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Jilly_in_VA

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5. Do you remember

Reply to Duppers (Reply #4)

Wed Aug 25, 2021, 01:54 PM

Aug 2021

the DC-3 that was parked there? I loved looking at that plane. It was awhile before I learned that it was actually a fully outfitted air ambulance, used for transporting sick patients to hospitals outside the area. Not critically ill ones who needed LifeStar helicopters, but those who needed extra equipment, oxygen, and maybe an accompanying nurse.

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My former hometown has National Guard deployed in the healthcare system [View all] Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 OP

I wonder if the National Guards are vaccinated . . . . Lovie777 Aug 2021 #1

How did I know without opening the thread. 😉 Duppers Aug 2021 #2

That airport Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #3

My b.i.l. took flying lessons there too. Duppers Aug 2021 #4

Do you remember Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #5