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Tom Poberezny

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Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Poberezny was a pivotal figure who helped usher the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) into a new era.
  • He was a distinguished aerobatic pilot, notably as part of the Eagles Aerobatic Team (also known as the Red Devils/Christen Eagles), often flying the iconic 'Red 3'.
  • Poberezny was instrumental in establishing the EAA Museum and initiated the Young Eagles program, alongside witnessing significant events for EAA such as the Concorde's arrival in 1985.
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A look at Tom Poberezny, the man who helped carry EAA into a new era.

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Tom Poberezny (left) with a model of the EAA Museum. Next to him are Pat Packard and Dick Stouffer. Read about Tom Poberezny’s history here.
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Charlie Hillard (left), Gene Soucy and Tom Poberezny as the Red Devils. Read about Tom Poberezny’s history here.
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Tom Poberezny in front of his Twin Comanche after the first Young Eagles flight. His daughter, Leslie, is in the middle. Read more about Tom Poberezny’s history here.
Concorde
1985…the year the Concorde arrived. Read about Tom Poberezny’s history here.
The Eagles Aerobatic Team
The Eagles Aerobatic Team Read about Tom Poberezny’s history here.
Tom Poberezny
Tom Poberezny (left), Charlie Hillard and Gene Soucy…the Christen Eagles Aerobatic Team. Read about Tom Poberezny’s history here.
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Tom Poberezny in his famous Red 3. Read about Tom Poberezny’s history here.

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