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Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II
The WASPS took to the sky, breaking with convention to serve their country in a time of war
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Engineers and the military
Even in times of peace, the role of engineers in the various military organisations is diverse and significant.
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The 'Royal Canadian Air Force' (RCAF)
From 1914 to the present, Canada's Royal Air Force has been there when the world has called. From defending Britain to supplying food to the needy in Somalia, the RCAF has proven to be a vital force in the worlds activities.
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Mothers and Wives - a poem
Wives and Mothers of those in the service have a difficult path, but we get through, looking forward to happier days ahead.
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International Peacekeepers March in Brisbane
The International Peacekeepers March in Brisbane, Australia, was a successful event organised and coordinated by the UNAA, United Nations Association of Australia.
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RAF Foreign Legions in WWII
The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.
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The Cenotaph, Whitehall
Following the end of the Great War it was decided that a permanent memorial should be erected to commemorate the fallen. The Cenotaph in Whitehall is that memorial.
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The Hawker Hurricane
In battle the aircraft the Hawker Hurricane personified the fighting men of World War II. It was rugged, craggy and not that particularly attractive.
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Clinton Reverses Decade Old Decline in Defense Budget
Is Clinton's recent defense spending request enough?
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Allan Wilmot recalls "The Southlanders"
Allan Wilmot, founder member of a 1950/60s pop group, starred with Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Don Lang and Tommy Steele. The group is best known for "The Mole in the Hole."
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Best Museum Tours in Tucson Arizona
Pima Air and Space Museum is unique to Arizona's Sonoran Desert. It is the largest non-government funded aviation museum in the world.
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Famous Americans in World War Two
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these writers, prophets, boxers and musicians more for what they would accomplish later than for the war.
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Fly Girls of World War II
Museums across the country are joining Congress to recognize a special group of women.
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The Axis World War II Airlink
With secret submarine voyages taking months, the Axis looked into a rapid communication air link to keep in contact during World War Two.
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African Americans and Women in WWII
During the Second World War little pressure was placed upon American society to rethink gender and racial stereotypes.
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THE HOME FRONT: 2001
The people of Canada who are guarding the "homefront" have a responsibility to assure the morale of our troops is kept high, especially in the upcoming Christmas season.
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Woman Aviator Jacqueline Cochran
One of the world's foremost women pilots, Jacqueline Cochran was the first woman to win the Bendix trophy and break the sound barrier.
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Imagine Me & You and more
Imagine Me & You finds its way to DVD June 27th, 2006 amongst Annapolis and a slew of foreign Film and TV releases
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The San Diego Aerospace Museum
Spanning the wings of time, it's all here for the lovers of flight and space exploration
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Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat
The versatile F-14 Tomcat served the United States Navy through four decades, while amassing an impressive combat record.
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Barry Saunders Moves To The Magnetic South
Barry Saunders (ex Warratahs) has released his new album, Magnetic South. Here, he talks to Anne-Marie de Bruin.
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Stargate Sg-1 Guide : Key Words
Guide to various common and key words used on the show.
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Essential Elements of Good Radio
Knowing the building blocks of radio, how to use them and how to mix them together makes making great radio easier.
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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
The P-47 Thunderbolt was the most versatile and durable of all fighter aircraft and built a combat record that is challenged by very few other planes.
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The failure of Operation Barbarossa
Barbarossa began with massive victories for the German armed forces yet failed to gain total victory. Despite huge losses the Red Army was not beaten decisively.
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The Haunted Ohio Reformatory in Mansfield
The haunted reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio has a history with tales of torture and murder. The site is most famous for its use as a movie set and its ghost.
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Versailles and the Second World War
In 1919, deputations from the victors of the first World War got together in the palace of the remote region of Versailles, to decide the fate of the vanquished.
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A History of Appeasement Part 2
The policy continued and the Allies'intelligence was so limited that it missed the opportunity to stop Hitler completely when he reoccupied the Rhineland. Ultimately appeasement ceased but by that time it was far too late.

A History of Appeasement - Part 1
Appeasement, in politics, is a dirty word but it is a policy stillused under other names. Can we learn any lessons from its use in dealing with Hitler?

MINORITY MUSEUMS Part II - Women by Mary Haegele
Museums that tell the history of peoples that are minorities within the culture that they live. Emphasis is on minority owned museums. This article is about women.
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Monkey Business
In the Jungles of Brazil new monkey species are being discovered. Find out what types and more about the primates.
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One Canadian Remembers
Canadian thoughts on Memorial Day
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Preseason Outland Favorites Named
The Football Writers' Association of America has released a preseason list of Outland Trophy favorites. Find out who to watch and why.
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California Highway 1 Scenic Drive
The coast road between San Francisco and Los Angeles has some of California's best views, and historic sights on the southern stretch from Hearst Castle to Santa Barbara.
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Canadians in D-Day Action at Juno Beach
Sixty-five years ago, June 6, 1944, the British, Americans and Canadians began Operation Overlord, a critical offensive attack to turn the advantage to the Allies in WW2.
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Captain Dorothy Stratton, Director of SPARS
A commissioned Lieutenant in the WAVES, Stratton led Women Reserves in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.
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Kokoda Track Significant Sites
Many Battles were fought on the Kokoda Trail. Australian and Japanese soldiers died fighting on the track, so these are significant places for both countries.
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Nancy Bird Walton Australian Aviator
A love of life above the clouds took Nancy Bird Walton around the world, fulfilling dreams that began in childhood.
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SPARS, the Unknown Women of World War II
Headed by Dorothy Stratton, the SPARS freed up thousands of men to engage in combat or naval duty for the war effort.
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The Fulton Skyhook STAR System
Invented by an adventurer, the Skyhook Surface to Air Recovery System was a unique answer to a very relevant problem in the Cold War.
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The Hunt For The Bismarck
The Bismarck was the most famous German battleship of the Second World War. Launched in 1939, Bismarck was the lead ship in her class.
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Greg Johnson
Auckland singer-sonwriter, Greg Johnson, released his fourth album, "Chinese Whispers" last year. Here is an interview with him.
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Johnny Hart, Creator of B.C. and Wizard of Id
Grog, Wiley, The Fat Broad, The Cute Chick, Peter and many more make up the cast of the prehistoric cartoon, B.C. Johnny Hart s the creative genius behind the pencil of caveman advancement. This community even has a golf ball washer - a turtle that licks the ball clean!
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Psychopaths, Sadists, Misfits, and Murderers - Part 1
First of a two-part article describing the leaders and one or two others who did Hitler's bidding, who were the actual killers and torturers.

Choices, choices, choices...
Decide what you want your chickens for and get the best breed to suit you.
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