TBT…

Down in JAX for the MPRA Symposium, and this is a perfect fit… PBY- WWII P-2V7 This one is painted as VP-5 crew nine for a reason… This is the reason… 38 years, but they were returned to their families… … Continue reading

I missed this one…

In all the hoopla surrounding the NRA AM, I missed this one… April 10th in History… The date was 150 years ago. 1865… Lee’s General Order Number 9 was recorded by Rev. Edmund Jennings Lee, IV (b. 1877) for an … Continue reading

TBT…

USS Iwo Jima, 2003… The Marines boil it down to basics… ‘Nuff said. … Continue reading

70 years ago…

The battle was fought for a little Pacific Island. Iwo Jima… Today is that anniversary. A good article with video is HERE. Iwo Jima and Okinawa were the last two major land battles of WWII. Hand Salute! Ready, Two. … Continue reading

One to think about…

As the ‘war’ on the military by the administration continues, this one is worth thinking about… And yes, he’s real. It’s not a faked poster. His bio is HERE. Of course the difference is WHO was president. George Bush, who … Continue reading

Veterans…

We are losing too many to suicide, it’s now estimated that 22 per day are killing themselves. ONE is too many. If you know a vet having problems, please take the time to help him or her, and get them … Continue reading

TBT

Some things NEVER change… The True Story (By Colonel W C Hall, printed in the British Army Journal January 1953.) Rome, II Calends, April CCCLX SUBJECT: Recommendation for Senate Medal of Honor TO: Department of War, Republic of Rome Recommend … Continue reading

Keep them flying…

As the last of the WWII veterans pass, and more and more Korean and Vietnam era veterans pass each year, there is a growing movement in the EAA, and general aviation to keep the old warbirds flying as a historic … Continue reading

Bumpersnickers…

Seen on Military Bases… Bumper-Stickers Seen On Military Bases:   “When in Doubt, Empty The Magazine”   “Sniper– You can run, but you’ll just die tired!”   “Machine Gunners – Accuracy By Volume”   “Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism … Continue reading

We can haz…

Airplanes!!! Why is it there is always ‘one’ pilot that doesn’t get the message??? What does he not understand about nose IN??? Sigh… And some ‘old’ advice… The following ten commandments were published in the May, 1939 issue of Aviation. … Continue reading