<p>From training fighter pilots in World War II to offering the state's only aerospace engineering degree, USC's ties to aviation are sky high. One of the early players in the story was a Wisconsin farmboy who flew a plane solo at the age of 12. </p>

From training fighter pilots in World War II to offering the state's only aerospace engineering degree, USC's ties to aviation are sky high. One of the early players in the story was a Wisconsin farmboy who flew a plane solo at the age of 12.

<p>From training fighter pilots in World War II to offering the state's only aerospace engineering degree, USC's ties to aviation are sky high. One of the early players in the story was a Wisconsin farmboy who flew a plane solo at the age of 12.&nbsp;</p>

Flying high: USC’s ties to aviation

Discover the rich and sometimes quirky history of the University of South Carolina, with entertaining stories from its more than 200 years as the Palmetto State’s flagship university.

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Flying high: USC’s ties to aviation

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