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Flying Pioneers, the Boland brothers were certainly an extraordinary part if the early American aviation history - - Frank, who apparently supplied the enthusiasm and drive for the start of their aviation venture and who engineered their first planes, then, self-taught, became a masterful aviator; Joseph, the mechanical genius who always found a way to make Frank's ideas workable, and who undoubtedly became one of the leading aircraft engine design and development men of the early era, having reportedly made 21 different engines during his active career; and James, whose[[strikethrough]]with his[[/strikethrough]] financial and management genius[[strikethrough]], who [[strikethrough]] definitely made the early work of Frank and Joseph possible. Together, they formed a complete unit with all the requirements of success. What a pity Frank was lost just when they were really beginning to grasp their first measure of hope. Had he lived it is difficult to conceive where their combined efforts would have led them. Their ventures and noteworthy accomplishments have never received just recognition, and the name Boland rightfully deserves a worthy place in aviation history.

Due credit is given Boland relatives Mrs. J. Kenna and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Scherff for their helpful assistance in preparing and checking this biography and supplying photographs

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