A converted World War II Grumman torpedo bomber is departing Norwood Airport for a 26-hour transatlantic flight to Athens, Greece.
Norwood Airport Emerges as East Coast Leader in Transatlantic Aircraft Ferrying-September 17, 1964
Norwood Airport becomes a leading East Coast hub for transatlantic aircraft ferrying via Wiggins Airways, while the state defers civilian pilot and aircraft registration fees to Jan. 1, 1965.
Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location-August 8, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1963-Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location
Airport Investments Here Over Million Dollar Mark-August 2, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Airport Investments Here Over Million Dollar Mark
Norwood Scrapbook-August 2, 1962
Explore August 2, 1962 in Norwood—airport growth, political showdowns, theatrical performances, and the personalities shaping the Commonwealth.
Wiggins Pilot Aids In Film Scene Of Lindberg Story-August 18, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955-Wiggins Pilot Aids In Film Scene Of Lindberg Story
Two South Shore Fliers Seriously Injured When Piper Cub Crashes Near Norwood Airport-August 16, 1954
Following a takeoff from Norwood Airport, a Piper Cub piloted by Ernest H. Taylor crashed into nearby woods, injuring Taylor and passenger Lawrence A. Nichols before a Wiggins Airways mechanic cut the ignition.
Expect 10,000 In Norwood For Big Air Show Sunday-This Day in Norwood History-June 19, 1953
June 19, 1953-Expect 10,000 In Norwood For Big Air Show Sunday
Aid Sought From State Legislature to Keep 90 Working in Wiggins Airways-May 5, 1953
May 5, 1953—Some 200 residents of Norfolk County tonight unanimously passed a resolution calling upon Massachusetts Senators and Congressmen and members of the State Legislature to aid in the fight … Continue reading Aid Sought From State Legislature to Keep 90 Working in Wiggins Airways-May 5, 1953
Airport Authorities Will Be Requested To Reconsider Norwood-August 15, 1947
Following a state funding rejection, Town Engineer Albert W. Thompson will petition the Massachusetts Airport Commission to reconsider matching funds for paving the impassable Metropolitan Airport access road off Neponset Street.