World's Shortest Airline - Port Clinton, OH
N 41° 30.570 W 082° 52.214
17T E 343924 N 4597007
World's Shortest Airline historical marker located behind the main terminal building of Erie-Ottawa International Airport.
Waymark Code: WM16CFE
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2022
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The marker stands in a small open area just behind the first main building on the west side of the airport. It reads:
In 1936, Milton Hersberger, an early barnstormer and accomplished aviator, purchased the first Ford Tri-Motor to be used for air service to the nearby Lake Erie Islands. Affectionately known as the "Tin Goose," the legendary all-metal Ford Tri-Motor was a true workhorse that played a vital role in hauling passengers, mail, and cargo to and from the islands. Pushing a top speed of 85 mph, the complete 17 mile roundtrip from Port Clinton consisted of 12 take-offs and landings and took less than 45 minutes. The airline earned its reputation as "The Shortest Airline in the World" averaging a trip of less than 10 minutes between each stop.
Marker Number: 16-62
County: Ottawa County
Significance of Location: Event
Website address: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
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Bicentenial Mark: Not Listed
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