The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight Written by Henry Simpson, Young Historians Program founder Formed in 1969 by a mix of...
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- Nov 30, 2022
- 4 min
Africa and the Second World War
Africa and the Second World War Written by Daniel Grice, Young Historians Program Whenever we discuss the global conflict of World War II...
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- Aug 31, 2022
- 12 min
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima: A Triumph Arising from Tragedy
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima: A Triumph Arising from Tragedy Written by Andrew Da, Young Historians Program "Among the men who fought on...
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- Apr 1, 2022
- 7 min
The People’s Mosquito
The People’s Mosquito Written by Henry Simpson, young historian The People’s Mosquito charity was formed in 2011, their goal being to...
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- Feb 25, 2022
- 2 min
Five Oaks - Special DC-3 Society Affiliate Partner Feature
Five Oaks - Special DC-3 Society Affiliate Partner Feature David O’Connor can still remember exactly where he was when he got the call...
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- Jan 30, 2022
- 8 min
Remembering the Battle of the Bulge
Remembering the Battle of the Bulge feature veteran and Battle of the Bulge participant, Vincent Sperenza Commemorating the Anniversary...
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- Dec 7, 2021
- 6 min
A Special Interview with Pearl Harbor Veteran, John M. Egan
A Special Interview with Pearl Harbor Veteran, John M. Egan Commemorating the Anniversary, Pearl Harbor, December 7 Written by Henry...
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- Dec 7, 2021
- 4 min
The P-36 at Pearl Harbor
The P-36 at Pearl Harbor Commemorating the Anniversary, Pearl Harbor, December 7 Written by Henry Simpson, young historian Most well...
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- Dec 7, 2021
- 3 min
Those Who Took to the Skies at Pearl Harbor
Those Who Took to the Skies at Pearl Harbor Commemorating the Anniversary, Pearl Harbor, December 7 Written by Michael Naya, Jr., young...
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- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
Honoring the last of Doolittle’s Raiders
Honoring the last of Doolittle’s Raiders Written as a follow to C-47's That's All, Brother and Placid Lassie performing a special flyover...
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- Sep 30, 2021
- 4 min
Story of the 'Wooden Wonder' de Havilland Mosquito Legendary WWII Aircraft and Squadron Leader, B...
Story of the 'Wooden Wonder' de Havilland Mosquito Legendary WWII Aircraft and Squadron Leader, Bill Edwin Evans Written by Henry...
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- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
WASP Celebrates Their 78th Anniversary, August 2021
Written by Madeleine LeBeau This August marks the 78th anniversary of the creation of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, a famous group...
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- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Jumping Once Again!
Tom Rice Jumps from C-53 D-Day Doll for 100th Birthday Celebration Written by Michael T. Naya, Jr. “Tom was very calm, ready to go, and...
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- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
Happy 99 Years Young - David Hamilton
99 Years Young, David Hamilton, Celebrates Birthday Dropping Paratroopers By Lyndse Costabile - executive director, D-Day Squadron,...
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- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
The History of Placid Lassie, WWII Combat Veteran
The History of Placid Lassie, WWII Combat Veteran By Ben Smith - Placid Lassie pilot, board member, Tunison Foundation Photo Credit:...
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- Jul 20, 2021
- 6 min
C-54 “Save the Skymaster Project”
C-54 "Save the Skymaster Project" By Henry Simpson - Young Historians Photo Credit: Henry Simpson C-54D Skymaster, 56498, was built in...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
Official First Honorary Members of the DC-3 Society
Celebrating D-Day History, Honoring Living D-Day Veterans with Membership to the DC-3 Society By Lyndse Costabile, D-Day Squadron,...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 7 min
Preserving History - the 100th Anniversary of RAAF
Preserving History - the 100th Anniversary of RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) By Henry Simpson - Young Historians Photo Credit: RAAF,...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
The Only Reading, Massachusetts Man to Fall on D-Day
Honoring The Only Reading, Massachusetts Man to Fall on D-Day last Paratroopers By Autumn Hendrickson - Young Historians Photo Credit:...
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- Jun 20, 2021
- 3 min
Honoring our last Paratroopers
Honoring our last Paratroopers By Michael T. Naya, Jr. - Young Historians Photo of Lyndse Costabile, executive director of D-Day...
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