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COMING SOON – Historical Medford Aviation Pictures

  We were recently given a collection of photos from Medford, Oregon photographer Kenn Knackstedt.  This is a fantastic collection and includes photos of early smoke-jumping, fire-fighting tanker testing, and the development of Mercy Flights.  We will begin posting these images soon. Mr. Knackstedt was a well-known photographer in the Rogue Valley for many years.  …

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Bill and Harry with toothpicks

Harry Stenger and Bill Warren – Medford, Oregon – 5/2/9 Harry is a pilot, mechanic, and restorer of classic aircraft.  Harry Stenger Aircraft is located in Bartow, Florida

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Bill at MAS Open House

Bill Warren, Billy O’Quinn, Garth Harrington, and Rosemary Harrington at the Medford Air Service Aviation Open House – Medford, Oregon    

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Medford Air Open House

Bill Warren, Brent Conner, Scott Lewis, and Don Karpen at the Aviation Open House event at Medford Air Service, Medford, Oregon

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SkyBilly, by Lee

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Updated Video!

Bill Warren’s Hangar Party Sat, 10/22/11 was great fun.  Friends and fellow aviators from across the Pacific Northwest came together to enjoy laughs, fond memories, and a nice cold beverage. HAVE VIDEO OR PICTURES TO SHARE?  We would love to see them!  Just Contact Us – upload your picture, or send a message if you …

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Skydiver landing 06/13/63

smoke jumper landing

Skydiver landing 06/13/63

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Watching Chipmunk with smoke

watching Chipmunk land

Watching Bill Warren flying his Chipmunk on a low pass with smoke on.

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‘Magic Sky’ at Beagle

Beagle movie glider

Shot during the making of ‘Magic Sky’ at Beagle airstrip in Southern Oregon.   Pictured are Bill Warren in red and white baseball cap and Brian Lansburgh on the far right.

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Making of ‘Magic Sky’

Gliders at Beagle airstrip

During the making of ‘Magic Sky’ at the Beagle airstrip in Southern Oregon.   Chipmonk flown by Bill Warren

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