This week is something a bit different… The Mosquito Fleet, AKA PT (Patrol Torpedo) boats. Specifically the WWII variants. The original concept goes back to the 1890s, then called Torpedo Boats. In WWI, the Brits designed what they called Motor … Continue reading
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Vito is tired of waiting for me to come back and throw the ball… So… He’s ‘trying’ to train my replacement! Sadly, I think it’s going to take a while… She’s as liable to eat the ball as he is… … Continue reading
Now working on book 5, while I’m waiting on feedback from the beta readers on the MilSF novel… A tease just to prove I really HAVE started writing it… Prolog Jesse Miller, now thirty, striking, trim and fit in jeans, … Continue reading
Back in the day, when I was travelling my ass off, some of us ended up on the same planes on occasion. The stories about what could/did happen were ‘hilarious’ and most of us had experienced at least a few … Continue reading
It’s now ‘someplace’ in South Korea… What you don’t see is the TPY-2 and control vans, which were on a different airplane… Nor the reloads, which were on a third airplane. Supposedly configured in the terminal mode as opposed to … Continue reading
Since it’s warming up and there are people starting to play… A little humor! GOLF HUMOR -A husband and wife are on the 9th green when suddenly she collapses from a heart attack! “Help me dear” she groans to her … Continue reading
1937-2017… 80 years of maritime patrol squadrons is ending this week… In a way, it’s fitting that it’s ending what started at in 1937 with Fleet Air Wing 2 and ends with Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 as the bookends. … Continue reading
Anybody recognize this ship??? Commissioned in 1913, she was the first turbo-electric ship in the Navy. Still not sure? More below the break… … Continue reading
As anyone who follows Virtual Mirage knows, the Chinese continue to build out military bases in the Spratley and Parcels Islands in the South China Sea. This video gives a deeper explanation including the infamous 9 dash line and Cabbage … Continue reading
Our friend Alma Boykin has a new novel out and it’s… Steampunk!!! Click the cover to go to the Amazon page to get it! The blurb- Antalia — Where queens and Huntresses rule. Antalia — Where magic is anathema and … Continue reading