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aerial exhibitions and was reportedly the first man to change from one plane to another and to change from an automobile to a plane. Parachute jumping was added and Messer remained in this hazardous exhibition work until 1924 without personal injury. These outstanding stunts naturally led to movie work in which he also engaged for some time. 
In 1920 Messer started designing planes and brought out several successful machines which were custom built. 
In 1922 things were not going well at the Birmingham airport project, so Messer moved his flying operational headquarters there to see what could be done. Soon realizing that the business was not a paying proposition Stinson sold his interest to Messer and moved to Detroit where he started the Stinson Aircraft Company. 
Messer continued operations at the Birmingham airport and continued his Aerial Circus and movie work until 1924. Later he built and managed the Messer Field, Birmingham. 
In 1927 he organized the Southern Aircraft Corporation and designated and put into production a plane known as the "Air Boss". This plane was eminently successful and did well in many air race events of that era. Later that year his firm also started work on a controllable propeller which was the invention of his factory superintendent. This development turned out successfully and was later taken over by one of the large propeller manufacturers. 
After maintaining business interests at the Birmingham Municipal Airport for many years Messer later disposed of his holdings there and became associated with an aerial mapping concern as Chief Pilot and engaged in this business for many years. He is still active in this business for many years. He is still active in this profession on a small scale, known as the Glenn E. Messer Company of Birmingham, which also operates a Certified Flying Instrument Service and carries a complete line of aircraft supplies. He owns a Cessna Model 180 plane which he used for business and pleasure. 
Messer holds F.A.A. Commercial Pilot License No. 142 and Mechanics License 2 C-145. He was a founder member of the Early Birds, has always been active in