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Hill Aircraft celebrates 60th anniversary

By General Aviation News Staff · October 27, 2015 ·

ATLANTA — Hill Aircraft recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a block party. Serving Fulton County Airport (KFTY), the FBO was originally founded in 1955 by Guy Hill, Sr., a decorated Navy pilot, aircraft mechanic and politician.

Hill Block Party sign“It was a wonderful event where the aviation community could come together and celebrate the success of one of their own,” said Anna Hill Miller, daughter of the FBO’s founder.

Hill Food TrucksFestivities included a static display, strolling magician, tastings from Atlanta’s finest food trucks complete with park benches and vintage street lamps, dancing to music of the 1950s and 1960s, a photo booth, and a giant screen with scrolling pictures from the past 60 years.

Hill static displayGuests flew in from across the country to help the Hill family celebrate the anniversary. Ten years ago Hill Aircraft celebrated the man who started it all, the company and its history. The 60th anniversary party focused not only that legacy, but also the future.

The Hill family
The Hill family

“My father was dedicated to the aviation industry, and we plan on continuing that dedication far into the future,” said Guy Hill, Jr.

Hill exterior

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  1. PART GUY LLC says

    October 28, 2015 at 5:24 am

    Congrats Hill Aircraft!!…..We have done business with you folks for years in the parts sale business. Always a pleasure! Karl, PARTS GUY LLC

    • Shanna Ash says

      November 10, 2015 at 7:39 am

      Karl,

      Thank you for your kind words. We value our relationships with our customers and truly appreciate your continued business throughout the years! Our 60th Anniversary event was a special evening filled with family, friends and customers both from past and present. We look forward to celebrating many more years!

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