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NEW YORK, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV will salute America's heroes this Memorial Day with a 12 hour "Band of Brothers" marathon that will feature an opportunity for viewers to
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After a five year hiatus, the return of the Lauderdale Air Show kicked off with a spectacular sunset landing of a member of the
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Airborne Systems Group, which has combined the world's leading parachute brands specializing in aerial delivery, rescue and survival equipment, and engineering services, today marked the 90th anniversary of the historic parachute jump by Leslie Irvin, who later pioneered an entire parachute industry. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090419/LA98771) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071210/LAM094LOGO) Born near Los Angeles, Irvin started a ballooning and parachuting career in 1911 while in his early teens.
By Graham Bardgett Although two hours late in its departure from Coventry, it touched down at 4.30pm -- its distinctive engine heard across the entire airfield.
