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Abilene Veteran and grandson making model planes and memories
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Abilene Veteran and grandson making model planes and memories

The Museum of Military Model’s owner Warren D. Harkins was mentioned in this story. For Marine Veteran James Reese and his grandson Mark, model warplanes and ships are much more than a hobby. The craft is a passion they've shared for over a decade, now getting together every Monday night to add another turbine, turret, or balsa wood strut to whichever model plane they've been working on for weeks at a time.

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Scale Models Make a Big Impact. Benefit West Texas Veterans
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Scale Models Make a Big Impact. Benefit West Texas Veterans

Texas native Warren D. Harkins served his country in the United States Air Force before finding another way to impact the Big Country and surrounding areas. As founder and curator of the Museum of Military Models in Clyde, Texas, Harkins now helps veterans find peace through his non-profit work and partnership with Texas Hunters for Heroes.

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Authentic Texas, The Heritage Magazine of Texas, Issue 27
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Authentic Texas, The Heritage Magazine of Texas, Issue 27

Have you ever wanted to step back in time and experience some of the military weaponry that’s shaped world history for generations? Well, now’s your chance! Visitors of all ages are welcome to discover firsthand how ships, planes, tanks, missiles, and more shaped today’s world at the Museum of Military Models in Clyde, Texas. Article written by Macee Hall.

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The Chamber, Abilene Texas
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The Chamber, Abilene Texas

Spotlight On Abilene: Hosting The 2024 Texas Travel Counselors Conference. Mentioned by the Abilene Chambers of Commerce.

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