Midstate Airlines Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Bring a conversation-starting piece of airline history to the table with a Midstate Airlines metal bottle opener. Founded by Roy P. Shwery in 1964, the Wisconsin carrier grew from routes serving local communities to a network across the upper Midwest. Its Beechcraft, Metroliner, and Fokker aircraft each tell part of that changing story, while the remembered Champagne Flight evokes the personal service that set a small airline apart. A distinctive keepsake for aviation fans and corporate-history collectors.
Founded by Roy P. Shwery in 1964, Midstate Airlines was based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and served communities from Marshfield and Central Wisconsin Airport. Its early Beechcraft Model 18s and later Beech 99s flew routes linking Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Milwaukee, and Chicago. By the early 1970s, service also reached Hayward and Ashland, with Ashland flights from Minneapolis–St. Paul. In 1977, the airline moved to 19-passenger Swearingen Metroliners. It later expanded its fleet, adding six Fokker F27 turboprops in 1984, and at its peak served 15 cities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as Chicago O’Hare. Sentry Insurance acquired the airline from Shwery, then resold it to CEO and investor Bryce Appleton in 1986. That year, Midstate subleased Fokker aircraft to Chicago Air and provided its maintenance at Central Wisconsin. After Chicago Air entered bankruptcy, Appleton acquired Midstate’s remaining assets from Sentry. Midstate sold its O’Hare slots, continued operating Metroliners with a Milwaukee hub, and reduced its service. It shifted to charter flying and ceased operations in 1989.
Bring a conversation-starting piece of airline history to the table with a Midstate Airlines metal bottle opener. Founded by Roy P. Shwery in 1964, the Wisconsin carrier grew from routes serving local communities to a network across the upper Midwest. Its Beechcraft, Metroliner, and Fokker aircraft each tell part of that changing story, while the remembered Champagne Flight evokes the personal service that set a small airline apart. A distinctive keepsake for aviation fans and corporate-history collectors.
Founded by Roy P. Shwery in 1964, Midstate Airlines was based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and served communities from Marshfield and Central Wisconsin Airport. Its early Beechcraft Model 18s and later Beech 99s flew routes linking Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Milwaukee, and Chicago. By the early 1970s, service also reached Hayward and Ashland, with Ashland flights from Minneapolis–St. Paul. In 1977, the airline moved to 19-passenger Swearingen Metroliners. It later expanded its fleet, adding six Fokker F27 turboprops in 1984, and at its peak served 15 cities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as Chicago O’Hare. Sentry Insurance acquired the airline from Shwery, then resold it to CEO and investor Bryce Appleton in 1986. That year, Midstate subleased Fokker aircraft to Chicago Air and provided its maintenance at Central Wisconsin. After Chicago Air entered bankruptcy, Appleton acquired Midstate’s remaining assets from Sentry. Midstate sold its O’Hare slots, continued operating Metroliners with a Milwaukee hub, and reduced its service. It shifted to charter flying and ceased operations in 1989.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland