Air Race Classic
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Purdue Air Race Classic Team papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 54
Abstract
The papers feature Purdue Air Race Classic team photographs, clippings, correspondence, general race information; including participant lists and race results, Purdue team updates provided throughout the races and Air Race Classic programs which document Purdue’s involvement in the races from 1994 – 2005. The papers also contain numerous clippings about the tragic plane crash that occurred at the Purdue Airport in September 1997, which killed Purdue Air Race Classic team member, Julie Swengel,...
Purdue University Department of Aviation Technology records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 12
Abstract
This collection includes Purdue University Aviation Technology Department scrapbook binders containing brochures, clippings, memos, pamphlets, programs, photographs, and other documents from 1930s - 2006. Also includes historical information, reports, publications, slides, posters, Air Race Classic programs, a plaque from United Airlines, and photographs of historic aircraft taken at the Purdue Airport. Among the artifacts is a Boeing 727 aircraft captain's steering yoke last used by Neil...