CECIL B. DEMILLE—AVIATOR
THE NAME Cecil B. DeMille conjures up thoughts of Hollywood epics, not to say the classic film set comment, “Any time you’re ready, C.B.” Or, if you’re into old time … Continue reading
August 28, 2012 · 2 Comments
OUTDATED ENGINEERING WINS THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
THE HAWKER Hurricane had old fashioned design elements even when introduced in 1935. And, yes, it was technically outshone by the Supermarine Spitfire coming along several years later. But the … Continue reading
August 20, 2012 · 4 Comments
WILBUR WOWS ‘EM AT LE MANS
AVIATION HISTORY was made on August 8, 1908, not far from Le Mans, when Wilbur Wright showed Europeans the absolute state of aeroplane art. He did this just off what’s … Continue reading
August 13, 2012 · 1 Comment
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