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Better An Hour Given Gladly than Six Hours Postponed

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Job Conger

It’s hard to deal with the unseasonal chill that impedes my progress getting AeroKnow Museum into visitor-worthy condition. A solid 60% of our resources are in the basement. Collected clippings of articles brought “home” in a rush, just to get … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Job Conger

Effective May 3, I am resuming regular posts here at the same blog where for almost eight years I posted almost daily. After a gloomy, painfully chilly and long-lasting winter, the warmer temps are infusing my outlook with renewed determination … Continue reading →

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Ongoing August 22, 2018

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Job Conger

I am sorry for creating the impression that AeroKnow Museum has disappeared. AKM and yours truly are still here, still getting settled into AMM428, Obvious at this time are two new “realities:” The first is that even with a shoehorn … Continue reading →

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Springfield Air Rendezvous: Dates, Performers, Notes

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Job Conger

Springfield Air Rendezvous airshow Dates. Acts, Notes compiled and posted by Job Conger, Director, AeroKnow Museum 1983 – September 17 & 18 Cynthia Posegate, president Bill Bordeleau, announcer Golden Knights US Army Demo Parachute Team Chuck Carothers aerobatic CAM Special … Continue reading →

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The Days Dwindle Down

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Job Conger

The latest news re the future of AeroKnow Museum is that  asbestos removal in the back hallway of Stellar Aviation will begin the BEFORE the end of April. The date I do not know. When I confirm the scuttlebutt to … Continue reading →

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Looking for New Home for AKM

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Job Conger

Now in process are plans for a new driveway into the public part of Abraham Lincoln Capital  Airport, home of AeroKnow Museum (AKM). As a result we are looking for a new home in Springfield, Illinois. It is HOPED that … Continue reading →

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Catching UP

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Job Conger

December was a disappointing month. 2018 begins with more promise,  but the future remains “the vast unknown.” Springfield had / is having a major severe cold spell. Water pipes at the far end of the hall where AeroKnow Museum – … Continue reading →

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Barry Tempest Returns to Lincoln Land Part 2

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Job Conger

About the picture at the top:  After leaving AeroKnow Museum early into the evening, Barry and I visited the great American supermarket Hy-Vee on a mission of mercy: mercy for him because because he was out of cigarettes (Marlboro) and … Continue reading →

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Kings Cliffe, England’s Barry Tempest Visits AKM

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Job Conger

On Sunday, November 5, as I arrived in the Stellar Aviation  lobby on my way to AeroKnow Museum (AKM) down the hall, I was delighted to be greeted by long-time friend Barry Tempest of Kings Cliffe, England. I had been … Continue reading →

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NEW – a page above that lists SURPLUS history books

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Job Conger

Please visit the book surplus page and e-mail me if you  see items you want to read. Have a nice day!!   R

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