Although millions of people have seen Chicago from the air each year flying into O’Hare, Midway or a half dozen GA airports, only a handful have been lucky enough to capture a glimpse of the Windy City with the wind blowing across their faces in the front seat of a 1930s-era Stearman biplane.
Stearman Takes Chicago-Area Vets on a Nostalgic Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation provided free flights in a 1930s-era Stearman biplane to eight World War II and Korean War veterans over Chicago.
- Veterans, including a 91-year-old former Army nurse, enjoyed a unique, open-cockpit perspective of the city and its surroundings during the half-hour rides.
- These flights were offered as a special thank you for the veterans' service, originating from Chicago Executive Airport.
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