A few weeks ago, I made it over to the Hagerstown Fly-In in Hagerstown, Ind. This is a Tuesday afternoon/evening fly-in typically held during the week leading up to Oshkosh. As such, it's hard to plan on getting time off work to make it. I was lucky enough that things worked out this year and I was able to make it back for the first time in a few years.
As with my last visit, there was a great variety of rare vintage aircraft. This year's highlights included the 1936 Aeronca LB that would go on to win the Silver Lindy at Oshkosh the following week, a Davis D-1, multiple Wacos, a Fleet Finch and an assortment of vintage taildraggers. A pair of New Standard D-25s were kept busy most of the afternoon and evening giving rides. Homebuilts and some contemporary aircraft were also represented. When I left, more than 60 aircraft had registered. There is great community support for the event.
Next year's event will be July 16, 2019.
More photos can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884 ... 962119065/
Award-winning Aeronca LB.
IMG_4389 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884@N02/, on FlickrDavis D-1
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IMG_4401 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884@N02/, on FlickrThe Fleet Finch:
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IMG_4521 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884@N02/, on FlickrNew Standards.
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IMG_4434 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884@N02/, on FlickrAccording to signage with the aircraft, the 1932 Waco IBA is one of 22 built, only four of which were powered by the Kinner engine.
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IMG_4501 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884@N02/, on FlickrHard to beat biplanes on grass.
IMG_4543 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884@N02/, on FlickrIt wouldn't be Hagerstown without an assortment of Pietenpols.
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IMG_4449 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/124970884@N02/, on FlickrLoved this Hatz.
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