Associates of the Cold War Air Museum enjoy getting together to fly their aircraft. It's a special treat when our friend Scott comes along and shares his videos with the blog.
Bord 107 plays to the camera during formation practice.
And makes a nice roll-off.
Thanks Scott! We are hoping to be able to schedule a formation clinic with our friends at the Red Star Pilot's Association soon. Stay tuned for further information
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Mi-24 Air to Air Video
We are fortunate at the Cold War Air Museum to have the support of various groups and friends. A recent visit to the outstanding Garland Heliport near the Museum generated this video of the Mi-24 in flight.
Our friends at SKY Helicopter shot this video of the Mi-24 from one of their helicopter news ships, then edited it with their production equipment and added music just for fun!
Our thanks to the guys (and gals) at Sky for this fun production. Visit their web site (and YouTube) for more information and videos about their operations and equipment.
Our friends at SKY Helicopter shot this video of the Mi-24 from one of their helicopter news ships, then edited it with their production equipment and added music just for fun!
Our thanks to the guys (and gals) at Sky for this fun production. Visit their web site (and YouTube) for more information and videos about their operations and equipment.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Things change, some things stay the same.
One of the interesting parts of military aviation is both how little and how much things change.
Recently we posted a picture of one of our directors, Peter Coz, grabbing a moment to study his flight manuals while resting against the Mi-24.
Looking at this picture, I was reminded of a photo in my family albums, from 1945. In it, another marine is taking a moment to read his mail before shipping out to the Pacific.
This young marine landed on Iwo Jima in the fifth wave of marines and was severely wounded on the beach. He survived three days without medical attention because the medic who first saw him believed he was dead. The volcanic sand of Iwo Jima got into the severe wound on his jaw and caused the blood to coagulate and saved his life. When the graves registration people came to bury him, they discovered he was still alive.
Eventually recovering and continuing with a military career, he retired from the U. S. Army as a Master Sergeant after two tours in Viet Nam. I am proud to say that Marine that landed on Iwo Jima, my uncle, still lives today in good health in North Carolina.
If photographs and blogs had been around in Roman times, I'm sure they would have shown Centurions in similar poses of recline. Marines and soldiers learn to grab a moments rest whenever and wherever it can be found.
Recently we posted a picture of one of our directors, Peter Coz, grabbing a moment to study his flight manuals while resting against the Mi-24. Looking at this picture, I was reminded of a photo in my family albums, from 1945. In it, another marine is taking a moment to read his mail before shipping out to the Pacific.
This young marine landed on Iwo Jima in the fifth wave of marines and was severely wounded on the beach. He survived three days without medical attention because the medic who first saw him believed he was dead. The volcanic sand of Iwo Jima got into the severe wound on his jaw and caused the blood to coagulate and saved his life. When the graves registration people came to bury him, they discovered he was still alive. Eventually recovering and continuing with a military career, he retired from the U. S. Army as a Master Sergeant after two tours in Viet Nam. I am proud to say that Marine that landed on Iwo Jima, my uncle, still lives today in good health in North Carolina.
If photographs and blogs had been around in Roman times, I'm sure they would have shown Centurions in similar poses of recline. Marines and soldiers learn to grab a moments rest whenever and wherever it can be found.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Veteran's Day
On the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month, the guns of the "War to End All Wars" fell silent as the armistice ending the First World War was signed in 1918. Originally celebrated as "Armistice Day" in memory of WWI, this day is now celebrated as "Veteran's Day" in America to honor all Veterans who have served in all wars and in peacetime.
This day, November 11th, is also celebrated in many other countries around the world for like reasons even though it may be called by different names. Although our choice of videos and stories is often America-centric, the Cold War Air Museum takes this opportunity to recognize all veterans, of all wars, and of all nations. Our doors are always open to you and your families.
Take time today to think of those who are serving and to thank those around you who have served. And may our special thoughts and prayers be with the men, women and children of our extended military family, both overseas and at home where tragedy recently struck at Fort Hood.
The Song became an instant hit, a second national anthem for all Americans in the 40's and 50's, a signature song for Kate Smith and for Patriotism. The early days of (black and white) national television coincided with the early days of the cold war and stations would often sign on in the morning with the National Anthem and sign off at night with God Bless America. Such patriotic feelings now seem as rare as those black and white televisions.
All royalties from this patriotic song of just 40 words were assigned to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America by the composer.
We also wish to extend a "thank you" and acknowledgement to the authors of these videos whose credits may be found on YouTube.
This day, November 11th, is also celebrated in many other countries around the world for like reasons even though it may be called by different names. Although our choice of videos and stories is often America-centric, the Cold War Air Museum takes this opportunity to recognize all veterans, of all wars, and of all nations. Our doors are always open to you and your families.
Take time today to think of those who are serving and to thank those around you who have served. And may our special thoughts and prayers be with the men, women and children of our extended military family, both overseas and at home where tragedy recently struck at Fort Hood.
Veteran's Day 2009, may our thoughts and prayers be with you
A special song for Armistice (Veterans) Day
Before leaving our blog today, I want to add a story about a special song. Irving Berlin, a famous American Composer wrote "God Bless America" in 1918, the year of the Armistice, but put it aside at the time. In 1938 with WWII looming on the horizon, the composer, who had a special appreciation for the plight of the Jews in Europe and the freedoms of America, brought forth his song for Kate Smith to perform on National Radio for the Armistice Day program that year.The Song became an instant hit, a second national anthem for all Americans in the 40's and 50's, a signature song for Kate Smith and for Patriotism. The early days of (black and white) national television coincided with the early days of the cold war and stations would often sign on in the morning with the National Anthem and sign off at night with God Bless America. Such patriotic feelings now seem as rare as those black and white televisions.
All royalties from this patriotic song of just 40 words were assigned to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America by the composer.
We also wish to extend a "thank you" and acknowledgement to the authors of these videos whose credits may be found on YouTube.
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