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America’s First Flying Aircraft Carriers

Source: Gizmodo – gizmodo.com By Andrew Tarantola Flying aircraft carriers are a great idea on paper – especially when they’re commanded by the likes of Nick Fury – but in reality, they’re more death trap than sky island. Or, at … Continue reading

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Namesake of Macon (GA), Giant Airship Lacks Local Tribute

Source: The Telegraph/macon.com By Jim Gaines A model ship in a large glass display case dominates the lobby of the former Macon City Hall: the USS Macon, a World War II-era cruiser named for the city. Yet that was not … Continue reading

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