military history
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The Quiet Heart of the Sky
She was born from the bloodline of a legend—the Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter was forged from the same spirit that gave life to the mighty B-29 Superfortress. A child of necessity and innovation, she rose to serve during the Cold War,… Continue reading
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Whispers and Vipers
Low over the steaming jungles of Vietnam, the Hughes OH-6A Cayuse—known as the “Loach”—skimmed the treetops, a whisper of defiance against the thick, humid air. Sleek, fearless, it was the first to slip into danger, coaxing the enemy to reveal… Continue reading
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Reflections of Sacrifice
Her reflection ripples gently across the water—a quiet echo of those who did not come home. Their legacy lives on—in the stillness, in the silence, and in every reflection of what it means to be free… Continue reading
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Loyal Wings
Born of ruggedness and strength, she embraced her role as a dedicated and loyal teacher for young military pilots… Continue reading
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Brrrrrttt!
When you design a gun with wings… 😎 Continue reading
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North American T-6G Texan
While I was at the Pickaway County Airport (KCYO) over the weekend, I had the opportunity to see this beautiful 1952 North American T-6G Texan. These U.S. military single-engine advanced trainers were used to instruct pilots during WW2. They continued… Continue reading
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North American Aviation T-6C Texan
“The airplane is just a bunch of sticks and wires and cloth, a tool for learning about the sky and about what kind of person I am, when I fly. An airplane stands for freedom, for joy, for the power… Continue reading
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Every Pilot Logbook Tells a Story
“Aviators live by hours, not by days.” T. H. White, England Have My Bones, 1936. While a pilot’s professional experience is recorded in their logbook, a treasure is concealed within each page… a story unique to every pilot. If the… Continue reading
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Strawberry Bitch
This Consolidated B-24D Liberator served in the 512th Bomb Squadron, flying combat missions from North Africa in 1943-1944. Continue reading
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Nieuports Looking Skyward
After entering WW1, the young U.S. Army Air Service (USAAS) did not have fighter aircraft of their own. To fill this void they were assigned French built Nieuport 28 C.1. Many young American aces, like Eddie Rickenbacker, scored their first… Continue reading
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Waco UPF-7
Beautiful 1941 Waco UPF-7 showing off on the flight line at the Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-in (MERFI), Grimes Field (I74), Urbana, Ohio. “Just as musicians feel about scores and melodies, dancers about the steps and flow of music, so we’re one… Continue reading
Everything Tells A Story... 