If you missed the story on History Detectives, of the Drone Propeller, found in the field near Virgil, Illinois plan to attend a special screening, Thursday, August 18, 2011, 6:30p.m., at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. This is an opportunity to view the episode, which discusses the use of the TDR Drone during World War II. The TDR Drone was built in DeKalb, Illinois at the Interstate, Wurlitzer factories.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. We are trying to find former employees of Wurlitzer factories who helped to build the TDR Drone as they and their families will be recognized for their wartime service. Contact Roger Keys at 815-751-0696 to help locate former employees or find out more information about the program. Click here to read more about the innovative Drone Propeller. The DeKalb County Farm Bureau is located at 1350 W. Prairie Dr., Sycamore.
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