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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Yes, I’ve taken on another birthday build that is way late, as usual!
Shenanigans; warpage:
Shenanigans; built for my father back in 1977:
Shenanigans; built in U.S.A. or China?:
Using old Monogram parts to save the newer crappy Revell-Monogram kit:
Shenanigans; it’s working!:
The final […] Continue Reading…
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…
On 05JUN2024, the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing received its first Boeing F-15EX Eagle-2 (aka Super Eagle).
Oregon Air National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Nichole Sanchez, 05JUN2024.Tail number 008 arrived at Portland Air National Guard Base, just in time for lunch. I edited this together from video recorded by Steven […] Continue Reading…