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The largest non nuclear weapon of WW2 known as the "Grand Slam" bomb was proudly placed on display in front of RAF Scampton’s main gate. For over 15 years, it remained front and center for all to see as they...
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In Wyoming, where the rugged peaks of the Tetons tower over Yellowstone's vast wilderness, a young Boy Scout named Cody Clawson found himself in a frightening situation. It was 2001, and Cody, just 13 years old, had become separated...
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Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner grew up in San Diego, California, with a keen interest in aircraft and flying. She worked odd jobs and washed aircraft to earn money for flying lessons and flight time. She graduated from University in 1972...
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Margaret Heafield Hamilton (born August 17, 1936) Director of the Software Engineering Division of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory, Margaret led development of on-board flight software for the Apollo space program. Margaret was responsible for implementing the Apollo on-board guidance software...
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"The Night Witches" or as the Nazi's called them...."Nachthexen" These were the women pilots of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, later as the 46th "Taman" Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment, of the Soviet Air Forces. The 588th continuously flew harassment...
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