From: "Jan" "kemperr" wrote I saw an online store where you can get "We Got Him" shirts, hats, etc. Looks pretty cool. I think I might pick up a shirt. Thanks for the info, I'll wait until there is one with Bush picture on...

At dawn on this day the Battle of the Bulge began as German forces drove through the Ardennes forest toward Dinant, Namur and Liege on the Meuse river. Memories never to be forgotten. Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

I have seen one model and several original photos of overall RLM "76" (pale blue) Me-109G-10's. Does anyone know their actual service purpose in this color scheme and what units flew them? Al

15 Dec 2003 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News You can also receive this resource listing that is published daily via email by The American War Library (www.amervets.com). Go here for more info: http://members.aol.com/militarypeople/e-wcor.htm International Red Cross...

Hub of military aviation (EXCERPT) Air missions part of area's social fabric, by Brad Olson Caller-Times December 15, 2003 On any given day in the Coastal Bend, nearly 20 varieties of airplanes or helicopters are flying above. They run the gamut of military and civilian aircraft:...

V-22 Osprey reaches 1,000-hour milestone (EXCERPT) by Ward Carroll NAVAIR (V-22) PAO The V-22 recently surpassed 1,000-flight hours flown since the Osprey's return to flight in May 2002. Osprey No. 24 got the program past the mark during an icing test flight over Nova Scotia, where a V-22...

David Pratt, Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton, has just been appointed Minister of National Defence. In a break from usual practice he has been appointed to the department for which he had the oversight committee, the Standing Committee on National Defence and...

http://www.matthewstinson.com/blog/archives/000997.html Rob

Actually. the Germans captured Saddam first back in 1945, but the USA covered up the facts. (Just saving Mr. Arndt the trouble of posting) Bob McKellar, all around helpful person

The Wright brothers first flight is correctly being celebrated as a milestone achievement in aviation. I wonder if the anniversary of Sputnik will receive the same attention in a few years! This is just as an important anniversary. No, I'm not a communist; this was asked on another news group so...

Are the following RAF bases under Bomber Command during WWII or some other command? Khormaksar RAF Station, Aden Australia? Ascension Island Bahamas Bermuda Canada? RAF Minneriya, Ceylon

Saddam Hussein Press Release: The 2003 Nobel Prize Award And The 2003 MAN Of The Year Award Goes To SADDAM HUSSEIN HE Is the most down to earth An caring MAN on earth he is a very nice man who gos to Church every sunday She's a girl scout who helps little olds ladys across the street so for all...

Considering we have flown a B-52 to Russia as a symbol of goodwill (I guess). I have always hoped that we might be able to obtain a Tu-95 for permanent display in a US museum as it was so prominently used and intercepted by US aircraft in the cold war. Has anyone ever heard of an attempt to get a...

Early last week I was surprised to see a pair of vintage jet warbirds on short final for San Jose International Airport, SJC, here in California. They looked looked like Hawker Hunters, but I didn't think anyone is still flying those? Does anyone know about these aircraft that visited SJC...

As we did last year, AeroFile is celebrating the Holiday Season (and my Birthday) with a sale of sorts. From December 1 to December 24, 2003, when you order copy of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" we will pay your shipping. What a great Holiday gift. We still have some...

On a fighter equipped with machine guns and 20mm cannon, how common was it to fire BOTH weapons at the same time? Thanks in advance for your response.

Ohio museum celebrates military flight (EXCERPT) By Bob Downing Knight Ridder/Tribune Published December 14, 2003 DAYTON, Ohio -- Yes, there's a replica of the Wright Military Flyer, used in 1909 on the first military flight in the United States, but the U.S. Air Force Museum here is a lot more...

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 Saddam Hussein has been captured, TIME magazine confirmed. "It's true," said a U.S. intelligence official in Baghdad about the arrest of the former dictator. The official wouldn't give any more details except to confirm that the former dictator had been detained the...

Today we have uploaded our new "WinNotam" software tool: - Download and organize worldwide Notams for locations of your choice - Display in OUTLOOK style window, print at your discretion - Automatic download function with selectable time intervals - Send e-mail when new Notams have arrived - Setup...

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