Here’s the photo I started this website with. I’ve decided to move it into the blog format for consistency. This and the later photo made the rounds around the 1990s, and many of the people were identified. If you know anyone else, or have corrections, or have more information, leave a comment!
Back row: Tom Cunningham, Joe Konefes, Alex Johnson, Joe "Pappy" Matulis, John Bock, Frank Nekimken, Carl Goldberg, Sid Axlerod, Leon Klesman, [unknown
Back row: Tom Cunningham, Joe Konefes, Alex Johnson, Joe “Pappy” Matulis, John Bock, Frank Nekimken, Carl Goldberg, Sid Axlerod, Leon Klesman, [unknown]
Front row: C Bell, Dick Obarski, Gerald Ritz, [unknown], Elic (Alex) Nekimken, [unknown], Milt Huguelet, Ed Kovaleski
About wil
I am a grandson of Chicago Aeronut Otto Curth. I lived in Rockford when I was young, but moved to Southern California in 1985. It didn't quite kill the opportunity to model with my grandfather, but it certainly hampered it. Since I wasn't (and probably won't ever be) able to join the club, I decided to at least set up this site to help preserve and share the history for anyone who may have an interest.
