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Massachusetts Company Has Been Making Model Airplanes, Balsa Wood Gliders The Same Way For 100 Years
Welcome to Guillow's. The model airplane and balsa wood glider company has been headquartered in Wakefield for 99 years.
Updated on: December 11, 2025 / 8:23 AM EST
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Welcome to Guillow's. The model airplane and balsa wood glider company has been headquartered in Wakefield for 99 years.
The company was founded by Paul Guillow in 1926. He made the gliders in his barn at first, then moved to the current location a few years later.
Find out what's happening in Wakefieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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