Family of Cats Found Nesting in Hickory Aviation’s Shooting Star
Hickory Aviation Museum staff investigated some unusual sounds emanating from their static display T-33, quickly discovering a litter of kittens living within the cockpit of the aircraft. The North Carolina museum was able to put a face to the noise when the first of the now-grown kittens began to totter into view over the cockpit edge.
Retired Capt. James Hubbard Recognized For Heroic Service
In a ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, retired Capt. James Hubbard was recognized for heroic service to the Coast Guard and the nation. Hubbard was recently inducted into the Hall of Heroes Wall of Gallantry memorial at the Academy for his efforts during two helicopter rescue missions that he played an integral role in during his Coast Guard career. He was awarded an Air Medal for his efforts on November 11, 1986, during the rescue of two people after their single-engine Cessna crashed in Lake St. Clair, Ontario, Canada.
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