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Mr. House and Ed Hinsch
After a Small Accident - 1940
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Do any of you remember South Main Airport in Houston, Texas? It was located way out South Main past Sivil's Drive-in and near Playland Park and Plantation Night Club. It was owned and operated by Mr. J. L. Schroeder, who also owned a crop dusting business. Most of the activity at that small airport consisted of flying lessons and renting small planes. I worked there in early 1940 before I started to work for Aviation Enterprises, Inc. at Municipal Airport. Maybe you will be able to recognize some of the pictures that follow.
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Ed Hinsch, John Henry Eagle, Tommy Mason
South Main Airport - 1940 |
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I shall never forget when I was introduced to Pop Gaither. He flew into the airport one afternoon and I was told what a great pilot he was and that he learned to fly by the "seat of his pants." No instructions - just got in and flew the plane. I understand he was from Pearland, Texas and did some barnstorming in his day - as did most of the early pilots. He was quite a character and I really enjoyed listening to his stories - just wish I could remember some of them. At that time he seemed to be an "old man" to me - was probably all of 40 or 50!!! I wish I had a photo of him to add to this web page, but I do not. If anyone out there by chance has a photo - I would certainly like a copy to add here.
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