Gordon Gabbert

Edited by Model Aviation staff (10/1964); Written & Edited by JS (01/2011)

Career

• 1961-1962: Vice President, District VIII
• 1962: FAI Radio Control Team Manager
• 1966-1968: AMA Secretary-Treasurer
• Chairman, FAI Radio Control Team Section Committee

Gordon Gabbert

Born 1919, married, one son. Commander, U.S. Navy, retired – Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Pacific Theater. Partner in Gabbert Brokerage Company, Wholesale Food Brokers. Corps Commander in New Mexico Military Institute. Vice President District VIII – 1961 and 1962. Chairman, FAI Radio Control Team Section Committee (two terms). Planned Radio Control Events 1950, 1951, 1956 and 1960 Dallas Nats. Attended and assisted at planning meetings in 1957, 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1964. Conceived basic plan in 1964 operation. FAI Radio Control Team Manager 1962. Started modeling (Free Flight) 1926. Control Line immediately after war. Commenced Radio Control 1946. President and other offices in model clubs in area many times. Winner many times of local and regional meets. Assisted working with sponsors in Plymouth and regional meets. Attended 16 of the last 18 Nats. Recognized and known nationally for activities.

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