Monthly Archives: August 2017

US military plane crashes on the rise as aging fleet continues breaking down

WASHINGTON –  The U.S. Coast Guard continues to search for Army soldiers who went missing after their Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed in the waters off Hawaii Tuesday night. It was the latest in a series of high-profile accidents involving … Continue reading

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Boeing Helena expands for second time

Boeing Helena celebrated a 90,000 square foot expansion on Thursday to fabricate titanium parts for a new model of airplane with speakers Gov. Steve Bullock and Helena Mayor Jim Smith. The site is now 257,000 square feet filled with tools … Continue reading

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Model planes a longtime passion for Conley

HAWKINS TEAGUE / Ledger Times Conley’s model planes Harry Conley stands behinds a number of model airplanes he has constructed over the years, having built his first around the age of 9 or 10 during World War II. His models … Continue reading

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Balloon glow lights up the weekend

Whether you are an airplane enthusiast or just enjoy watching hot air balloons glow at sunset, the Bonne Terre Aire Festival offered a full day of options for the aeronautical aficionado. For many guest of the festival one big part … Continue reading

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Flying Aces: Model airplane enthusiasts mark 48th year in Geneseo

var articlecredit = []; var articlecaption = []; var articleimage = []; –> GENESEO – For many of the model airplane enthusiasts gathered last weekend at the National Warplane Museum, their hobby began with a childhood fascination of aviation that … Continue reading

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Boeing Helena expands for third time | Local | helenair.com

Kim Smith, vice president and general manager of Boeing Fabrication, talks about how the Helena facility plays into Boeing’s global manufacturing process. Article source: http://helenair.com/news/local/boeing-helena-expands-for-third-time/article_cefd8117-7bbe-5a58-a10d-237db13e7642.html

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Bill Caldwell: Aviation was Bob Cummings’ first love

If you mention Joplin’s native son Bob Cummings, longtime residents of Joplin may remember the motel on Range Line Road that bore his name. Or they may recall his series of television shows from the 1950s and 1960s, where he … Continue reading

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