With a love of aviation since childhood I'm a co-host on @AirplaneGeeks, @TJITReward, & a regular on other well known international aviation podcasts.
Portland, ME
Joined March 2010
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Todays Airline Fleet News
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#aviation #fleets #aircraft #avgeek #airlines #data #intelligence
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Eighty-four years ago, John Basilone – namesake of Bath-built DDG 122 – displayed the extraordinary heroism in World War II that would lead the President of the United States to award him the Medal of Honor.
On Oct. 24, 1942, as Marines fought to hold Guadalcanal against Japanese forces, Sgt. Basilone and his fellow machine gunners fought off a fierce frontal attack by a numerically superior force for two days. Basilone then risked his life to secure additional ammunition so they could continue the fight – ultimately wiping out an entire enemy regiment.
We’re honored to have built a ship for such a heroic namesake.
USS John Basilone (DDG 122) recently moved its homeport to Rota, Spain, to enable it to be “ready, responsive, and prepared to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex security environment.”
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In 1945, an American soldier crept into a German position and stole roughly 50 horses from the Nazis.
As he escaped on horseback, he sang a traditional Crow war song while German soldiers opened fire.
He wasn't just fighting for America. He was completing an ancient warrior tradition passed down by his ancestors.
When he returned to Montana, his people declared him a war chief.
This is the story of Joe Medicine Crow..🧵1/5
Main(e) man Micah retweeted
Todays Airline Fleet News
philsairlinefleetnews.co.uk/…
#aviation #fleets #aircraft #avgeek #airlines #data #intelligence
Main(e) man Micah retweeted
Todays Airline News
philsairlinefleetnews.co.uk/…
#aviation #fleets #aircraft #avgeek #airlines #data #intelligence
Main(e) man Micah retweeted
Todays Airline Fleet News
philsairlinefleetnews.co.uk/…
#aviation #fleets #aircraft #avgeek #airlines #data #intelligence
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Admiral Arleigh Burke, a naval leader whose legacy continues to shape the U.S. Navy and Bath Iron Works. A WWII Navy Cross recipient and the only person to serve three terms as Chief of Naval Operations, he is the namesake of the Navy’s longest-running shipbuilding program – the DDG 51‑class destroyers. At BIW, we’re honored to build these ships and carry forward his legacy.
Bath built is best built! @GDBIW
USS John Basilone (DDG 122) completed its homeport shift from Mayport, Fla. to Naval Station Rota, Spain.
@NAVSTA_Rota provides @USNavyEurope, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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A Quick Visit to Atlantic City today
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So yesterday at the @AmerHeliMuseum Eric Riback of pandatv.org a short video about @AirplaneGeeks, who we are what we do and how it started.
youtu.be/rFfMek2Nliw?is=Q2ms…
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In 1942, an American Navy officer watched Japanese guards beat a fellow prisoner until he was nearly dead.
More than 2,000 Allied prisoners were watching. Nobody could stop it.
Then one American stepped forward.
He offered to take the rest of the punishment himself.
The Japanese guards were so stunned that they stopped.
This is the story of Richard N. Antrim, the man who earned the Medal of Honor inside a Japanese prison camp..🧵1/6
Now that’s one hot guitarist!
In the final days of this amazing tour with Alien Ant Farm. Redefining my normal.
📸 pepperjacksart
#tourlife #womeninmusic #guitarist #PRS
Bath built is best built! @GDBIW
⚓️ Future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) sailed away Oct. 11, from @GDBIW and arrived at its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk on Oct. 13.⚓
Amazing work by the DPAE Combatants Team, industry partners, and ship’s crew to bring the ship one step closer to commissioning.
Look at who I ran into at the @AmerHeliMuseum, none other than @HHG2MA form @AirplaneGeeks. The museum is amazing, and you should hear about it on episode 912 of the Airplane Geeks podcast.
Pleased to be able to say that I was fortunate enough to have met many members of the crew of the USS Castine. She played a vital role in the saving of many lives when the USS Memphis was wrecked off the coast of Santo Domingo in 1916. Many of her crew members attended reunions.
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!⚓🎉
From the launch of our first Navy hulls, USS Machias (PG 5) and USS Castine (PG 6), to the recent launch of William Charette (DDG 130), BIW is proud to celebrate more than 130 years of partnership with the Navy.
Here’s to 251 years of the United States Navy, and to the generations of BIW shipbuilders who have strengthened the Fleet and continue contributing to America's defense.
ALT A large naval ship, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), is docked in a shipyard. It's painted gray with some yellow equipment visible on the deck. Workers are present on the dock, and a blue crane is situated nearby. The ship is surrounded by water, with land and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
ALT The image shows a large ship under construction in a shipyard, supported by scaffolding. Several individuals are on and around the ship. The ship's size and structure dominate the scene, indicating it's in the early stages of assembly. The area is surrounded by construction materials and equipment.
ALT A sepia-toned photograph captures the launch of the RMS Titanic. The ship is being lowered into the water, adorned with flags. A crowd of spectators gathers around to witness the event. Industrial equipment and cranes are visible in the foreground, highlighting the shipyard setting.
He was just doing his job. That’s what he said. That’s what makes him a hero.
In 1967, an American helicopter pilot had just escaped a landing zone surrounded by enemy troops.
Then he learned eight soldiers had been left behind.
He turned around and flew back into the gunfire. His was the only helicopter returning.
Nearly 50 years later, President Obama would award him the Medal of Honor.
This is the story of Charles Kettles..🧵1/6
I can hear those hot guitar licks right now. Wanna learn a little bit more about @KiahErlich, listen to the latest edition of @AirplaneGeeks it will be released on Wednesday, October 14, and you will be able to hear our post Incidental show
interview. She’s a Renaissance woman.
Blue lights, but not a blue mood. 💙
📸 ryanreid
District Music Hall in Norwalk, CT
#guitarplayer #womeninmusic #PRSguitars
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Welcome to Episode 144 of The Journey Is The Reward!
On this episode, Brian continues his trip to Brisbane, complete with fighter jet flybys, native wildlife encounters, friends and some unexpected transit quirks. Cheers and fly safely.
thejourneyisthereward.org @Mainefly
