05-28-2009, 03:42 PM
MountainMan Wrote:Eisenhower actually built the Interstate system for defense purposes, not for the trucking industry.
As I understand, part of the reason was for it to serve, in part, as air strips! I've heard of a few emergency situations...but it certainly would ruin my day if an F-22 landed on top of my Corolla.

At least I'd get to see an F-22!
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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