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Memphis Belle Exhibit Opens at Air Force Museum

Posted on May 25, 2018 by merlinjr01

Grand opening accompanied by fly-overs and ramp tours of WWII B-17 bombers and P-51 fighters. Early in 2018, the US Air Force Museum announced that it would be unveiling a new exhibit dedicated to the Memphis Belle, and that the … Continue reading →

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From Takeoff to Landing – Part 1

Posted on December 19, 2016 by merlinjr01

What you see, hear, and feel on a typical airline flight It has been several years, but recently I had business that required a flight from Tennessee to Philadelphia. I used to travel a good bit before I retired. It … Continue reading →

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Takeoff!

Posted on April 13, 2016 by merlinjr01

Photo of the Week Pelicans are among the most graceful birds in flight, especially skimming along effortlessly inches above the surf in formation.  Takeoff, however is simply a matter of challenging and overpowering gravity, and that takes some effort. No … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Takeoff Sequence

Posted on October 21, 2015 by merlinjr01

A Composite Cutting through the “River of Grass,” the Florida Everglades, on a fast-moving airboat, I recommend you have your camera ready for whatever you may encounter. Moving along at fifteen to twenty miles per hour, we emerged into a … Continue reading →

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