Monthly Archives: February 2017

Model planes on display at Ashland Town Center

Larry Butcher/For The Herald-Dispatch Shyann, 10, from left, Lisa and Garett Conley, 11, look at the planes and helicopters on display during the Tri-State Model Flyers Club show Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the Ashland Town Center in Ashland. Article … Continue reading

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The 7 Priciest Military Planes Made in the USA

Which of America’s military aircraft are the most expensive? Opinions vary. Turn to Google for the answer, and you’ll find multiple “top 10” lists. Most of these key off an old Time magazine report that ranked such aircraft as Northrop … Continue reading

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Local historian provided knowledge, joy to those around him

“He wrote dozens of books related to American history, including the Revolutionary War, but his primary passion was the American Civil War,” local historian and Penn State Altoona professor Jared Frederick said. Broadwater, 58, of Bellwood died Wednesday at UPMC … Continue reading

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1928 Franklin Victoria brings class to the road

http://www.sfgate.com/cars/myride/article/1928-Franklin-Victoria-brings-class-to-the-road-10958207.php Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/cars/myride/article/1928-Franklin-Victoria-brings-class-to-the-road-10958207.php

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Aircraft shipments continue slide – AOPA

Piper Aircraft CEO and GAMA Chairman Simon Caldecott read a litany of decline that affected nearly every market segment to varying degrees, and noted that while shipments fell, revenue actually increased for some segments, and for several companies. Piper, according … Continue reading

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John H. DeBolt

John H. DeBolt, 86, of Lancaster passed away on February 18, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary DeBolt. John proudly served in the U.S. Army as an airplane mechanic. He was later … Continue reading

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How covering airlines has altered the way I fly

Not so long ago, I had a conversation with my friend Matt that we both thought was really funny. What if, we imagined, we walked into a bar one day and heard two people at nearby stools engaged in an … Continue reading

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