Aero-TV Check Out Oshkosh's New 'Cab With A View'

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Join Us As The New $6.3M OSH Control Tower Is Dedicated Near the close of this year's 2008 rendition of the annual Oshkosh aerial extravaganza, a new Oshkosh control tower was dedicated, and done so in the presence of a plethora of federal... more

Join Us As The New $6.3M OSH Control Tower Is Dedicated Near the close of this year's 2008 rendition of the annual Oshkosh aerial extravaganza, a new Oshkosh control tower was dedicated, and done so in the presence of a plethora of federal and local officials. After some opening remarks by Great Lakes Regional Administrator Barry Cooper, both EAA President Tom Poberezny and FAA Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell spoke of the beautiful new facility and the commanding view from the top. Mark Harris, Winnebago County Executive, thanked the FAA for funding the tower and remarked how happy the citizens of Winnebago County are to have a new facility with no additional taxes. A plaque was presented to Lake Hub Manager -- and, during AirVenture, Oshkosh Tower Manager -- Wanda Adelman, dedicating it as of August 1, and the ribbon was cut in commemoration of the event. The new control tower is 141 feet tall with a base bu ... less

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