Today's video is an introduction to John Paul Riddle, an aviation pioneer and a son of Pike County. His career began during the era of barnstormers and he was one of the earliest entrepreneurs in the field of aviation. He made huge contributions to the allied war effort during World War II by starting schools that would train thousands of pilots, mechanics, and air personnel that fought in the skies of Europe. Those efforts would eventually lead to the creation of Embry-Riddle University, the largest accredited university system specializing in aviation and aerospace.
Special thanks to Kim Sheeter, with Embry-Riddle University, for co-writing and co-producing this video. Ms. Sheeter writes the WilderBlue.com aviation website and is writing a biography of John Paul Riddle.
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