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Big Week by James Holland
Subtitled “The Biggest Air Battle of World War II” this book tells the story of the combined bomber campaign in the last week of February 1944. That means Eighth Air Force, Fifteenth Air Force and Bomber Command. That was a … Continue reading
They Shall Not Grow Old
This new movie from Peter Jackson is truly unique and special. It is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and is told entirely through period images with veterans’ voices providing narration. Join me for … Continue reading
Willys MB Jeep
Few vehicles are more synonymous with a national war effort than the American Jeep. Join me for a brief look at an iconic light vehicle.
The Battle of Midway by Craig L Symonds
Do we really need another history of this well documented battle? Well maybe not need, but this book proved to be a much appreciated addition to the what’s out there. This book is purely a narrative history; that is it … Continue reading
Engineers of Victory by Paul Kennedy
This book was certainly an interesting surprise. I was expecting something more specific about equipment and weapons development during the Second World War. The subtitle is about “Problem Solvers”. It might have been better called something like “How Things got … Continue reading
Yet Another (!) Day at the Museum of the United States Air Force
No doubt this is one of my favorite places on Earth! So when the newly restored Memphis Belle was rolled out for display I made another journey to Dayton. I don’t know all the behind scenes politicking, but apparently when the City … Continue reading
Display Area
I’ve mentioned my model shop being down for a basement remodel, well I thought I’d share a look what’s been done with the main part of the space. The major part of the newly finished space is a home … Continue reading
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A Dawn Like Thunder By Robert J. Mrazek
The True Story of Torpedo Squadron Eight This is an excellent look at a pivotal period from an unusual perspective. I’ve read several unit histories. Often they are a bit dull, except presumably to those with a close connection to … Continue reading
Kawanishi N1K2-J “George”
The Japanese aircraft industry produced some excellent high performance fighters towards the end of the war. The N1K was generally considered the very best among the naval types. Join me for a look at fighter that Allied pilots were thankful … Continue reading
Battle of Surigao Strait by Anthony Tully
Talk about an unexpected treasure, I think this book has been sitting in my “to read” pile for five years. I do have a large pile, and I regularly buy books that look like they might be interesting and just … Continue reading
Plane Dave 