Richard Sanders Allen

His book is the definitive source for early Lockheeds. His files on the registration records for early Lockheed aircraft are maintained at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington, DC. They were extremely useful while building Web pages for some of the 96 Lockheed aircraft recorded in the Davis-Monthan Airfield Register, which can be viewed at www.dmairfield.org.
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My remembrances of Mr. Allen were all pleasant. He pulled out sleds behind his car for winter fun. He ran the Round Lake Post Office with efficiency and a smile for all. Those who knew him were proud to see his picture in a national magazine as a recognized expert on covered bridges. He was a good family man and a gentle soul who graced my childhood with happy memories. Sincere condolences to Dick and Bob and the entire family.

Rick was a good friend who encouraged me many years ago (1960s) to pursue my curiousity into a little-known industrial subject. His accomplishments go beyond what he researched, wrote, and published; but by the many others who he inspiration to follow their own paths. He was a truly generous person - with his time, knowledge, and library.