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Helena Flying Tigers hosted a model plane competition on Saturda …

The STORMTracker Weather Team is tracking a major pattern change that will bring wintry weather to the Treasure State. Article source: http://www.krtv.com/story/36708861/helena-flying-tigers-hosted-a-model-plane-competition-on-saturday

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United Is Phasing Out the Boeing 747 — Here’s How You Can Buy a Piece of History

The days of the Boeing 747 are numbered — but some travelers can take home a piece of this historic airplane. Known lovingly as the “Queen of the Skies,” and widely acknowledged as the world’s first “jumbo jet,” the aging … Continue reading

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Mother, Son Novelists Take to Sky

By: John Carlson— Without stretching one’s imagination, it was possible to believe the yellow and blue biplane crossing the runway threshold at Reese Airport was a Sopwith Camel or Bristol Fighter, with British roundels marking its olive drab fuselage. That’s … Continue reading

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Model planes buzzing above, York County club raises money for hospice

Michael Laughlin, a 78-year-old retired opthalmologist, has been flying remote-controlled model airplanes for about three years – ever since sports like golf and tennis became difficult for him. Flying model planes, he said, is something he enjoys. “It’s something you … Continue reading

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Airplane museum in French Valley throws 70s-style party honoring Vietnam War veterans

Judy Rodgers of the Wings and Rotors Air Museum at French Valley Airport helps organize a “Salute to Vietnam!” party, Oct. 21, where guests were encouraged to dress in 1970s era attire. Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit museum’s … Continue reading

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Ocean sound waves may reveal location of incoming objects | MIT …

The ocean can seem like an acoustically disorienting place, with muffled sounds from near and far blending together in a murky sea of noise. Now an MIT mathematician has found a way to cut through this aquatic cacaphony, to identify … Continue reading

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Boeing: Not A Rocket, But A Climbing Aircraft – The Boeing …

Yesterday, Boeing (BA) reported earnings before the bell. For those who have missed my elaborate view on the results itself, you can read it here and I will provide a brief summary below. A look at the figures always is … Continue reading

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