Sp48E Aviation History: American Airpower Ascendant 1944: Part 2 (Zoom Only - Chico)

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4/25/2024-6/27/2024

1:00 PM-2:30 PM EDT on Th

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As WWII enters its fourth year, American airpower begins to achieve air supremacy over the Axis powers. Rapid technical advances and superior training overcome German secret weapons and Japanese suicide attacks. This class will describe the airplanes and personalities during this time period.

  • Gary Hendrickson’s father was a pilot in WWII and operated an agricultural aviation business. Gary soloed a 1946 Aeronca at age 15, attended Sacramento City College and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in aeronautical engineering and minoring in history. He flew jet fighters off and on aircraft carriers, then returned to civilian flying as a certificated flight and ground school instructor. He was a pilot in command of fire bombing aircraft for 35 years and operated an agricultural aviation business for 46 years. Hobbies include restoring antique airplanes, hunting, fishing, and a passion for history.