I’m coming down to the finish line preparing my Arcadia Puublishers’ book Springfield Aviation to go to my highly esteemed editor. The only major problem I’m having is finding information about the airports established and run by Bud Fleck. The first one, which is noted in a 1930s Springfield City Directory indicates it was located at 3100 S. Second Street, on the southern extremity of the city. I need to know when it was established, any memories you may have of visiting it as a flyer or spectator and the date it closed. The other airport — which I BELIEVE he started after the war, was located on East Lake Drive near Lake Springfield. I need to iknow when it started and when it ceased operations. You’d think the terrific Sangamon Valley Collection at Lincoln Library would have info, but it does not.
If you can provide information and/or pictures from EITHER Fleck’s operation, would you please leave a note in the comments section? Thanks.
Fly long . . . . . . and proper.
