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During 1929, the monoplane made many cross-country flights piloted by Beery, who was often accompanied by his Hollywood friends. He shared his penchant for flying with many people, including a young, relatively unknown actor named Clark Gable. (Special Collections and University Archives, Wichita State University Libraries)
IN HISTORY
The “Hollywood” Travel Air
On a cold December day in 1928, famous actor Wallace Beery walked into Olive Ann Mellor’s office, flashed his famous grin and plunked down a wad of greenbacks to pay for his custom- built Travel Air monoplane
by Edward H. Phillips
22 • KING AIR MAGAZINE
JANUARY 2023