Touch a Truck delights crowd, features military vehicles and other equipment

(Photo: Mary Ellen Rippe)

(Batesville, IN) – What’s being called an amazing happening took place when Batesville Main Street held its annual Touch a Truck event in the Romweber Marketplace parking lot Saturday.

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Chris Flodder, Captain Karl Krauklis, and 1st Lieutenant Amos Taylor flew an Arbus LUH-72A (pictured) from the Indiana National Guard armory in Shelbyville.

In addition, SFC Mary Carter drove a Humvee to the event.

A large crowd showed up at Touch a Truck, which also featured police vehicles and construction equipment.

A large crowd turned out for Batesville Main Street’s Touch a Truck in the Romweber Marketplace parking lot. (Photo: Mary Ellen Rippe)