Category Archives: planes

It’s a long pass into the End Zone, touchdown later today.

Posted on April 2, 2020 by On the North River

The New England Patriots appeared to answer the calls for help as Massachusetts became the latest state to struggle with supply shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic. Patriots team owner Robert Kraft sent the organization’s private plane to China to pick … Continue reading →

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And when it’s NOT our fault, it’s our fault!

Posted on January 11, 2020 by On the North River

Iran (kinda) admits responsibility for airliner downing. Javad Zarif ✔ @JZarif A sad day. Preliminary conclusions of internal investigation by Armed Forces: Human error at time of crisis caused by US adventurism led to disaster Our profound regrets, apologies and … Continue reading →

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Greatest Generation.

Posted on June 5, 2019 by On the North River

D-Day veteran, 97, parachutes into Normandy 75 years later

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Flight of Honor, Private donations and volunteers step in after Pentagon declines.

Posted on April 16, 2014 by On the North River

Arlington Flyover Two Air Force Pilots, Major Howard V. Andre Jr. and Major James E. Sizemore, were recently buried at Arlington National Cemetery and were honored with a flyover by civilian pilots. The Air Force pilots were Killed In Action … Continue reading →

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Calling WWII British Vets.

Posted on March 15, 2014 by On the North River

Any vetereans of WWII familiar with the area between India and Malaysia?   Remember any hardened strips built during the war, particularly around the Anderman Islands?   Something that could handle a Boeing 777? Roughly 8,000 to 10,000 feet. (Same distance as … Continue reading →

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Brilliant

Posted on February 19, 2014 by On the North River

She’s out of this world! Kate Upton poses in zero gravity conditions wearing a tiny gold bikini for Sports Illustrated What a Goddess Someone is a genius!

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Coping with the 21st Century

Posted on December 24, 2013 by On the North River

21st century bird watching: Drone guide lets sky gazers spot flying military robots using their silhouettes   Dutch designer Ruben Pater penned the Drone Survival Guide, which shows the different shapes and sizes of flying robots used at war The … Continue reading →

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Doug: Flightradar, Incredible! Also, wingwalking.

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Doug

This just in……………… Doug This is an incredible program…. An incredible number of aircraft occupy the skies all of the time! Want to know where that plane flying overhead is going, and the type of aircraft? Now, YOU can locate … Continue reading →

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Final Reunion

Posted on October 14, 2013 by On the North River

The remaining Doolittle Raiders will gather in Dayton, Ohio, for a final time next month. on October 11, 2013 The revered World War II heroes will lift their goblets, sip their 117-year-old cognac and say good-bye to a decades-old tradition … Continue reading →

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Lambeau Field Patriotic Display

Posted on October 11, 2013 by On the North River

OK   I never pass on those emails that say “Pass this on”  but for this one I’m making an exception. (Took place November 2011) LAMBEAU FIELD  Those who attended the game said it was extremely emotional to see the entire … Continue reading →

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