Recent content by Dana Bell

Hi All, I finally listened to this webcast today, then read all of the follow-up comments. I don't know Greg (or even his last name), but the more I dig through the Archives, the more I see massive holes in his arguments. I suspect entering the argument would be a waste of time, especially...

I thinks we're all having a problem with those pre-1962 Navy designations today - that should read "R3D-1!"

As with many other Seventh AF squadrons, the 44th was transferred between groups and independent stations as needed. Here's the best book I've seen on that unit...

I've got no say in what you link to, but that site is giving away free downloads to materials that are still covered by copyright. It's not that that practice is money out of my pocket, but it actually IS money out of my pocket... Cheers, Dana

Never liked coffee, but LOVE PG Tips! The local US grocery stores stopped carrying it, so mail order works, Makes a great iced tea too... Cheers, Dana

On the one hand, my recent move left me with a MUCH smaller office. On the other hand, I've been forced to go through my collections to decide what to keep and where things should be filed. One result is that the transparency I mentioned all those years ago finally turned up. I'm sure it's no...

Good call - That's Glenn himself coming on board Pennsylvania on 18 January 1911. And so began US naval aviation... Cheers, Dana

There are several scattered reports on French pre- and early-War aircraft in NARA RG342 entries P26 and P27 (the Sarah Clark Collection). Some files are a single page, but others are complete evaluations with photos. Good Luck - once they reopen... Cheers, Dana

Thank you gents, Sorry I was away for so long - my loss. And yes, that was me back in Albany in 1971. I'd been a modeler forever, but those folks gave me my start on archival research and writing! Cheers, Dana

Hi Flypaper, Having recently returned to the forum, I was please to see your recent posting on interwar Navy floatplanes. I've recently done a good bit of research on the subject, I've discovered a few things you might enjoy. The photo of California was taken on 31 May 1934 when she was...

Hi Der Adler, Despite my recent outburst several days back (I'm still trying to figure what I thought I'd accomplish), I think we're on the same page, though still separated on a few points. Your opening sentence noted that there had been no violation of the politics rule, but your closing...

Hi Der Adler, Despite my recent outburst several days back (I'm still trying to figure what I thought I'd accomplish), I think we're on the same page, though still separated on a few points. Your opening sentence noted that there had been no violation of the politics rule, but your closing...

Gents, I'm trying to stay out of the political side of this, and I certainly want to see the Ukraine supported militarily, however I would point out two things in response to some of the heavily political post recently shared here: The Ukraine has a long history of corruption, including...

Looks like the US Night Fighter book will be on my list for completion in early 2024 - at least I can hope...

Hi Everyone! Lately I've been up to the gunwales again, so I've had very few opportunities to post - it's a shame since I've seen so many really interesting recent topics here. I very much appreciate sharing my earlier posts, though - many thanks! In most cases tend to avoid commenting on...