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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated March 27, 1965 partially reads, "An unimpressive first airplane flight has led Ed Connelly of Van Nuys to one of the busiest general aviation positions in the United States. Connelly, 30, has been appointed general manager of Van Nuys Skyways, one of the nation's largest general aviation operations. Walter Von Der Ahe, owner of Skyways - the leading Cessna dealership in the world - made the announcement today. Connolly, who joined the Van Nuys Airport-based firm in 1960 as a flight instructor, had most recently served as chief of flight operations, which involved direction of 33 aircraft and 10 instructors." Photograph caption reads, "Promotion - Ed Connelly sits at his new desk - the general manager's - which is his, after he was promoted from chief of flight operations."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Van Nuys Skyways Hangar (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys Airport Management--California--Los Angeles Promotions--California--Los Angeles Airports--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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