Yesterday in Aviation History: Harrier in Havelock Contributor: Barry Fetzer Sources: Conor Knighton, author of the book, “Leave Only Footprints”, FRC (East), AI and other sources on the decibel levels of AV-8 aircraft Those of us here in the Sandhills likely didn’t hear about yesterday’s activities at the Tourist and Event Center (TEC) in…
Space Twofer Contributor: Barry Fetzer Sources: Wikipedia, Encyclopedia Britannica If you haven’t enjoyed a visit to Roswell, NM, the kitschy UFO Museum there, and The Roswell Air Center and its aircraft boneyard, it’s a must see. Speaking of the Air Center, according to Wikipedia, “The airport was Roswell Army Airfield during World War II…
Today in Aviation History: After 9-11 Contributor: Barry Fetzer Sources: Avbrief.com, Southwest Airlines In my historical vignette yesterday, I related some of my own personal experiences with 9-11 and its succeeding days. What were yours? Share them with family members and friends so we never forget. Below are the recollections of a…