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Ford 4-AT-E Trimotor
 Put In Bay - Ted Eriksen Field (3W2)
USA - Ohio, - -, -		 Kenneth Koehn
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Unknown (cn Unknown) I picked up this nostalgic post card last week at Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island. It reads: In 1936 Milton Hersberger acquired the first of seven Ford Tri-Motor airplanes that had retired from service with major airlines. The Fords, based at Put-in-Bay, transported passengers and freight to the western Lake Erie islands for almost 50 years. Their rich history evokes fond memories for islanders and visitors alike.


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Chuck Slusarczyk Jr. March 7, 2012 at 04:12AM Rating: 9
Hi Gail. Wow, what a cool story! Have you seen any of the other pics we have from there? There's not too many, but there's some really neat ones.
I'll send you a personal email about the photo, can you check to make sure the address is correct please? I don't think the "rnrn" is supposed to be in there!

Gail Walker March 5, 2012 at 08:45PM Rating: 10
My name is Gail Walker and I would like to get a copy of this postcard if possible. I spent many a summer on Put-In-Bay island and I am the niece of Ted Eriksen for whom the airport is now named. rnRegards, Gail rnrnwalker.gail@ymail.com

Kenenth Koehn August 26, 2011 at 12:15PM Rating: 9
I never did get to fly on the Island Airlines Tri-motor, but did fly on the EAA Tr-motor. That was a great experience. They are currently restoring a Tri-Motor at Port Clinton, see more here:

http://www.trimotorheritagefoundation.org/aboutus.html

Chuck Slusarczyk Jr. August 26, 2011 at 03:58AM Rating: 9
How neat! I got to fly on one of Island Airlines' Trimotors when I was a kid, I've never forgotten it! I was amazed that after we took off from Port Clinton, the wheel on the right side never stopped turning for the duration of the flight to Put In Bay! Ah...memories!