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The header photo is of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Cemetery in Chapeau, Quebec.
It is with sadness I report that the Chanute Air Museum is closing for good. I am so glad I visited this museum on the base where my Dad, Keith, spent his time learning his craft of airplane mechanic. August 12, 2016
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World War II ended in September 2, 1945.
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Boats, hydrofoils and more trailers….
Keith may have had several boats but the one I remember is the one he built in the basement of wood and some plastic resin/polymer he coated it with. The name of the polymer escapes me at the moment. It made … Continue reading
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