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100th anniversary of forest patrol aviation in Wisconsin

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100th anniversary of forest patrol aviation in Wisconsin

Logan "Jack" Vilas, was the first person to cross Lake Michigan by plane. He is also known as the world's first flying fire ranger. (subscriber access)


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