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Century of flight celebrated in Friday Harbor

Photos by Matt Pranger and Sharon Kivisto

Forrest Allison tells Oliver Webb a story about remote control planes.

Bill VanSkyhawk checks out the remote control.

Daisy Roth prepares for take-off for her first helicopter ride.

Local pilots gave free flights during the event when the weather permitted.

posted 12/15/03
Pilots, community members and children eager to fly in a plane turned out for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003. Organizer James Crossley pulled together the event which included displays of posters, airplane models, gear, remote control planes and free helicopter rides.

The event took place in the old terminal building at Friday Harbor airport. Crossley is working to turn the building into a museum/lounge for use by the public and general aviation pilots.

Merritt Deshon was dressed for the occasion but slept through most of the afternoon's events.

Refreshments were served including a cake decorated for the occasion.

Daisy Roth describes her flight to her dad.

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