Monthly Archives: June 2017

Former Tucson law enforcement officers lose state police certification

From left, Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr., Jaime Gutierrez, Christopher Radtke, Daniel Santa Cruz and Steven S. Pupkoff. Article source: http://tucson.com/news/local/watchdog/former-tucson-law-enforcement-officers-lose-state-police-certification/article_ef92be41-cd95-56b1-80f1-fcfacedeb1cc.html

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My Several Year Path to Creating This Composite

This is a how I did it story. Along with some “why.” Unlike most all folks my age, I am very fond of the WW2 history and even more so WW2 aircraft. My favorite plane of all time is the … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Henrys & Their Tractors

By Brian Witt, ContributorFebruary / March 2004 Henry “Harry” Ferguson was an inventor who was constantly tinkering and trying new things. In the course of his life, he helped to revolutionize the tractor, helped revive the fortunes of an American … Continue reading

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Spirit’s Composite Savvy Could Benefit New Boeing Plane

June 21–Boeing offered new details on its potential middle of the market plane at the Paris Air Show — and they could be promising for Wichita’s Spirit AeroSystems. Mike Delaney, Boeing vice president of airplane development, said in a presentation … Continue reading

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Model warplanes to fly today after Friday’s grounding

This P-38 “Lightning” and U.S. Navy Jet rested their wings Friday for Saturday’s big competition. HANS PETER — DAILY DEMOCRAT Some days, it’s just too hot for dogfighting — even if no one’s actually in the plane. Such was the … Continue reading

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Model airplanes soar in St. Charles – WLS

Airplanes will soar over St. Charles this weekend for the fourth annual Windy City Warbirds and Classics Air Show. It’s an homage to the past–to war, to exploration, and to wonder. These replicas, modeled after planes dating back to World … Continue reading

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Flying boat lands in Prineville

PRINEVILLE — A trio of Seattle engineers landed at the Prineville Airport on Friday to show off an aircraft type not seen in a contemporary version since World War II. They call it the Gweduck (like geoduck, the large saltwater … Continue reading

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