Goodrich Corporation Donates Vintage Aircraft to WACO Historical Society
February 22 2010 - 3:05PM
PR Newswire (US)
-- 1929 WACO model CTO "Taperwing" biplane was owned by air racer
Joe Mackey CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE:GR) Aircraft Wheels and Brakes team in
Troy, Ohio donated a 1929 WACO Model CTO "Taperwing" biplane, once
owned by famous air racer Joe Mackey, to the WACO Historical
Society. A ceremony involving Goodrich employees, representatives
of the WACO Historical Society and Troy civic leaders was held at
Historic WACO Field today to commemorate the donation. Troy Mayor
Michael L. Beamish said, "This is a great example of the strong
community partnership and pride that exists in Troy. With the
donation of the 1929 WACO Taperwing, Goodrich brings its history of
aviation to the WACO Air Museum. Preserving WACO history with this
special donation will enhance the education and enjoyment of
visitors to Historic WACO Field. On behalf of the citizens of Troy,
we thank Goodrich for its donation and continued community
support." Don Willis, Treasurer of the WACO Historical Society,
said, "We are very pleased to add this famous aircraft to our
growing collection. It serves as an example of the early aircraft
technology developed by WACO, and its ties to Goodrich illustrate
the continuing partnership between WACO and the community." Brian
Brandewie, president, Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes said,
"Donating Joe Mackey's Taperwing to the WACO Historical Society
underscores the rich aerospace heritage that Goodrich shares with
the city of Troy. Many of our employees grew up in this area, and
several have volunteered to ensure the preservation of this
extraordinary aircraft. We are proud of our history and appreciate
the cooperative efforts of the Historical Society to help us
celebrate the accomplishments of aviation past, present and
future." The WACO aircraft company produced hundreds of aircraft -
more than 80 different models - from the 1920s through 1940s at its
facility in Troy, Ohio. Its popular Taperwing biplane model was a
favorite for aerobatics and racing. Air racer Joe Mackey flew a
Taperwing to many victories in the 1930s, including the top prize
at the 1936 Paris Air Show. Goodrich Corporation's Aircraft Wheels
and Brakes business acquired Mackey's Taperwing in 1993 as a way to
represent and preserve the aviation heritage of Troy. Goodrich
coordinated the plane's restoration, culminating in a 1996 flight.
Since then, the plane has flown numerous aerial demonstrations at
air shows across the U.S. Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brake was
founded in 1946 on the grounds of the original WACO Aircraft
Company in Troy, Ohio. Headquartered in Troy for over 60 years, the
business currently employs more than 1,400 people in 11 facilities
in the U.S., UK, Australia, and Hong Kong. The business designs,
develops and manufactures more than 200 types of wheels and brakes
for commercial and military aerospace customers worldwide;
platforms include the U.S. Space Shuttle, the new Airbus A350 XWB
and Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial aircraft, the Mitsubishi MRJ
regional jet, the Northrop Grumman Global Hawk unmanned aerial
vehicle, and the Sukhoi Superjet 100. Goodrich Corporation, a
Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services
to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of
the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the
industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant
worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more
information, visit http://www.goodrich.com/. Goodrich Corporation
operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its
subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as "Goodrich
Corporation" in this press release. DATASOURCE: Goodrich
Corporation; GR - Actuation and Landing Systems CONTACT: Media:
Valerie Francis,+1-937-440-2313, or Laurie Tardif, +1-704-423-7048,
both of Goodrich Corporation Web Site: http://www.goodrich.com/
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