BRIEFLY COLLISION VICTIM NAMED BY OFFICIALS.NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE Nellis Air Force Base (IATA: LSV, ICAO: KLSV) is a United States Air Force base, in Clark County, Nevada, on the northeast side of Las Vegas. It is also treated as a census-designated place by the United States Census for statistical purposes, and so specific - The Air Force identified a pilot killed in a midair collision as a captain whose unit is based in Germany. Capt. Eric Palaro died when his A-10 Thunderbolt II jet collided with an instructor's A-10 during a training exercise. The crash occurred about 2 p.m. Wednesday 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. over the Nevada Test and Training Range The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) is a training facility of the United States Air Force located in the desert of southern Nevada in the United States. It is the largest of its kind in the US, 4687 sq. mi. . Palaro was from the 81st Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base Spangdahlem Air Base is a United States Air Force base located near the small German town of Spangdahlem, near the city of Trier. Spangdahlem is home of the 52d Fighter Wing. , Germany. Maj. Scott Kneip, an instructor with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School A-10 division, ejected from his aircraft and was reported in good condition. Both aircraft were assigned to the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base. A board of Air Force officials will investigate the crash. - Daily News Group schedules local health fair LANCASTER - Lancaster Cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. and First Valley Medical Group will host a Holiday Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 43847 North Heaton North Heaton is a ward of Newcastle City Council Council in Newcastle upon Tyne. It covers the northern part of the Heaton district as well as High Heaton. Ave., next to Lancaster Community Hospital This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. ) Free blood pressure checks and information regarding cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure will be available. There will also be refreshments and free drawings for Christmas trees and other gifts. Children will be able to have their photos taken with Santa and jump in a bounce house. Call (661) 726-3724 for more information. - Daily News Tree ceremony set for Saturday QUARTZ HILL - Quartz Hill residents will light up the holidays at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Saturday at the Quartz Hill Town Center, 42043 50th St. W. The Quartz Hill Woman's Club will present a plaque in memory of Jennie Heydorn to her family at the event. Refreshments include hot chocolate, tea, hot cider, brownies, cakes and cookies. There will also be Christmas caroling. For more information call (661) 722-4811. - Daily News |
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