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Paul Poberezny came from humble beginnings, yet he created one of the world largest aviation organizations and emerged as one of the 20th century's greatest aviation leaders, creating a worldwide aviation organization and the world's largest annual fly-in event, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
He died at age 91 on August 22, 2013, in Oshkosh after a career that spanned more than 70 years of flight at the controls of more than 500 different types of aircraft.
This tribute is a small glimpse of the man who will forever be connected with the personal freedom of flight.
Read articles on the life, times, and accomplishments of EAA's founder.
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