Tag Archives: Julius Barnes
The Lakes That Launched Thousands of Seaplanes
by Rachel Obermoller Aviation Representative MnDOT Office of Aeronautics It should come as no surprise to pilots that the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” played a pivotal role in the early days of seaplane flying. The diversity of Minnesota’s lakes and … Continue reading →
Posted in Aircraft, All Features, April/May 2014, Education, Features
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Tagged Benoist flying boat, Bob Cary, Bush Pilots: Legends of the Old & Bold, Dave Quam, Duluth Sky Harbor Airport, Francis Johnson, Gordy Newstrom, Jack Hautala, Julius Barnes, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, Rachel Obermoller, Seaplane flying, The Lark of Duluth
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The “Lark of Duluth” Replica Celebrates Centennial of World’s First Commercial Airliner
DULUTH, MINN. – January 1, 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the world’s first airline, St. Petersburg Tampa Airboat Line. In celebration, the “Lark of Duluth,” the Benoist Type XIV Flying Boat replica of the first airliner, which was built … Continue reading →
Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, February/March 2014, Headlines
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Tagged airplane, Benoist Type XIV, Flying Boat, Julius Barnes, Lark of Duluth, W. D. Jones
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