to mark the 70th anniversary of the Alaska Highway (also known as the Alcan Highway).
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| from www.ktuu.com |
The local NBC affiliate (KTUU, Channel 2) has the story:
MAT-SU VALLEY, Alaska—Some 80 historic military vehicles made their way across the Glenn Highway into Palmer in a giant convoy Friday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the construction of the Alaska Highway, also known as the Alcan.
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The members, many of them veterans, said it's important to commemorate the anniversary of the highway's construction because it played such a crucial role during World War II, being built in only a matter of months.
The group began their convoy at Dawson Creek, Canada on Aug. 4, traveling about 200 miles a day at about 35 mph. It's scheduled to end back in Dawson Creek on Aug. 30. While on the road, the convoy stays at local motels and campgrounds.
6 comments:
That is so cool, as we used to say.
Neat! Lots of opportunities for some great pics!
Stephen, absolutely. One of the high points in my life was driving a WWII-era Willys Jeep in a Labor Day parade, some 20 years ago.
NFO, I hope to have a chance for photos of my own.
I saw three of those vehicles this afternoon on my way home from work. Very cool!
Awesome!
That's amazing! How cool!
And what NFO said - I hope they take lots of pictures on the way down. :)
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