Sandhills Fliers Young Aviators STEM Camp The Moore County Airport hosted the Sandhills Fliers Young Aviators STEM Camp June 19-22, 2023 for rising 6th graders – 12th graders Our experienced and passionate instructors guided and mentored the children through the camp, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for all participants. We maintain a low camper-to-instructor…
The Berlin Airlift Author: Barry Fetzer Actions by the Soviet Union today in 1948 became the impetus for one of the largest, aviation-centric logistical efforts ever undertaken: the Berlin Airlift. Only two days after the Soviets closed all surface access to west Berlin, in what turned out to be a vain attempt to gain concessions…
Firsts in Flight Author: Barry Fetzer It’s easy to forget how many “firsts” the Soviet Space Program had. They “beat the pants” (and the skirts) off of us until all their firsts were pretty much forever buried by America’s first steps on the moon by Neil Armstrong, who coasted along to become the “toast of…
James Elms Swett Author: Barry Fetzer “Time,” it is said, “cures all ills.” Time, also, unless we take care to ensure it doesn’t, erases history. New history is created over time, burying the older history. Generations come and go and the experiences—the history—that meant so much to past generations, means increasingly less to succeeding generations. …
Memphis Bell Author: Bryan R. Swopes Submitted by: Barry Fetzer Completing twenty-five combat missions. Most of us wouldn’t bet on those odds. But we might bet on the odds at the casinos. According to Casinofreak.com, “The average payout percentage for slot machines in Las Vegas is around 85 cents per dollar earned.” Flying B-17’s in…
Moore County Airport to host Blood Drive, June 22nd, 2023 The need for blood doesn’t take a summer break. Please donate blood on Thursday, June 22 at the Moore County Airport, 7825 Aviation Dr., Carthage, NC. Receive a $10 e-gift card + a chance to win a backyard theater package. Click on the link below…
5–6 June 1944 (D-Day -1) Author: Bryan R. Swopes Submitted by: Barry Fetzer Will we ever see it again, almost 1500 aircraft stretching for over 300 miles delivering troops to battle? It must have been a sight to behold…or at least to hear since it occurred on the evening of D-Day minus 1. Can you…
Southern Cross Author: Bryan R. Swopes Submitted by: Barry Fetzer Where has May gone? It has “flown away” with June dawning its first day. And then before we know it, June will be gone. Try to enjoy the moments, for they rapidly fly away. Can you imagine making a flight across the vastness of the…