Save our Airports

Dave Shallbetter : The Legacy Of Sun N Fun Radio

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

The man stood atop an expansive front porch gazing upon the large tarmac full of airplanes but not focusing on any one object. I knew he was not looking at the planes but was staring into the past. This man’s most prominent feature was his dark fedora covered with colorful buttons, many of which were [...]

Episode #12a – Interview : Preserving The Birthplace Of Scheduled Airline Service, Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Only a few years ago the birthplace of scheduled airline service and the home of National Airlines was considered for demolition. Local politicians and a small but powerful group wanted to turn the airport into a park ending the life of this historic and vibrant airfield overlooking Tampa Bay. The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society [...]

Bartow Airport : Video History of A WWII Training Base and Community Airport

Saturday, July 9th, 2011

Built during WWII, Bartow Municipal Airport is self sustaining with a rich history as a fighter training base. Whether you arrive in Bartow by land or air you should visit the inviting new terminal building and restaurant. You will find yourself relaxing in one of the rocking chairs watching the planes take off and land. [...]

Pappy Boyington Field : The Struggle To Honor A Hero

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Many times airports are renamed to honor a historic figure, important individual, or heroes from our past. When we rename an airport to that of a military hero we honor the individual but also in a greater vain all who served. The heroic actions of Pappy Boyington will be forever remembered in the renaming of [...]

Saving historic centers of commerce and recreation.

Friday, September 28th, 2007

As a child the sound of an airplane made me stop and look skyward wondering how the plane can stay aloft without flapping its wings. As an adult I find myself looking at the passing planes but with more insight into the physics involved in keeping these sleek machines aloft. Growing up in Basking Ridge, [...]