Brother Anthony “Speed” Hanzlik: Freemason, Aviation Pioneer, and Queens Sky King 

Brother Anthony “Speed” Hanzlik was more than the owner of Flushing Airport. He was a Freemason, aviation pioneer, wartime recruiter, and a central figure in Queens aviation history. From barnstorming and skywriting to guiding pilots toward service before World War II, Hanzlik helped shape the borough’s skies and left behind a legacy of innovation, discipline, and brotherhood.