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From: Evansville Courier & Press | Date: June 18, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

MOUNT VERNON, ILL.

Airborne mission work examined

"Missions at the Airport" is taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Vernon Outland Airport in Mount Vernon, Ill.

The program will demonstrate how aircraft are used in mission work throughout the world. It is presented by Jungle Aviation and Radio Services, a group that flies Bible translators and missionaries to different areas in the world.

Robinson R-44 helicopter rides will be $18. Helio Courier plane rides will be $15. The rides will last for about 15 minutes, said Chris Collins, secretary of ...

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