Recent content by Dana Bell

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...

Hi Gary, The best image must have been taken after May 1940 - that's when the designators like "12R" were introduced. Looks like the commander's bird of the 12 Recon Squadron. Cheers, Dana

Steve, If you do get back to College Park, make sure I give you a copy of my latest versions of the Sarah Clark finding aids - either drop me an e-mail or bring a thumb drive. I've repaired most of the errors introduced by the interns who help process and rehouse the materials, and added some...

The B-18 didn't actually beat the Boeing 299 - the 299 was dropped from the competition when the air force crashed the prototype before completing all the tests. To better control the possible back-room deals, Congress had required all competitors to complete ALL tests to be eligible for...

Hi Macandy, I'm curious what you consider basic research - where did your quotes come from? It's true that there were problems with Brewster wing construction, but all Vought, Goodyear, and Brewster outer wing panels were built at Briggs; all inner wing sections were built at the same...

Must be a well researched article if - even in the title - the author confuses the US Air Force with America's Army Air Forces... Cheers, Dana

"If you can read this, you are too close." Cheers, Dana

Hi GTX, I don't come here to learn more about your opinions on US (or other) politics. Post links as you wish but shut TFU with your BS. Dana

I wasn't impressed with this video. There were so many simple mistakes (UAAC?) that everything else was thrown into doubt. I'm not certain which explanations were well researched and which ones were bunk. Cheers, Dana

NOw THAT's fast food - the kind of food that makes you want to fast.... Cheers, Dana

I used to be surprised by the lack of a magnetic declination note in the keys of those old aviation maps. But - of course - if the planes weren't carrying compasses, the declination didn't matter! Cheers, Dana