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RV-1 ?Treasures? Recently Uncovered in Rochester, WA
Original set of RV-1 Wing Drawings - Fabrication and Assembly Instructions ? Construction Photos
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RV-1 Wing Drawings dated March 16, 1970, and construction photos dated July, 1972, were uncovered in an old workshop at the home of the now deceased, Mr. Rudy Flaig (EAA 1204). Mr. Jeff Jernigan recently purchased the home from Mr. Flaig?s family, and while Mr. Jernigan was cleaning out an old workshop on the property he uncovered several aviation treasures ? an original set of RV-1 wing drawings and construction photos, a pristine set of Wag Aero CUBy plans, and a set of JD Airplanes Headwind plans.
Mr. Jernigan doesn?t have a background or interest in aviation, but when he found these items in Mr. Flaig?s old shed he immediately realized that he might well be holding aviation history in his hands. Mr. Jernigan then safely stored the items and began to search out the origin of these treasures in an attempt to find them a proper home. One of Mr. Jernigan?s calls was to Van?s Aircraft Company, who directed him to Friends of the RV-1. Asking for nothing in return and at his own expense, Mr. Jernigan forwarded these historical treasures to Friends of the RV-1 for safekeeping and subsequent gifting to the EAA Museum.
The RV-1 documents have been digitized for safekeeping and to provide the public a convenient method of viewing these historical documents. The Wag Aero drawings have been forwarded to the Cub Club in Hartford, WI, for placement in their library, and we?re still searching for a home for the Headwind drawings. Special thanks go out to Mr. Jeff Jernigan for his part in preserving this slice of aviation history! Details remain somewhat sketchy about the life of Mr. Rudy Flaig and his aviation activities and accomplishments, but we?re currently working with his family and other sources to develop a short biography to include with his RV-1 drawings and photos when they are presented to the EAA Museum.
Have a great day!
Original set of RV-1 Wing Drawings - Fabrication and Assembly Instructions ? Construction Photos
>> Click on image for link to Picasa Album
RV-1 Wing Drawings dated March 16, 1970, and construction photos dated July, 1972, were uncovered in an old workshop at the home of the now deceased, Mr. Rudy Flaig (EAA 1204). Mr. Jeff Jernigan recently purchased the home from Mr. Flaig?s family, and while Mr. Jernigan was cleaning out an old workshop on the property he uncovered several aviation treasures ? an original set of RV-1 wing drawings and construction photos, a pristine set of Wag Aero CUBy plans, and a set of JD Airplanes Headwind plans.
Mr. Jernigan doesn?t have a background or interest in aviation, but when he found these items in Mr. Flaig?s old shed he immediately realized that he might well be holding aviation history in his hands. Mr. Jernigan then safely stored the items and began to search out the origin of these treasures in an attempt to find them a proper home. One of Mr. Jernigan?s calls was to Van?s Aircraft Company, who directed him to Friends of the RV-1. Asking for nothing in return and at his own expense, Mr. Jernigan forwarded these historical treasures to Friends of the RV-1 for safekeeping and subsequent gifting to the EAA Museum.
The RV-1 documents have been digitized for safekeeping and to provide the public a convenient method of viewing these historical documents. The Wag Aero drawings have been forwarded to the Cub Club in Hartford, WI, for placement in their library, and we?re still searching for a home for the Headwind drawings. Special thanks go out to Mr. Jeff Jernigan for his part in preserving this slice of aviation history! Details remain somewhat sketchy about the life of Mr. Rudy Flaig and his aviation activities and accomplishments, but we?re currently working with his family and other sources to develop a short biography to include with his RV-1 drawings and photos when they are presented to the EAA Museum.
Have a great day!