Does anyone know of where a good map of Santiago harbor (Cuba) could be located? So far all of the 1898 era maps seem fairly inaccurate and contradictory. A modern map would work just as well for me, but I can't find even any good commercial maps. I assume somewhere there might be some USAF...

Does anyone have any pics or descriptions of the correct paint scheme for a Me-208 (not 108 unless they had similar schemes) as used by the Germans during the war years? Its my understanding that some 200 of the tri gear 208's were used by the Germans during the war? The wing gear is very similar...

Anyone familiar with NAS Miami during WWII? I am trying to determine a naval location reference NAS Miami as "Pt. Affirm" I can't find it on the net. Not sure if it is merely a local naval aviation reference point, a swallowed up town, or a point of land. Surely there are still some naval...

On Sunday, May 3, 1998 at 1:00:00 AM UTC-6, Jjjg4 wrote: I've got several questions on some squadrons and/or units of the Navy that operated 121's, R7V's, Connie's. The first is a squadron know as MATRON-2, I have seen a picture of a R7V-1 (131659) with "MATRON-2" painted on the fuselage,...

This can be a problem. I get calls from friends talking about how the wife or husband tends to be too much into small problems, that why can't they see the "big picture"? Sometimes you do not want all the details when you call back home. The other problem is that when someone dies, the fellows...

I understand that the T-34C is now phased out of Naval service. I have also heard rumors that the Navy, in their infinite wisdom, is going to cut them all up, rather than sell them to willing civilian buyers. Anybody out there know the truth?

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of flying in a massed Veterans' Day formation at DeLand, FL. I was leading White Flight, consisting of my Johnson Rocket, a Comanche and a Bonanza. We had arranged to form up over Bob Lee Airport with Red Flight, consisting of an SX-300, a T-34 and and SBD...

Neat color films of WW-II carriers in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9dR3h2HdnBQ -- Remove _'s from email address to talk to me.

Navy decides to split Super Hornets between Beach and N.C. (EXCERPT) By JACK DORSEY, The Virginian-Pilot © July 18, 2003 The Navy's final environmental impact statement on where to base the East Coast's 144 new Super Hornets recommends splitting aircraft between Va. Beach and North Carolina, and...

27 Jul 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 Vets gather for funeral of...

Atsugi helicopter squadron follows ships home from Gulf (EXCERPT) , By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Monday, July 28, 2003 ATSUGI NAVAL AIR FACILITY, Japan — After 177 days at sea and six months away from family and friends, 20 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 51...

Team off to Aleutians to recover remains of WWII Navy aviators (EXCERPT) , By Wayne Specht, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Monday, July 28, 2003 Searchers from U.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii are expected in the western Aleutian Islands this week to attempt recovery of...

Four Nimitz Aviators Safe after (EXCERPT) Ejecting from EA-6B Prowler Story Number: NNS030728-01 Release Date: 7/28/2003 9:11:00 AM From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs ABOARD USS NIMITZ (NNS) -- Four aircrew are safe and in good condition after ejecting from...

Senator asks Navy for report on pilot (EXCERPT) , By Rowan Scarborough THE WASHINGTON TIMES Sen. Bill Nelson has asked the Pentagon for a copy of a classified report on missing Navy Capt. Michael Scott Speicher that casts doubt on the credibility of an Iraqi defector who claimed to have seen...

North Island completes 5-year Spanish F/A-18 program (EXCERPT) by Bill Bartkus NAVAIR DEPOT NORTH ISLAND CORONADO, Calif. - The last two of 22 Spanish Air Force F/A-18s have left NAVAIR Depot North Island. Depot pilots recently landed safely in the Spanish-owned Canary Islands off the northwest...

Vietnam pilots retell stories (EXCERPT) BY MICK WALSH Staff Writer Two things immediately capture your eye when looking at the cover of the latest book on Vietnam: the title and the author's name. "Pucker Factor 10" is the name of the book, authored by North Carolinian James Joyce.

Definition of a Veteran? A veteran is defined by federal law, moral code and military service as "Any, Any, Any"... A military veteran is Any person who served for Any length of time in Any military service branch. Definition of a War Veteran? A war veteran is any GI (Government Issue) ordered...

Friendly Fire Notebook An effort has begun to collect and preserve the details of every friendly fire incident that took or changed the lives of American soldiers. Since the Revolutionary War thousands upon thousands of military personnel have been injured or killed due to mistaken or...

Pride in Service: Wearing Your True Military Color http://www.amervets.com/mypride After decades of personal neglect American veterans are now expressing pride in their military service. The greatest display of pride is expressed in one's daily wear of a military medal ribbon... a practice that...

Marines fight for $48 billion high-tech air fleet (EXCERPT) Staggering costs, fatal crashes have plagued vertical take-off LESLIE WAYNE NEW YORK TIMES SERVICE PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, Md.— In the clear summer sky, the V-22 Osprey was showing its stuff. It went backward, zoomed at...