NUNDA – These models don't fly, but they travel far. When George Lucas, a former Mount Morris elementary art teacher of no relation to the moviemaker, began building his first life-sized model airplane, he had no idea that they would circle the nation's museums as some of the world's most accurate reproductions. "They're mostly wood, untempered masonite and whatever else I could find around the house to fill in the details," said Lucas, 75. … [Read more...]
2015 Airshow will have ‘Salute to First Responders’ Theme
GENESEO – The National Warplane Museum has announced that the official theme of their 2015 airshow will be "A Salute to First Responders." According to a press release from Julie Rudd, The Salute to First Responders will take place throughout the day on Saturday, July 11. “The National Warplane Museum is well-known for our support of veterans, and we’re proud of the bonds we’ve formed with some outstanding groups through the museum,” said … [Read more...]