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NEW YORK, 1964 Past President, Clarence A. DeGiers, now president of the Liquidometer Corporation of Long Island City, contributed all the printing used in connection with the 1964 Reunion. Everybody agrees that it was a fine job and a big one. Lest we forget, Clarence DeGiers was also responsible for the placing of the 25-ton Early Bird monument on Governor's Island in New York Harbor ten years ago. This is the largest monument ever erected in memory of the Early Birds and their pioneering efforts in aviation. Now that the election is over and the government has announced that Governor's Island will be discontinued as an Army installation, who is willing to venture a guess as to what will become of this magnificent monument? December 1964, Number 71 |
You will find a nice display of the monument on Governor's Island by clicking on: Monument |
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By George Chevalier Clarence has a primary role in this story. You will also find some other familiar names. Early Birds O. G. Simmons and Robert Fowler and several other early fliers. Click on: Clarence DeGiers You can also find a large photograph of Clarence and his plane by clicking on: Clarence DeGiers While on the site, you may want to browse some of the other stories. |
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From The Early Birds of Aviation Roster of Members January 1, 1996 If you have any more information on this Early Bird, please contact me. E-mail to Ralph Cooper Back 
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