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Jeff Southern Flying Ranger Airshow

Jeff’s Performance will include loops, rolls and inverted flight. Watch as he tumbles his red Pitts biplane across the sky, reaching speeds of up to 200 MPH!
~ Jeff grew up in a farming and ranching family in Hamilton, Texas.
~ Jeff began flying in High School and became a commercial Pilot at age 18.
~ Jeff began [...]

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Airshow Verteran Ron Cain Booked for Ranger Fly-In & Airshow

Ron Cain will be performing again in the Ranger Fly-In & Airshow in his classic de Havilland Chipmunk. A favorite of 2011’s performances his return will mark his second appearance at Ranger. Ron’s other aircraft include a Cessna 180 and Piper Super Cub.

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David Martin Confirms Performances at Ranger

David Martin has confirmed he will be displaying his piloting skills during the Ranger Fly-In & Airshow on Memorial Day Weekend. It will mark the National Aerobatic Champion’s fifth appearance at Ranger.
David grew up in an aviation family in Texas, where both his father and grandfather were airline pilots. That so, it was only natural that his interest in [...]

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Week Two

Day 8. Four photographs from Day 8 flights. Tallahassee, FL – Cross City, FL – South Lakeland, FL – Lakeland, FL – Winter Haven, FL

Day 9. Thirteen photographs from Day 9. Winter Haven, FL – Bartow, FL – St. Petersburg, FL

Day 10. 12 photographs from Day 10. St. Petersburg, FL – Lake Wales, FL – [...]

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Week One

DAY 1- Twelve photographs from Day One flights. Possum Kingdom, TX – Stephenville, TX – Llano, TX – San Antonio, TX
The first departure. Possum Kingdom Lake.

Llano, Texas

Wildseed Farms

Tower of the Americas

Air-conditioners on the Alamo?

DAY 2- Eight photographs from Day Two flights. San Antonio, TX – Kingsbury, TX – Caldwell, TX – Giddings, TX – Huntsville, [...]

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Ranger Fly-In & Airshow No.5

5th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Fly-In & Airshow
May 25-26, 2012
Download PDF flyer: Flyer512
RSVP always appreciated: jaredwd@yahoo.com
Friday May 25

5:30 p.m. Hamburgers ($5 donation)
7:00 p.m. Airshow (Airfield closed 6:50-7:30 p.m.)

Saturday May 26

7:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
11:30 a.m. BBQ lunch served to pilots and passengers
1:00 p.m. Airshow (Airfield closed 12:50-2:00 p.m.)

Sunday May 27

Dawn Patrol 0700

2011 Performers Included:
David Martin [...]

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How the Barn Cub was Built in the 1940’s

How the Barn Cub was Built in the 1940’s

Watch the construction of a Cub at the Piper Aircraft Factory filmed in 1943.

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British Airways Advert

British Airways can trace its origins back to the birth of civil aviation, the pioneering days following World War I. In the 90 years that have passed since the world’s first schedule air service on 25 August 1919, air travel has changed beyond all recognition. Each decade saw new developments and challenges, which shaped the path for the future. Take a [...]

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