RCAF Kittyhawk in the Smithsonian
With all of the exciting ‘stuff’ going on, it occurred to me when creating a Facebook post on what the significance of today was for my family (WWII life saving crash day), that I failed to write a blog post about this SUPER exciting find at the Smithsonian! So here it is, better late than […]
WWII at Elmendorf Air Field
Last Sunday, on Canada Day nonetheless, I was blessed with the opportunity to fly out of the very same airfield as my grandfather did 76 years prior, Elmendorf Field, (Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson). It was 1942 and the RCAF had just arrived in Anchorage to commence joint operations with the U.S. Army Air Corps. Here […]
Once A Pilot, Always A Pilot
Volunteer pilot Brian Norris released this in flight video of WWII Veteran Pilot, Bob Brocklehurst’s ride in the TF-51D Mustang. Here you get to hear some of Bob’s war stories, listen to some technical talk and watch Bob take control of the plane. So much fun to ride along with them! Thanks Brian for allowing […]