ANALYSIS/OPINION: KANGAROO SQUADRON: AMERICAN COURAGE IN THE DARKEST DAYS OF WORLD WAR II By Bruce Gamble Da Capo Press, $28, 415 pages During the first frightening months of 1942, a powerful Japanese military machine seemed poised to seize a broad …
DAYTON — Less than 2 miles away, the Wright brothers perfected their fabulous flying machine early in the last century. Hundreds of families, children in tow, turned out at the National Museum of the United States Air Force for a pre-inaugural event Sunday …
A Sheffield pensioner who as a young boy witnessed a US bomber crash into a city park is calling for a flypast to help mark 75 years since the tragedy. All 10 crew on board the B-17 Flying Fortress, known as Mi Amigo, were killed when it plummeted from …
The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour featuring World War II aircraft such as the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang are headed our way. Kicking off its 30th anniversary, the tour’s first …
A group of volunteers turned out to help spruce up a war memorial – after hearing about how a dedicated pensioner has spent several decades carefully tending to the site all by himself. A plaque sits nestled among the trees in Endcliffe Park to mark the …
According to Flight Paramedic Dave Weber of Intermountain Life Flight in Salt Lake City, Utah, the aviation and medical communities have reached a “critical threshold” with checklists. During the 2018 Air Medical Transportation Conference (AMTC), Weber …
The Arsenal of Democracy has scheduled another mass formation flyover with groups of historic warbirds forming up over Washington D.C. The event, scheduled for May 8, 2020, will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Twenty-four …
On Jan. 8, 1944, Billboard published its first version of a country songs chart, with multiple recordings of "Pistol Packin' Mama" leading the then-named Most Played Juke Box Folk Records list. The chart was subtitled "Hillbillies, …
Learn all about the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber like the one pictured by attending the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 19, at the Sun Lakes Country Club. The public is invited to attend. Gary Vacin The history of …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The second Arsenal of Democracy Flyover will take place May 8, 2020, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. As part of a two-day celebration in the nation’s capital, the flyover will coincide with a ceremony for …
The B-17 prototype crashed in Dayton, Ohio. (Courtesy of the Boeing Company Archives) It’s one of the most iconic bombers from World War II, and it was a key part of Allied strategy to fight the Nazis and liberate Europe. Before that, though, what …
The crew of B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mi Amigo" of the 305th Bomb Group. Back Row: Robert Mayfield, Vito Ambrosio, Harry Estabrooks, George Williams, Charles Tuttle, Maurice Robbins. Front Row: John Kriegshauser, Lyle Curtis, Melchor …
Support is growing for a campaign to organise a flypast to mark 75 years since a US bomber crashed into a Sheffield park. All 10 crew on board the badly damaged B-17 Flying Fortress, known as Mi Amigo, were killed when it plummeted from the skies and …
Readers rave about local movie theater, The Forgotten Children's Fund, VA hospitals, Kitsap Transit; rant about expensive skiing, venues taking pepper spray, electric vehicles not charging at charging stations RANT Electric-vehicle parking spots with …
The brutal reality of the Second World War has been brought to life in a series of stunning yet emotional colourised images from one of the world's most devastating conflicts. Striking shots show Sergeant Jake McNiece of the 101st Airborne Division, …
John Wynne, who has died aged 97, flew his four-engine bomber back to base alone after all his crew had bailed out over Germany. Later he joined one of the first Valiant V-bomber squadrons and flew operations during the brief Suez conflict in 1956. …
ROGUE VALLEY, Oregon (Tribune News Service) — In spring 2008, a restored B-17 bomber rumbled into the Rogue Valley. It had been more than six decades since Cliff Moore had been aloft in a Flying Fortress, so when his son, Gary, asked whether Cliff wanted …
If you see an anomalous metallic bird soaring overhead at low altitudes…fear not. This is not an invasion of aliens, or Commies, or even the Canadians. It’s the Madras Maiden, a B-17 Flying Fortress, heavy bomber from World War II. It has been spied …
Please enable Javascript to watch this video WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- If you were in Winston-Salem Monday morning, you may have seen – or heard – a piece of World War II history. If you missed it, you have another chance. The “Madras Maiden,” a restored WWII …
SMi Reports: Industry leader BAE Systems announced as Gold Sponsors of SMi’s 10th annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference, alongside Leonardo. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 16, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SMi are delighted to …
BRUSSELS -- While circumstances have changed since NATO was formed in 1949, the commitment and support to defend alliance members – “is as resolute today as it was in 1949,” the chairman of NATO’s Military Committee said here today. British Royal Air Force …
Bravatek adds Patented Tools, through its Global Security Platform, that provide environmentally-friendly security products to Civilian and Military Agencies AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Bravatek Solutions, Inc. ( …
Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the recent military mobilisation of forces in southern Tripoli and is monitoring the situation closely. UNSMIL warns parties against any breach of the ceasefire agreement …
