Rep. Windhorst commemorates Amelia Earhart Day and her visit to Springfield in 1934

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (IL) | Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) 117th District

By SE Illinois News

Jul 24, 2024

Rep. Windhorst notes Amelia Earhart Day

Jul 24, 2024

Did you know that Amelia Earhart visited the Springfield Municipal Airport in October 1934? On Amelia Earhart Day, we remember the incredible achievements of this pioneer in aviation.

Photo: Pictured left to right – Governor Henry Horner, Amelia Earhart, Howard Knotts (a World War I flying ace from Girard, Illinois), and George Bengal at Municipal Airport in Springfield, 1934.

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Illinois District 117 State Representative Patrick Windhorst

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.

Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.

Donate