That They Might Fly Again - Part 1

The complete two hour and 25 minute "That They #1" documentary featuring Jim Clark and his 1939 Waco EGC-8, Ben Taylor and the Ryan ST-A, Larry Boehme and his 1943 Stinson Reliant and Robert Taylor discussing The Antique Airplane Association

Brian FitzGerald produced this music video of three beautifully restored C-47's that were leaving for Oshkosh after a layover at Stearman Field on the northeastern edge of Wichita, Kansas.

Jim Clark has always loved airplanes and flying them. He is also an accomplished businessman who has built up a number of successful car dealerships… This success has allowed him to support his passion for aviation. Jim is going to show us his award winning 1939 Waco EGCH “Custom Cabin”... Here’s Jim...

We're at one of the premiere places on the planet when it comes to Antique and Classic Aviation... Blakesburg, Iowa - The home of the Antique Airplane Association. Ben Taylor is going to show us their Ryan STA

Jim Clark has always loved airplanes and flying them.

Ben talks about the Antique Airplane Association and his love of aviation.

Robert Taylor is the founder of the Antique Airplane Association which is located in Blakesburg, Iowa. If you get the chance to go there you will better appreciate the “park” in the word Airpark... The Blakesburg Airfield is a wonderful example of what so many of us love about grass airstrips. The ambience is truly reminiscent of the early age of aviation it is meant to represent. Robert Taylor will take you around the AAA Library and Headquarters.

Robert Taylor talks about his long association with Aviation

Airplanes are Meant For Flyin' and I believe that. But, also, they can be admired on the ground – especially Antiques and Classics parked on a beautiful grass strip... I got up before sunrise one morning at Blakesburg to take some pictures of the planes that were on the field that day... I call this piece “Grass Strip Still Life”...

Here, Brian FitzGerald interviews Larry Boehme who will show us his beautiful Stinson Reliant. Dr. Boehme spent a number of years as a Flight Surgeon in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and prefers to be called Larry. Here is Larry Boehme and his Stinson Reliant...

Next we will visit with Larry Boehme who will show us his beautiful Stinson Reliant. Dr. Boehme who spent a number of years as a Flight Surgeon in the Wisconsin Army National Guard prefers to be called Larry. I'm sure you have seen pictorial articles that purport to show the similarities between different breeds of dogs and their owners… Along that line I suggest to you that this elegant 1943 V-77 Stinson Reliant that Larry Boehme has restored from a basket case is the perfect match for this gentleman physician. This is the kind of plane that seems to be always dressed in a tuxedo… Larry Boehme and his Stinson Reliant...

One of the most recognized Classic / Vintage Aircraft ever produced is the Stearman Biplane. This music video is a tribute to that wonderful and enduring machine.

This is the ending of "That They Might Fly Again - Part 1" by Brian FitzGerald featuring Jim Clark his 1939 Waco EGC-8, Ben Taylor and The Ryan ST-A, Larry Boehme and his 1943 Stinson and Robert Taylor showing the Antique Airplane Association Headquarters and Library.