I am looking forward to presenting a program Dec. 13 to the Loren Hodge Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 274 in Decatur. The group is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has about 80 local chapter members. Denis and I met several members last summer at the launch events for Prairie Flyers of Central Illinois. Our book includes the story of Richard Snelson of Clinton, a pilot who built a plane at his home.

Past Events

Promotional flyer for three free public events at Vespasian Warner Library in Clinton, Illinois, titled Prairie Flyers of Central Illinois. Event 1 (top): Book Premiere – Tuesday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. Includes a book presentation by the authors, meet and greet with local flyers featured in the book, and a book signing and Q&A. Image shows the book cover. Event 2 (middle): Ernest Thorp B-17 Pilot – Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. Nelson Thorp shares the World War II stories of his father, Ernest Thorp. Image of a vintage B-17 bomber in flight. Event 3 (bottom): Vietnam Vets Remember – Tuesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. A panel of veterans, including helicopter pilots, share their stories. Image shows soldiers disembarking from a helicopter during the Vietnam War. Header:

Book signing for Prairie Flyers of Central Illinois: a century of aviation in America's Heartland 

What: Meet the authors and greet many of the special people featured in the book 

When: July 15  at 5:30p.m. 

Where: Revere Room, Vespasian Warner Public Library, Clinton 

Books will be available for purchase or bring your book for signing. 

The authors of Prairie Flyers of Central Illinois: a century of aviation in America's Heartland invite you to join us: 

What: The Ernest Thorp Story: B-17 Pilot and POW, presented by Nelson Thorp 

When: July 22 at 5:30 p.m. 

Where: Revere Room, Vespasian Warner Public Library, Clinton 

Admission is free. Please register here.

The authors of Prairie Flyers of Central Illinois: a century of aviation in America's Heartland invite you to join us: 

When July 29  at 5:30 p.m.  Revere Room, Vespasian Warner Public Library 

What: Vietnam Vets Remember, presented by a panel of veterans, including helicopter pilots 

Where: Revere Room, Vespasian Warner Public Library, Clinton 

Admission is free. Please register here.