Gittinger Maintains Airport Interest Since Mayoral Term
Since leaving the mayoralty Mr. Gittinger keeps a keen interest in airport development, viewing it as one of his major projects.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1949
Page
5
Frederick Airport Opened as Maryland Aviation Milestone
SAC Chairman and R A Jamison of the State Aviation Commission praise Frederick Municipal Airport as a major contribution to Maryland aviation. They note it as the first Maryland airport completed under the Federal State Aid Program and a prominent, community linked facility promoting mail passenger and freight service via All-American Airways.
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Frederick
R. A. Jamison
State Aviation Commission
Maryland
Jamison
Old Detrick Field
Chambers of Commerce
Ecivic
Tennessee
Massachusetts
Indiana
Fredericks
Commission
All-American Airways
United States
Headquarters In Memory Of Flier Billy
A memorial note recalls Billy a young flyer who earned a pilot license at sixteen and dreamed of aviation’s future. His father praises his faith generosity and lack of malice while noting his longing to return home after the war and continue flying before an unforeseen end closed his career.
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Billy
Frederick
Frederick mayor pushes airport to fit aviation needs
The article highlights Mayor Culler pursuing a larger Frederick municipal airport to serve commercial liners and small operators. It recalls a somber May 4, 1943 naval honors memorial at Frederick Memorial Mausoleum for "Bily" Hyves, depicting a strong hometown dream realized through airport expansion and civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Frederick
Culler
Frederick Memorial Mausoleum
Billy
Ultra modern Terminal Building details
The article describes an ultra modern terminal building with interior concrete block walls, steel architectural windows, wood doors with heavy hardware and automatic closers, a slag built-up roof with weather flashes, and storm drainage. It notes city water supply, a septic tank drainage field for the airport, and nine Tee hangars in two groups for different plane sizes plus an attached repair shop.
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Turner
Airline Officials On Duty At Pittsburgh Anchor Route
Two young men in All American Airways uniforms serve as local officers in charge. Ralph M. LeComte, Washington, manager of operations, began duty February 16, overseeing daily Pittsburgh to Washington flights since March 7. William R. Willard, Frederick, station agent for All American, assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keefer
All American Airways, Inc
Ralph M. LeComte
Washington
All American
Pittsburgh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Delaplaine
R. Patrick Turner
Photos By
Hugh V. Gittinger
Ted
Grimes
Top
J. Allen DeLauney
Charles N
Lewis FF. Robertson
SAC
J. Glenn Beall
Airline
All American Airways
Frederick County
Joseph H. Rimes
Himes
County
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