TOM1SM at the Fort Wayne Airport Aviation Museum - How Many Planes can they fit INSIDE an Airport?
Waiting in Ft. Wayne airport and I toured the aviation museum to find out, how many planes can really fit in an airport? Check out these great models and some great history (including a lost A-Bomb!).
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Being an aviation nut myself I found this to be very interesting and well put together. I could not fit all of the great stuff they have on display into the video but I tried to hit the highlights, including the Airbus fleet, some original Delta air-frames and some great historical artifacts that I am surprised have even survived this long.
Take a trip through history and maybe learn a few facts along the way!
Models that saw combat in WWI and WWII are almost all represented in this collection as are several lesser known aircraft such as the Valkyrie and the B-36...a unique combination of turbo-props and jet engines combined into a single plane.
The official replica of the moon landing plaque reminded of my favorite (well...one of my favorite) stories about the first moon landing in that it almost ended in disaster with lunar module commander Mike Collins returning home alone. The Eagle (the moon landing module) experienced a malfunction and in a quick bit of thinking Buzz Aldrin was able to use a felt-tipped pen to re-seat a loose circuit board that allowed the lunar module to fire it's rockets and leave the moon. Would have been a horrible story to walk on the moon and leave our astronauts behind.
A-10 Warthogs, F-16's, 737's, 767's and even some original Delta signage and routes I've never heard of (because they were back in the 1930's!).
Enjoy Fort Wayne's presentation of Baer Field, now Fort Wayne International Airport, in miniature.
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Historic bomber arrives in Fort Wayne for weekend flights
The Memphis Belle, a World War II era B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber will be offering flights to the public out of Fort Wayne International Airport on August 2 and 3.
The Fort Wayne Story (1959)
Black and white 16mm film containing the program The Fort Wayne Story, presented by the Detroit Historical Museum and Detroit Historical Society. The film is hosted by Glenn G. Stille, the curator of military history, and in the later portion he is joined by Robert E. Lee, exhibits preparator at the Fort Wayne Military Museum.
The film begins with Stille seated behind a desk, with a large drawing of Fort Wayne behind him. In his introduction, he discusses the fort's recent role as an induction center during the Korean War, and shows a map of the fort's location relative to downtown. He then begins detailing the city's prior forts beginning with Fort Pontchartrain in 1701. As the camera pans across a model of the fort, he discusses the three expansions of the fort, and Detroit's early French history. He then moves forward to 1778, and the British-built Fort Lernoult. Again, another model is shown. Stille explains that the fort was renamed Fort Shelby by the Americans, and fell out of use by 1826. Before moving to the construction of Fort Wayne in 1848, Stille mentions the Detroit barracks at Gratiot Avenue and Russell Street which were used to house troops in the interim. He also briefly describes the Patriot War of the 1830s and tensions along the Canadian border.
Stille begins detailing the features of Fort Wayne using another model. He points out the demi-lune, embankments, artillery mounts, the entrance, power magazine, and barracks. Then over actual footage of the fort, he expounds on the dry moat, outer embankment and walls. He then focuses on the entrance way, specifically its doors, the entrance tunnel, and the adjacent casement. Inside the fort he then details the powder magazine, and barracks.
Robert E. Lee then joins Stille at the desk to talk about the fort's exhibits. First he shows the panels situated in the entrance tunnel which provide a timeline of Detroit's history prior to Fort Wayne. Each panel includes a representative flag. The panels are titled, 1701-1760 Cadillac, 1760-1796 The British, 1796-1812 American Occupation, 1812-1813 Surrender!!, and 1813-1840 Cold War. After briefly mentioning displays of firearms in the entrance way, he then turns toward the Firepower exhibit inside the barracks. At the desk, Lee shows a Colt revolver and a Civil War-era carbine rifle from the exhibit. He also mentions two rooms of Native American displays. Again, at the desk, he showcases a French-made pipe tomahawk,a boiling stone, and a moccasin. FInally Lee mentions the fort's Sherman tank, and stresses its popularity with children.
In the film's conclusion, Stille provides directions to the museum, its hours, and phone number.
The film is housed within a grey tin with a WTVS label. The label is marked, The Fort Wayne Story, #529, 3/11/58, Produced by Glenn Stille and Bob Lee.
Driving from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN via I69
Today I drove from Indianapolis, IN to Kalamazoo, MI, but not without spending a little time in Fort Wayne first. I also went through James Dean's hometown of Marion, Indiana and met a couple of his classmates.
My Sony HXR-NX100 rode shotgun on a tripod shooting at 4 fps. The tripod was held in place using bungee cords giving it I nice smooth feel, even on bumpy roads. I also used this same camera to shoot various scenes around the country, and to interview folks.
Original music by Nim Portakey and/or created by Pinnacle Studio ScoreFitter.
