Avenson: “I couldn’t agree more. It’s wonderful to recall those old days. They were wonderful, wonderful years.”

            Schwartz: “It was something different, all right; and worthwhile.”

            Chernich: “It was a hell of an experience. I was fortunate to be a part of it, It was a vital job and we did it well.

            Examination of several major books on the Korean War reveal not one mention of the saga of UN-99. Nor, did a thorough computer search. Just as the Korean War is called the ‘Forgotten War’, UN-99’s role in it is apparently forgotten, too. -- By all but a few.

A Word About Our History

            The above story about UN-99 is indicative of many and varied operations and occurrences that are not of general knowledge. The founders of the History Centre believe such activities were very instrumental in the evolvement of the great airline that exists today. They also truly believe that these things must be saved for the enlightenment of the general public as well as of those to come

            We are vaguely aware of many and are sure there are many others of which we have no knowledge whatsoever. We hope to hear more about and receive photos and other archival material from anyone who may have information regarding the unusual operations such as;

• Cal-Tex charters that were predecessors to the scheduled Orient operations.
• Setting up the Northern Region and its communications.
• Ferrying of C-46 aircraft from Florida to India in 1943
• How were two DC-3’s moved to the Orient
• Hauling pigs and other livestock across the Pacific
• Ferrying and transfer of fighter aircraft across the Bering Sea to Russia
• Bomber modification at Vandalia, Ohio
• Startup and general information about the predecessor airlines, such as Wisconsin Central, Southwest, Zimmerly, Bonanza, Southern, etc.

And, of course, - FUNDING

            If you have not already done so, please consider becoming an Associate Member of the History Centre. Annual dues are $25.00 or just $20.00 if you prefer to receive the newsletters over the internet. Your annual dues, individual contributions and the sale of merchandise through the Gift Shop are the only sources of our funding.

            The Credit Union offers a program that will make monthly transfers of tax deductible contributions to the NWA History Centre from your personal account. Please contact the Credit Union or History Centre for details.