The thought that Jock died for his country is of no comfort to me His memory is all I have left to love. – John Low’s fiancee, 10 January 1918 World War I saw many firsts. The first aircraft in combat, the first tanks in combat, the first use of chemical warfare, the first use … Continue reading
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The Dynamics of Death Tour – Part 1
This trip was conceived relatively recently, but I never say no to an adventure – particularly one involving my mates Andy Drury and Nigel Green. And so off to France and Belgium we went… Much of the first part of our tour covered the sites of World War I: Spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East … Continue reading
Goats in Fog
The hills step off into whiteness. People or stars Regard me sadly, I disappoint them. The train leaves a line of breath. O slow Horse the color of rust, Hooves, dolorous bells – All morning the Morning has been blackening, A flower left out. My bones hold a stillness, the far Fields melt my heart. … Continue reading
Fun with Megan’s Law
Had a long day at work and don’t feel like going out, but don’t feel like being bored? Megan’s Law provides a solution. With a computer and an internet connection, one can visit the following site administered by the state of California. If you don’t live in California, do not despair because your state will … Continue reading
KAL 007
U.S. Electronic Intercept of KAL 007 shootdown in progress… The following is the actual shootdown transmissions from the Sukhoi-15 as intercepted by the U.S. (NSA), in combination with the commands from Soviet Combat Air Control handed over by the Russian Federation: Osipovich: (18:22:02) The target is decreasing speed. Osipovich: (18:22:17) I am going around it. … Continue reading
KAL 007 Flight Data Recorder Transcript
Flight Data Recording F/D = Flight Deck PA = Public Announcement HF = High Frequency (radio) CAM-1 = First Officer CAM-2 = 3rd crewmember and PA CAM-3 = Cockpit Area Mike CAM-4 = Captain 26.18 18.20:28 TOKYO HF CAM-1,2,3,4 TOKYO ROGER. 27.38 18.21:48 F/D CAM-3 [ Sound: altitude alert ] 28.45 18.22:55 F/D CAM-4 [ … Continue reading
Bretton Woods
We’ve been talking a lot about the Bretton Woods System in my classes this week… 730 delegates from 44 Allied nations gathered in New Hampshire in July 1944 to chart the future course of the world monetary system. Consider the context: US, British & Canadian troops had just landed in France. Germany was bleeding on … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 