Hundreds of folks came to the Theater in the Woods on Monday night to honor Dick VanGrunsven and hear stories about the history of Van’s Aircraft. It was a delightful evening listening to reflection on the humble beginnings on the family farm to today’s RV-15 reveal. It has been a magnificent ride.
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