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WWII

And history repeats itself unfortunately

August 22, 2026 by Mike

Years later, they were still trying to harm others with noxious fumes

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Categories Cars / trucks, History Tags gas, germans, WWII

“Heavy” – imagine the turbulence it had

June 19, 2026 by Mike
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Categories History, Military Tags bomber, damage, WWII 5 Comments

This guy is an absolute badass

June 14, 2026 by Mike

read his story HERE

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Categories Amazing, Military Tags Finland, sniper, WWII

pretty genius move to ensure chaos

May 24, 2026 by Mike

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Categories Cars / trucks, Military Tags french, oil, WWII

a group of Navajo Code Talkers, who were U.S. Marine veterans that served during World War II.

May 22, 2026 by Mike

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Categories History, Military Tags code, navajo, WWII 1 Comment

Camo over the top of the Boeing factory during WWII.

May 11, 2026 by Mike

Thankfully spy cameras were still in black and white

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Categories Military, Photography Tags factory, planes, WWII

OS2U-3 Kingfisher lifting off recovery sled

February 21, 2026 by Mike

and about to be swung aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) on August 3 1943.

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Categories History, Military Tags plane, ship, WWII 3 Comments

The Pacific Theater of Operations produced these two high scoring aces in World War II; Major Richard Bong and Major Thomas McGuire Jr.

February 14, 2026February 13, 2026 by Mike

Both men flew P-38 Lightnings in the Southwest Pacific, and each received the Medal of Honor in recognition of his courage and accomplishments. 

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Categories History, Retro Tags pacific, pilot, WWII 2 Comments

10/1942 Alfred T Palmer captures these women

January 11, 2026 by Mike

installing an aircraft engine at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Long Beach, CA

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Categories Art, Photography Tags aircraft, women, WWII 1 Comment

the “Malcolm Campbell” car.

September 6, 2025 by Mike

Built by Briggs Motor Bodies of Dagenham and armored against the Germans of WWII

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Categories Cars / trucks, History Tags armor, german, WWII 1 Comment
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