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Elton L. “Wes”
Weston was born in Gibbon, Nebraska. He entered the Aviation Cadet Program in Lackland, Texas in February 1954, earning his wings of silver.
Weston’s military aviation career spanned twenty-three years and
approximately 6,000 hours, mostly in fighter aircraft. He returned to
Kearney, Nebraska to begin his second aviation career. In 1975, he and his
wife Bev bought Midway Aviation in Kearney. As Chief Pilot, he developed an FAA-approved certified
pilot training program. Weston worked with Dr. Leonard Skov,
Dean of Education at Kearney State College, to organize an FAA-approved
flight school for the college. He established aircraft rental, air
taxi, and charter operations. He became an FAA examiner and offered flight
instruction. In 1982 Wes and Bev received the Nebraska
Airport Operator of the Year award for outstanding operation,
presented by the International Flying Farmers.
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