Here is a picture of Uncle Oba (we just called him Obie). Remember his fascination with in-line flying? Did you know our very own Uncle Oba is a member of the Model Aviation Hall of Fame? He was truly a pioneer and is quite famous in that industry, recognized as the inventor of the first control line model airplane. I found this link to the Model Aircraft Museum in Muncie, Indiana. The January 2003 issue of "Feedback" published online by Northern Virginia Radio Control, Inc., referenced the "legend of Oba St. Clair". I'm sure Oba's daughter, Shirley, would be happy to fill us in on the details of his life as an avid inventor!
Do you remember that great flying field behind Obie & Dottie's house? Shirley lives in the house now and it's a wonderful refuge among the tall timbers.
Oh... and you can click on the pictures to enlarge them. My brother, Clair, took these great pictures. The first is a picture of a picture and the second is a picture of Oba's plaque into the Hall of Fame.
Isn't that so cool?
Submitted by: Carol
3 comments:
Those are wonderful pictures and great info. I remember visiting at their house and seeing a plane hanging from the ceiling somewhere. Can't remember the outside area, but thought it was in a suburban area... don't remember trees or woods, but that was long ago. Would love to know more.
I'm facinated by Uncle Oba's contributions to the model airplane industry. I've looked online a bit for more information but so far not much luck. If anyone has sites with info on Uncle Oba...maybe you could enter them into the blog here?
Peggi
Oba's daughter, Shirley, would be the best source of info. I think she is putting together a website in his honor. You can write her at: smstclair@msn.com She checks her e-mail nearly every day.
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