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Aviation Museum of Kentucky features L-4 ‘Grasshopper’ for 80th anniversary of D-Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Nearly 80 years ago, war raged on the beaches of Normandy, where allied troops helped free Europe of Adolf Hitler’s tyranny.
It became known as D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. While celebrations of the anniversary get underway, there’s one way to honor the day right in our backyard at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky will be featuring a D-Day aircraft known as the L-4 “Grasshopper.”
On June 6, 1944, thousands of ships, hundreds of planes, and hundreds of thousands of troops were sent to Normandy to begin their advance into western France, which was occupied by Nazis.
It was an international effort that consisted primarily of American, British and Canadian troops.
D-Day is what many say saved the world.
One of the biggest assets of the invasion was airplanes like the L-4 “Grasshopper.
Dean Hammond with the Aviation Museum of Kentucky said planes were key during the invasion because they gave commanders the ability to see the battleground from a different perspective.
While the one in the museum wasn’t there on D-Day, Hammond said it had been flown to England for a D-Day reenactment.
“One of the main jobs of the L-4 and their crew is to be able to adjust artillery and see the impact of the rounds that they were firing from artillery units as well as naval gunfire and then attack air from the airplanes as well that were attacking the strafing. It was a tremendous attack, and it was just devastating to those first troops that got out of the landing craft,” said Hammond.
If people want to come out and commemorate the anniversary, the museum is open from 10-5 on Thursday.
You don’t need to book a tour ahead of time unless you have a big group of people. For more information about the museum, click here.
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A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.
After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.
When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.
With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.
As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.
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COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.
Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.
“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”
The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)
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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.
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