Saturday Matinee – Lockheed Constellation & Authur Godfrey
Seems the ice in the polling place parking lot was the real winner Tuesday night. Butcher’s bill – one busted hand & wrist (possible depot level repair – awaiting NARF Team), severely bruised elbow and shoulder. Rotater cuff also pending NARF eval. Oh yes, that was the writing hand too…posting may be a little light…
Pentagon confirms accidental Patriot launch WASHINGTON (AFP) — A US Patriot missile was accidentally launched in Qatar and landed in an unpopulated farm area, causing no injuries, the Pentagon confirmed Tuesday. "I can tell you it’s been described as an accidental discharge," said Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman, adding that the incident was under investigation. "Those things…
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. We – the…
Well, yes – we realize it isn’t Friday yet, but so what? We’re on the road forthwith to our alma mater to join up with the rest of our classmates (who are either still fugitives or on work release programs…ahem) from some thirty odd years ago, swap lies, watch some football and swap some more…
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At the close of their commercial career, these gorgeous beasts served as backup A/C for the Lockheed Electra in the Boston to Newark Easter Shuttle. Night engine starts were the best with the exhausts expelling flames.
Some folks out at OKC have a TWA Super Connie pretty much restored. http://www.airlinehistorymuseum.com/
wonderful a/c– fond memories of riding airlines during the 50’s–
looked forward to airline flights then–far cry from using them now—
i haven’t been on the airlines in almost a year now-=i will not use them unless it’s a “must use” case–i have a new rule–if i can drive it in 14 hours i will drive
Marvellous nostalgia