U.S. Cold War style, that is.
Phil Meador Summer AutoFest, with dozens of show quality vehicles inside the mall, and more vehicles outside the mall. 24th through 25th August 2024, at the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck.
Four door 1957 Chevrolet BelAir.
1966 Jet camper trailer.
Here’s my video, with a look inside the camper:
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17th Annual Gate City Real Estate’s Client Appreciation car show and food feed at O.K. Ward Park in Pocatello, Idaho.
I wasn’t expecting so many cars at a free event, but reportedly it is the biggest such event in Bannock County. Gate City Real Estate also calls this event their ‘company picnic’, yet everybody is […] Continue Reading…
On 04AUG2024, the U.S. Air Force (USAF), and the Arkansas Air National Guard, used Highway 63, near Bono, as a runway for transport and special operations aircraft. It was part of the greater Emerald Warrior 24 Field Training eXercise (FTX) II (2).
Arkansas Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class […] Continue Reading…
Actually, the builder says it is the remains of several 1980s Chevy trucks, which were rotting away on his property. Plus, wherever else he could add from his junk collection.
This is the front.Seen at one of the biggest free car shows and food feed in Bannock County, the 17th Annual […] Continue Reading…
At the end of June 1950, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, aka North Korea) invaded Republic of Korea (RoK, aka South Korea). The United Nations condemned the attack and essentially declared war by creating the United Nations Command (UNC), and designating the United States as the leader of the UNC.
At the end […] Continue Reading…
The last time I observed DC-10 air tanker operations (ops) on the Pocatello Airport was in July 2021 (in August 2022, I observed BAE-Avro-RJ85, MD87 and Air Tractor ops).
Sometime between 11 and Noon, flying eastward over the Chubbuck Days Festival.On 10AUG2024, I was alerted to the DC-10’s presence when they […] Continue Reading…
Seen at one of the biggest free car shows and food feed in Bannock County, the 17th Annual Client Appreciation Car Show & BBQ!
It took place in O.K. Ward Park, on the northwest side of Pocatello, on 08AUG2024.
Here’s my video:
Here is another video:
Was it something I ate?: Bad […] Continue Reading…
One of the biggest free car shows and food feed in Bannock County, the 17th Annual Client Appreciation Car Show & BBQ!
It took place in O.K. Ward Park, on the northwest side of Pocatello, on 08AUG2024.
Here’s my video:
The current owner gave me the back story to this 1966 Chevy-2 Super Sport. […] Continue Reading…
Round2 is reissuing the old MPC Gangbusters series of car kits, and I just happen to have an original Model Products Corporation issue from the mid-1960s!
Boxing:
More proof its old:
Unboxing:
Bullet riddled:
Whitewall damage:
I need a drink:
Golden crispy instructions:
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SAAB JAS (Jakt- Attack- Spaningsflygplan) 39 Gripen
During the never officially declared Cold War, Sweden decided that its fighter aircraft should be able to use silly-vilian highway systems as runways. In May 2024, the Gripen took part in landings and take-offs from a highway near Gothenburg. Video via NATO:
Sweden has long been […] Continue Reading…