A visit to the Fort Wayne Air Museum Part 1
Reid Duffy Chronicles: The Abraham Lincoln Museum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Reid Duffy Chronicles. In this episode, Reid Duffy visits the Abraham Lincoln Museum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with Joan Flinspach, Director of the Lincoln Museum. This establishment was created by the Lincoln National Corporation, an Insurance company who leveraged Abraham Lincoln's name after receiving permission from Robert Todd Lincoln, and later honored our former president with this museum. The Lincoln Museum features several historical artifacts and interactive displays about Abraham Lincoln's life, and his involvement with the Great Experiment. The Lincoln Museum is located in downtown Ft. Wayne, Indiana on East Berry Street. This is from Episode 2, Segment 3 of the Reid Duffy Chronicles. Reid Duffy is an Indianapolis newscaster reporting for WNDY Indianapolis, and previous to that worked as an on-air personality for the ABC affiliate in Indianapolis, WRTV 6 News.
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Could Boeing bring new plant to Fort Wayne?
While it's still early in the searching process, Boeing has heard from 22 states that want its new manufacturing plant. Indiana is one state interested, and Fort Wayne could be a potential suitor.
American Legion Lincoln Post --Fort Wayne, Indiana
This clip is a short piece that is part of a longer series of Fort Wayne landmarks documented on open reel video tape in the 1970s. The series was made possible by the Fort Wayne Public Library, now the Allen County Public Library. This segment was recorded August 11, 1976 at 105 East Lewis in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Camera and Editing by Steve Fortriede.
IMAX to Fort Wayne's Rave Theater
Major construction started this week at the Rave movie theater at Jefferson Pointe. That's where crews are installing Fort Wayne's first state-of-the-art IMAX screen.
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne Hotels, Indiana
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Historic Fort Wayne Museum
Historical renovation continues on local Fort Wayne facelift structure.
Fort Wayne Fire Engine 51 tour
The tools which we used to fight grass fires & another emergencies.
Explore Fort Wayne as a visitor through Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown
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Sunset over Fort Wayne last night during a chase.
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Houston home to rare B-17 bomber
The FAA continues to investigate what caused a historic B-17 World War II-era bomber to crash into a building shortly after taking off from a Connecticut airport killing 7 people.
The B-17 Flying Fortress was one of a few still in existence in the U.S. One of those aircraft is in Houston at the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington.
The B-17 is an aeronautical marvel, if the sheer size of the aircraft isn't magnificent enough, the story of how it came to be, is truly American, said Chris Richardson of the Lone Star Flight Museum.
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Historic Fort Wayne WWII Reenactment
I went to the WWII reenactment at Fort Wayne with my Jeep this weekend. The fast way was blocked by the Cinco de Mayo parade, so I got to take the long way to the event through downtown Detroit. I met a lot of cool people and saw a lot of cool things. Among my favorite things that happened, I met 2 WWII veterans and got to talk with them for a little while. Hopefully, I will get picked up by one of the reenactor units I met.
Fort Wayne, Indiana | Wikipedia audio article
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
00:02:17 1 The History
00:02:26 1.1 Early history
00:02:34 1.1.1 Native Americans and New France
00:03:33 1.1.2 British control
00:04:11 1.1.3 US Invasion of Native American Land
00:05:07 1.1.4 Settlement permitted by Treaty of St. Mary's
00:06:23 1.2 Modern history
00:10:46 2 Geography
00:11:35 2.1 Topography
00:13:51 2.2 Cityscape
00:15:15 2.2.1 Architecture
00:18:10 2.3 Climate
00:20:25 3 Demographics
00:23:06 3.1 Religion
00:24:47 4 Economy
00:29:41 5 Culture
00:29:50 5.1 Performing arts
00:31:25 5.2 Attractions
00:33:25 5.3 Festivals and events
00:35:26 6 Sports
00:37:37 7 Parks and recreation
00:39:56 8 Government
00:43:09 8.1 Politics
00:43:17 9 Education
00:43:26 9.1 Primary and secondary education
00:44:46 9.2 Higher education
00:46:15 9.3 Libraries
00:46:59 10 Media
00:48:15 11 Infrastructure
00:48:24 11.1 Transportation
00:53:10 11.2 Healthcare
00:54:03 11.3 Utilities
00:55:01 12 Notable people
00:55:10 13 Sister cities
00:55:46 14 See also
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Fort Wayne is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Allen County, United States. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Ohio border and 50 miles (80 km) south of the Michigan border. With a population of 253,691 in the 2010 census, it is the second-most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis, and the 75th-most populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area, consisting of Allen, Wells, and Whitley counties, a combined population of 419,453 as of 2011. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana. The city is within a 200-mile (320 km) radius of major population centers, including Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Milwaukee.
In addition to the three core counties, the combined statistical area (CSA) includes Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, and Steuben counties, with an estimated population of 615,077.Fort Wayne was built in 1794 by the United States Army under the direction of American Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne, the last in a series of forts built near the Miami village of Kekionga. Named in Wayne's honor, the European-American settlement developed at the confluence of the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee rivers as a trading post for pioneers. The village was platted in 1823 and underwent tremendous growth after completion of the Wabash and Erie Canal and advent of the railroad. Once a booming manufacturing town located in what became known as the Rust Belt, Fort Wayne's economy in the 21st century is based upon distribution, transportation and logistics, healthcare, professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and financial services. The city is a center for the defense industry which employs thousands.Fort Wayne was an All-America City Award recipient in 1982, 1998, and 2009. The city also received an Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1999.