Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Usher -- October 13, 1891 -- April 4, 1941, built his first airplane in 1909. From 1913-1927 he learned to fly, barnstormed, and did stunt flying. Pilot and instructor for Interstate Airline and American Airways 1928-1930 and American Airlines 1930-1939. In 1931 he helped organize Air Line Pilots Association and was secretary from 1934-1939. He was Captain on American Airlines 1930-1931. From 1939-1941 he was a pilot with Taga in Central America.

Charles -- March 4, 1896 -- January 21, 1932. Learned to fly WWI. In 1922 he owned his own plane. During 1922-1924 Charles and Berl built 2 Jennys. They barnstormed, operated their own flying circus, performed parachute jumps, and gave exhibition flights. In 1929 Charles became an instructor and a Captain for Universal Airlines also established new routes for this airline. In 1931 he was a pilot for Northwest Airlines.

Berl -- October 2, 1900 -- December 12, 1939. Learned to fly in 1922. Helped Charles build two planes in 1923-1924. Active with the Flying circus and barnstorming.

From this field the three brothers pioneered in aviation. Original hanger still stands at the north end of this field.

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