From the time he started flying P-38s during WWII, he knew he had a lifetime of combat flying ahead. He missed combat in the Korean War, but made up for lost time during his tours in Vietnam as a command pilot.Retired as a Brigadier General.
Breath of French Air
Another great LIFE archive find are these color shots from Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut during the 1940s. Electric boat is the premier submarine manufacturer in the U.S., possibly in the world. My grandfather worked for General Dynamics (who owns Electric Boat) in sixties overseeing the cons
Celebrities are just ordinary people....except they are rich, famous, beautiful, and incredibly talented. Celebrities also take amazing photos.
Working on a principle that's about as old as mankind itself, the Nave Air Conditioning System uses terracotta's evaporative cooling abilities to naturally regu
A gender related to libraries, breaths of fresh air, old books, wooden flooring and high windows, lanterns dying out, and a peaceful afternoon inside. Can be a collectic gender but doesn’t have to be…
TIME commissioned Sanna Dullaway to colorize iconic images of WWII refugees
Quickly cook up some caramelized onions in your air fryer. Easy to cook to exactly your liking, these onions are rich, sweet and delicious!
Here at My Modern Met we have a soft spot for up-and-coming young artists and photographers. 20-year-old Melania Brescia is our latest discovery. Hailing
Learn the basics of the most common air-conditioning systems for the home, including window, portable, ductless (split), central air systems, and more.
A bicycle with wings and a Land Rover that turns into a hovercraft are just a couple of British inventions that failed to take off – but there are many more. An archive of weird and wacky innovations has been unearthed by an amateur historian as he trawled through a collection of images spanning the last century
Make your space more sustainable with the latest information on industrial design and product design.
Presenting a gallery of vintage photos of motorcycle riding women .
It's (almost) that time of year again: the time for jeans, hoodies, fires, and, if you work in a drafty office, space heaters. Instead of relying on some eyesore to keep you warm this year, upgrade to the Dyson Hot...
Slicey the Pig Dashboard Wiggler is a moving dashboard decoration of a rather sinister-looking pig carving himself created by the folks at Archie McPhee.
Whoever did the research and found these did an excellent job.
Easy and delicious air fryer apple fritters are healthier than the deep-fried recipe! Gluten-free and perfect dessert for fall!
Ciara Burke (pictured), from Perth, thought she had landed her dream job when she was invited to join the carrier's 'Emirates Aviation College' from among a host of international applicants.
Who wants to smell like an old lady? You know that musty, sweet smell Grandma has? There are things you can do to avoid it. Find out causes and cures.
01. 96% of U.S. pet-custody cases involve dogs. Only 1% involve cats.
Editor’s Choice: How the Blitz saved Britain
The Airwomen’s Stories – WAAF Cpl. Daphne Wallis Photo taken 1945 I was 17 years old when the War started in 1939 and had thoughts of joining one of the services. The ATS (Army) was my first choice until somebody mentioned the WAAF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force). I said I have never heard of […]
Fresh air is good for everyone's health, especially kids. That’s accepted conventional wisdom today. Just look at all the babies being paraded around in
To English-speaking visitors: This post in English http://pavelkosenko.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/4x5-kodachromes/ Я часто хожу на сайт www.shorpy.com вдохновляться цветом Кодахрома. Сайт широко известен своими архивными фотографиями, так что вряд ли он будет для вас открытием. Но мне вот захотелось…
The Sphinx of Giza, or the Great Sphinx of Giza, is a colossal monument that was constructed during ancient Egypt. It is located near the Pyramids of Egypt on the west bank of the River Nile, just outside Cairo. The presence of the three pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) and the Sphinx as a guardian …
August 1942. "Women in industry. Aircraft motor workers. A million-dollar baby, not in terms of money but in her value to Uncle Sam, 21-year-old Eunice Hancock, erstwhile five-and-ten-cent store emplo
American Airlines, September 1940, Let me show the way to go home
