My[confined]Space (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Howard Aircraft Corporation DGA-15 was a single engine civil aircraft adapted by the US military for use in support roles during World War II, such as light transports and navigation trainers. As a Navy light transport it was designated GH-1 and by the Army Air Corps UC-70 Nightingale. As a navigation trainer the Navy [...]
DVIDS RSS 2.0 Feed (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
The Afghan National Army Air Corps celebrated the arrival of two, newly-refurbished C27 aircraft with a dedication ceremony, Nov. 15, at the Kabul International Airport.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Two C-27 military support planes have been delivered to the Afghan National Army Air Corps - a small step on the road to helping Afghanistan's security forces develop a modern aerial fleet.
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Two C-27 military support planes have been delivered to the Afghan National Army Air Corps _ a small step on the road to helping Afghanistan's security forces develop a modern aerial fleet.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Two C-27 military support planes have been delivered to the Afghan National Army Air Corps - a small step on the road to helping Afghanistan's security forces develop a modern aerial fleet.
In the Midst of Miracles (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
I was fortunate enough to grow up knowing, and occasionally flying with, a WWII fighter pilot of the Army Air Corps. He never quite put the war behind him and, even now, at almost 90 years of age, his conversations are often dominated by old war stories of Saipan and the air battles over the South Pacific. I've asked questions at times, and have been allowed to peruse his old flight logs and photos,...
PawPaw's House (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Our school had a Veteran's Day presentation today. The featured guest was Senior Master Sergeant James Haynes, US Army Air Corps. He sat there in the front row of seats in a maroon American Legion tunic, unassuming, quiet, just a little old man with a lot of history. Towards the end of the presentation, we learned that he is a Bataan Death March survivor. The students gave him a standing ovation. After...
The Daily Gazette stories (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
During World War II, five brothers in the Severino family of Schenectady served their country in uniform -- one in the Army, two in the Army Air Corps, one in the Coast Guard and finally another in the Navy. As Veterans Day approaches, the two living brothers and members of the extended family reflect on their service.
Helmand Blog - Afghanistan (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
British Army Air Corps Apache helicopter at Camp Bastion, Helmand
Helmand Blog - Afghanistan (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
A PAIR of hero Brits proved Our Boys are the world's toughest — after hammering all other nation's soldiers at the forces first Afghan marathon. More than 300 super-fit servicemen from the US, Denmark and Estonia turned out for the race around fortified US and UK bases, in Helmand. Hardy US Marines organised the endurance challenge to prove their superior mettle — but it was Lynx chopper...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Frank P. Weil, a retired Air Force officer who went on to careers as a teacher at El Camino High School and a bridge tournament director on cruise ships, has died at age 91. He died Oct. 23 of cancer, said his son, Curt. He was a gregarious man who loved meeting people and sharing stories over bridge games with friends at the Dante Club, his son said. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and...
A Conservative Lesbian (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
I have more details now on my Uncle Donald Yockey’s service during World War II. He volunteered for the Army Air Corps on May 26, 1941, and served as a crew chief in the 529th squadron of the 311th group in the 14th Air Force, which was designated the Flying Tigers, led by Maj. Gen. [...]
i69 (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
PEARL HARBOR Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 9:00 PM The classic story of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is told through the eyes of two boyhood friends, now serving as officers in the Army Air Corps. Rafe is an energetic young pilot who is selected to fly with the British in ...
Net News Publisher (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
Military personnel and industry partners are using pioneering technology to train Armed Forces personnel for fighting the Taleban in Afghanistan from a hangar at RAF Waddington near Lincoln. RAF Tornado aircrew from II (AC) Squadron based at RAF Marham in Norfolk, Army Air Corps personnel from Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk and soldiers from 97 Battery, 4th [...]
BloggingStocks (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Filed under: Small business In the restaurant business, Troy Smith is a giant. He is the founder of Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC ). Now, the company has a chain of about 3,600 units across 42 states. Unfortunately, Smith died this week. He was 87. Like many great entrepreneurs, Smith got experience in his industry before he started his business. After serving in the Army Air Corps in World War II, he...
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