Al Malmberg spends the hour with Frank Henkels who joined the Navy in 1951 and worked as a mechanic and crew member on the B-26. Following his service with the Navy he went to work for North Central Airlines, Republic Airlines and Northwest Airlines.  Being a pilot runs through his veins.

Al Malmberg spends the hour with Frank Henkels who joined the Navy in 1951 and worked as a mechanic and crew member on the B-26. Following his service with the Navy he went to work for North Central Airlines, Republic Airlines and Northwest Airlines.  Being a pilot runs through his veins.

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04/09/23 Frank Henkels

This Sunday morning on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg visits with Doc Jarnigan for a fascinating conversation about his father, Wayne Jarnigan, who served as a Senior Manager overseeing ground support operations at the Federal Express hub in Memphis.

While Wayne’s career at FedEx was impressive, the story of how he landed the job is even more remarkable. In fact, FedEx CEO Fred Smith personally hired him. Join Doc and Al as they share the story behind Wayne Jarnigan’s career and his connection to one of the world’s best-known aviation and transportation companies.

This Sunday morning on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg visits with Doc Jarnigan for a fascinating conversation about his father, Wayne Jarnigan, who served as a Senior Manager overseeing ground support operations at the Federal Express hub in Memphis.
While Wayne&rsquo;s career at FedEx was impressive, the story of how he landed the job is even more remarkable. In fact, FedEx CEO Fred Smith personally hired him. Join Doc and Al as they share the story behind Wayne Jarnigan&rsquo;s career and his connection to one of the world&rsquo;s best-known aviation and transportation companies.

09-13-26 The Story Behind a FedEx Career: Doc Jarnigan 

Sunday morning  (9-5-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will interview Maggie Hill and Jen Gasparini to discuss one of the greatest aviation stories of all time!  Maggie and Jen will tell us 
about their book, Minnesota’s Phoenix, the story of a handful of ex-Braniff employees who decided to start their own airline.  How does one go about doing that?  What government loopholes did
they have to navigate through?  How does one go about buying a commercial airliner?   Don’t miss this intriguing hour, about the start of Sun Country Airlines, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.

If you’re outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via www.am1280thepatriot.com

If you can't listen to the “live radio broadcast” you can listen to the ensuing podcast at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

Sunday morning &nbsp;(9-5-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will interview Maggie Hill and Jen Gasparini to discuss one of the greatest aviation stories of all time! &nbsp;Maggie and Jen will tell us&nbsp; about their book, Minnesota&rsquo;s Phoenix, the story of a handful of ex-Braniff employees who decided to start their own airline. &nbsp;How does one go about doing that? &nbsp;What government loopholes did they have to navigate through? &nbsp;How does one go about buying a commercial airliner? &nbsp; Don&rsquo;t miss this intriguing hour, about the start of Sun Country Airlines, Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you&rsquo;re outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via www.am1280thepatriot.com
If you can't listen to the &ldquo;live radio broadcast&rdquo; you can listen to the ensuing podcast at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

04/09/23 Frank Henkels

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