Daniel from OKC and his record-breaking speed flights.
Jet Pioneer Is Killed in Crash
A newspaper article regarding the death of Air Force pilot Jack Richardson from OKC, an early jet pilot.
30 Years Kill Some of the Air Thrill
A news article regarding the aviation career of John H. Burke who operated a flying school in OKC for over 30 years.
City Pilot Sets Speed Record Between West, East Coasts
A news item about OKC pilot Maj James "Robbie" Risner's record-breaking flight.
Selected to Fly
A news item regarding the last flight of legendary aircraft the T-6 "Texan", flown by Lt. James Kelm of OKC.
City Pilot Reaches the Top With Navy
A newspaper article regarding the aviation career of Lt. Dayl E. Crow and his appointment to the Blue Angels squadron.
City Aviator Highly Commended
A newspaper article regarding Cameron T. Robertson from OKC who flew air delivery routes in arctic Canada.
Oral History: Gwen Crawford
Gwen Crawford talks about her life as a teacher and florist in Enid, Oklahoma, becoming a pilot at 50, and more.