Monthly Archives: August 2018

Cars We Remember: 1941 Hudson and 1957 Dodge Sweptline: Were they ‘carlike’ pickup trucks?

My recent article on the Ford Ranchero I christened as the first “car-pickup” generated numerous reader responses, including emails from Gabor Korthy, Augusta, Maine, and Guy S. (Sam) Colorossi, Orting, Washington, who both centered on the 1941, 1942 and 1946 … Continue reading

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Flying antiques over Gig Harbor; duo plans to open vintage plane display hangar

Meet Bob and Bob, two friends brought together over 30 years ago thanks to their love of the internal combustion engine and flying. “I love oil and combustion engines,” Bob Johnson said. “There is something about making them go that … Continue reading

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In-Depth with Brad Byrd: Honor Flight Expo – WEHT

In-Depth with Brad Byrd: Honor Flight Expo Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Video The skies will be filled with aircraft August 18th to pay homage for the Honor … Continue reading

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It’s Official! Blue Angels To Receive Full Squadron Of Super Hornets By End Of 2021

News that the Navy was seriously considering the transition dates back to 2015, but this contract announcement comes as NAVAIR has enacted a plan that would see many of its youngest Legacy Hornets (F/A-18A-Ds) ported over to the USMC. This … Continue reading

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Korean Air passenger dragged off flight while shouting, resisting several police officers

A Korean Air flight preparing to leave from Incheon Airport was reportedly delayed almost two hours because of the passenger.  (iStock) A U.S.-bound passenger was reportedly dragged off a Korean Air flight from South Korea to San Francisco on Friday, … Continue reading

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Model airplane enthusiast makes pitch for a field in Riverhead

Courtesy photo: Vince Juliano He may be 90, but Vince Juliano is still young enough to follow his dreams. Juliano’s dream: establish a model airplane club in Riverhead. The Rocky Point man has been a model airplane aficionado for many … Continue reading

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Model airplane enthusiast makes pitch for a field in Riverhead

Courtesy photo: Vince Juliano He may be 90, but Vince Juliano is still young enough to follow his dreams. Juliano’s dream: establish a model airplane club in Riverhead. The Rocky Point man has been a model airplane aficionado for many … Continue reading

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