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Tom Umberger, who made his mark
on aviation in Lincoln, Nebraska, received his early training at the Lincoln
Aeronautical Institute. During World War II his skills were put to good use at
Lincoln's Army Air Force Technical Training School. He later received a
flight instructor's rating and an appointment as Aircraft and Engine Mechanic
and Pilot Flight Examiner by the Federal Aviation Administration. In 1945
Umberger managed Union Airport and became president of Union Air Service. He
merged with the Lincoln Aeronautical Institute to become Lincoln Aviation, an
accredited flight school and Piper aircraft dealer. Lincoln Aviation was sold
to Duncan Aviation in 1979. Tom Umberger worked for Duncan until 1984. |
