07-05-26 Al Malmberg with Maggie Hill, Jen Gasperini and Karyn Fernandes
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
With our nation celebrating its 250th anniversary, this Sunday mornings(7-6-26) World of Aviation will look back on an interview Al Malmberg did with Maggie Hill, Jen Gasperini and Karyn Fernandes who co-authored the book, “Minnesota’s Phoenix.” This publication tells the story of the collapse of Braniff Airlines and how a handful of out of work employees decided to start their own airline. This is a must hear story of the beginnings of Sun Country Airlines. The World of Aviation can be heard each Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you’re outside the Twin Cities you can stream the show via www.am1280thepatriot.com
If you can't listen to the “live radio broadcast” you can always listen to the podcast at www.thunderbirdaviation.com
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