Monthly Archives: June 2012

Newpapers Seriously

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Job Conger

  For the past several weeks at my employer (not related to aviation though I would commit a minor misdemeanor to find a job here at the local airport) I’ve been processing what I call scraps (small clippings from magazines … Continue reading →

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A New Public Room at AKM

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Job Conger

Saturday I worked from 5:05 to 9:45 am and they from 2:15 to 7:55 pm on one project at the museum, and if you caught me at the wrong moment you might have misunderstood.To capture the passing MAJESTY of that … Continue reading →

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Distinguished Army Visitors

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Job Conger

It took me a second or two for my eyes to adjust to all the polished brass on their uniforms. On June 5, these two gentlemen entered the AeroKnow Museum office as I sat at the computer, and I did … Continue reading →

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Merton and Andrew

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Job Conger

The two visitors were amazed when I explained that the last person to hold the Revell model of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle was the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Without fanfare … Continue reading →

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