POWs and MIAs to be honored at weekend fly-in

September 16 and 17, 2017 will be the third annual fly-in at the Marion Municipal Airport, 1530 Pole Lane Road in Marion, featuring a WWII B-17 bomber, “Yankee Lady”. The “Flying Fortress” has been restored to pristine condition and will be giving rides and tours. Dan Hempy, organization president, said “ Those interested in booking […]

Marion airport to host Midwest Air Race this weekend

The Marion Municipal Airport will host the 1st Annual AV8 Paintworks’ Midwest 150 Race and Canard Fly-in on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The race will launch at 10 AM. Local pilot Dan Hempy will race along with Mike Patey, Spanish Fork, Utah; Dave Adams, Sullivan, Missouri; Leif Johnson and John Keich, St. Louis area; Les […]