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  In the spring of 1953 he bid on a run in the commercial operation to Honolulu and flew that run until his mandatory retirement at age 60, on February 1, 1959.

  Following retirement from airline employment, Addems worked with Mr. Joe Pfeifer in the making of two reproductions of Nieuport type-X1 World War 1 aircraft, one for himself and the other for Mr. Pfeifer.  These turned out to be very good flying and highly maneuverable airplanes.  Addems continued flying his frequently, usually going through an aerobatic routine.  He was also actively interested in flying a copy of a Spad V11 that was built near his home.


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