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Market Source Research released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Finisar …
WASHINGTON -- China’s military rise is well-planned, and Chinese leaders are following a strategy they believe will lead to greater power and influence both regionally and globally, according to an unclassified report released today by the Defense …
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With veteran unemployment and homelessness an ongoing problem in the U.S., military food supplies business owner Steven R. Pietro is committed to change. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, January 16, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An ardent and long- …
SMi Reports: Industry leader BAE Systems announced as Gold Sponsors of SMi’s 10th annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference, alongside Leonardo. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 16, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SMi are delighted to …
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acting Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Charles E. Summers Jr. provided the following readout: Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan met with the Japanese Minister of Defense Takeshi Iwaya today. Before beginning the meeting, …
BRUSSELS -- While circumstances have changed since NATO was formed in 1949, the commitment and support to defend alliance members – “is as resolute today as it was in 1949,” the chairman of NATO’s Military Committee said here today. British Royal Air Force …
Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the recent military mobilisation of forces in southern Tripoli and is monitoring the situation closely. UNSMIL warns parties against any breach of the ceasefire agreement …
The result was the development of the GI S14-10L, a superior drum hoop that enhances the sound of the shell & rim shots, will never rust and looks amazing. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO , USA , January 15, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SAN JUAN, PUERTO …
WASHINGTON -- China’s military rise is well-planned, and Chinese leaders are following a strategy they believe will lead to greater power and influence both regionally and globally, according to an unclassified report released today by the Defense …
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans account for 18% of all suicides in the United States, with 20 veterans each day committing suicide. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 15, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Citizens Commission on …
Featured: Civil War archives containing Pa. soldier’s diaries, tintype, Gettysburg correspondence + POW collection of officers’ CDVs, bone carvings WILLOUGHBY, OHIO, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Some of the highest- …
$9.1MM settlement between U.S. DOJ and 3M to resolve allegations of defective earplugs will not be distributed directly to military personnel with hearing loss. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a recent …
United Electronic Industries (UEI) today announced the UEIPAC series of standalone embedded controllers now offers an optional 8347E CPU. WALPOLE, MA, USA, January 14, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United Electronic Industries (UEI) today announced …
SMi Reports: A new brochure has been released for SMi’s 5th annual Future Soldier Technology conference and focus day LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 14, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new brochure has been released for the Future Soldier …
IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning Qatar’s support of DOD activities at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) during the second U.S.-Qatar …
SMi Reports: 5th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe conference will take place in Prague, Czech Republic on 20th and 21st May 2019. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 14, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With the $2.5 billion …
IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Blended Retirement System opt-in enrollment period closed at midnight on Dec. 31, 2018, capping off the successful roll-out of a new retirement system for members of the uniformed services. More than 400,000 DOD service members …
mobilityView recommended in the 2019, 36th edition, of Jeff A. Schnepper ‘s bestselling book, ‘How to Pay Zero Taxes’ NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, January 14, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Toronto, 14th January 2019 – Jeff A. Schnepper (Cherry …
James Cardenas former Director Of Certification for Western Regional NMSDC and Site Visit Consultant for WBEC-Pacific added to Advisory Board DETROIT, MI, US, January 11, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Veterans Business Development …
Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Anthony Rix, Former Flag Officer Sea Training, Royal Navy invites you to Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2019 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 11, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “It is with great pleasure that …
Download logo As stated by South Africa Mr President, We would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Ms Leila Zerrougui, for her briefing. We welcome and thank CENI, SADC and the African Union of their assessment of the …
PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Security was top of mind as an estimated 700,000 spectators lined the streets of Pasadena to view the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade. Dozens of Meridian Rapid Defense Group’s …
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