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Model builder makes military history | Frank Gray | www …

Twenty-five years ago, while working as a pastor in California, Todd Hammond decided to make a model of the center of Pearl Harbor. He was a history buff, especially when it came to maritime and naval history, and Pearl Harbor … Continue reading

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Heart of Louisiana: New Orleans Model Aviation Club – KSLA

AVONDALE, LA (WVUE) – On weekends, their aircraft are soaring above a private airstrip on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. They push their flying machines through stunts and races, in a hobby that many of the pilots have had … Continue reading

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New York Times Election Front Pages

1876 The dispatches received since our last issue confirm the reports on which THE TIMES yesterday claimed 181 electoral votes for Gov. HAYES. On Wednesday the following States were put down as surely Republican: Colorado, California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, … Continue reading

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Former NASA astronaut inspires Montana science students – KPAX

BILLINGS – A former NASA astronaut was recently in Montana to chat with  science students who are building a glider. Col. Frank Borman — who flew on Apollo and Gemini missions in the 1960’s — gave a little wisdom about flying and … Continue reading

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Fleming: A pilot’s story of survival

Barbara Fleming(Photo: Courtesy photo) On July 14, 1952, anti-aircraft fire shot down the F-84 Thunderbird being flown by Richard Voss, an Air Force pilot during the Korean conflict. The canopy of his plane flew off and his helmet blew away. … Continue reading

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Blastoff for StartUP FIU, with food, art and tech on way

Bid.Aero, a marketplace for airplane and engine parts, is ready to fly but just needs a little help. The Miami startup is part of Florida International University’s first cohort of StartUP FIU, a new multidisciplinary, multi-campus innovation program. “We needed … Continue reading

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Model aircraft cleared for takeoff at new Salt Lake hobby park

SALT LAKE CITY — After years of delays, city officials and model airplane enthusiasts celebrated the grand opening of Salt Lake’s relocated model airport Wednesday. On the city’s western outskirts — west of the Salt Lake Valley landfill near 7500 … Continue reading

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