Tag: Bob Alvis
Pancho and Amelia: A clash of personalities at the birth of...
In today’s world, we see women involved in every aspect of society. It’s no stretch of the imagination to see that ladies are just...
High Desert Hangar Stories: The case for preserving WWII-era nose art
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
Some time back, I met a graphic novel author at a local air show who wanted me to...
High Desert Hangar Stories
Lancaster’s War Eagle Field:
Home of Polaris Flight Academy and No. 2 B.F.T.S.
When we talk aviation history here in the Antelope Valley, the term “Aerospace...
High Desert Hangar Stories: Washed out of the cockpit at 28?...
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
Checking out books and magazines of modern-day aerospace and aviation offerings can bring you up to date on...
High Desert Hangar Stories: The warfighter’s quest for ‘Peace on Earth’
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
As this year winds down, we find ourselves in another holiday season looking for a bit of spirituality...
Lancaster Cemetery observes Wreaths Across America
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
Saturday, Dec. 14 dawned as a cold and windy day in the Antelope Valley.
But at Lancaster Cemetery, a...
High Desert Hangar Stories Wreaths Across America: Honoring our fallen heroes
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
For quite a few years now, I have been a supporter of the Wreaths Across America program at...
High Desert Hangar Stories: A Tale of Two Davids, and a...
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
I heard a Special Forces soldier say recently that his greatest hero is the Vietnam veteran. In his...
Veterans Day marked with ceremony at Lancaster Cemetery
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
Lancaster Cemetery has for generations been the Antelope Valley’s spiritual center for programs and gatherings remembering the fallen...
High Desert Hangar Stories: Larry the Lawn Chair Pilot: Urban legend...
By Bob Alvis, special to Aerotech News
When it comes to us men, there is always a constant edge that is living with us just...
