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Oshkosh, Wisc., July 27, 2018 – Rodney Jarrell’s special Vans RV10, named Liberty, salutes veterans from all the U.S. military services. The patriotic livery is on display at Hartzell Propeller’s EAA AirVenture booth in the Main Aircraft Display area. Jarrell who was just getting out of high school when the Vietnam War was winding down says the airplane is his way of thanking all veterans for their service and sacrifices.

Here (L-R) Jarrell has awarded special Liberty challenge coins to two of Hartzell Propeller’s Air Force veterans, Gary Chafin,  Vice President, Global Sales & Product Support and Kristin Bendickson, Account Manager OEM Sales. Jarrell is CEO of RMJ Electrical Contractors in Phoenix.  

Beginning its second century, Hartzell Propeller is the global leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for business, commercial and government customers. The company designs next generation propellers with innovative “blended airfoil” technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics and custom resin transfer molding curing stations.

 With ASC-II™ composite technology, Hartzell delivers optimal performance, strength and durability with carbon fiber blades. Hartzell Propeller and its sister company, Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, form the general aviation business unit of Tailwind Technologies Inc. For more info on Hartzell Propeller, go to www.hartzellprop.com.