The handmade glider of twins Dale and Don Holmes makes a gentle landing at Bernard Airport in 1930 or 31. Note the roof of Bernard's barn located just north of Walker Road in the photograph. The photo is from the Buswell Collection.
George Yates is with student pilot Morrie Gilbert, a Portland, Oregon businessman. Yates' pilot license #549 was issued in 1930 and signed by Orville Wright.
Top left: George Yates built the Stiper airplane for Beaverton businessman Elmer Stipe. Bottom left: George Yates and the Stiper. Right: Charles Bernard stands in front of the Yates Aircraft building. The plane had two seats and a parasol wing. It eventually flew 4,000 hours, carrying passengers.
