Any story that starts off "It was a dark and stormy night..." is sure to be dramatic, but did you know Huntsville has its own such tale?  This mini-episode (12 mins) tells the story of a group of 1930s Army pilots - a.k.a. "Birdmen" - in need of a place to make a night-time emergency landing and how the bright lights of the Russel-Erskine Hotel led them to Huntsville... except it was 1930s Huntsville, and the airport didn't have a lighted runway.  I won't spoil the story, but I will let you know that ingenuity saved the day (and the pilots).It's a beautiful story of a community coming together at short notice to save the day, so it felt like a fitting way to kick off season one of Lily Flagg's Signal.  

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Welcome to Lily Flagg's Signal, a lovingly-researched podcast that explores the fascinating history of Huntsville, Alabama.  aSeason two will begin on January 23, 2023 with even more fun facts, interviews, and findings from the archives!  In the meantime, you can follow along on the show's Instagram (@lilyflaggpodcast)