World's Oldest Flying Cessna airborne again
I had the distinct privilege of ferrying the world's oldest flying Cessna from Poplar Grove, IL to its new home at the Eagles Mere Air Museum last week, a trip of about 9 1/2 flying hours spread over two days. This aircraft, a 1928 Cessna AW, was restored by Gar Williams and was Grand Champion at both Oshkosh and the AAA fly-in at Blakesburg in 1981, still the only airplane to accomplish that feat as far as I know. I thought there might be some interest in photos of the 'plane, so will post some here.
At Poplar Grove with the Thomas' Waco SRE
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Poplar Grove
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Rear view at Wynkoop Airport, Ohio
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Some of these are a bit over exposed, here is the open rocker 110 Warner engine
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