. September 5, 2025 The War that Changed the World: 80 Years Later. ""Never was so much owed by so many to so few." - Winston Churchill Hi Reader, welcome back to our coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we mark the 80th anniversary of the official end of World War II with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender. This week, we also honor the passing of the last living pilot of the Bloody Hundredth. Join us as we delve into the history of...
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. August 8, 2025 The War that Changed the World: The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki "If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky...That would be like the splendor of the Mighty One...I am become Death, The shatterer of worlds" - J. Robert Oppenheimer Hi Reader, welcome back to our coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we mark the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing and the honor those who lived through...
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. July 4, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look Honoring Legacy. Happy 4th of July! This Fourth of July, as we celebrate the birth of our nation, we also take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices and service of those who helped defend its ideals. From the determined women of the Women’s Army Corps to trailblazing aviators like Lieutenant Colonel James Harvey III, these stories remind us that the freedoms we honor today were safeguarded by everyday Americans who answered the...
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. June 20, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look Birth of the United States Army Air Force. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we mark the birth of the United States Army Air Force and honor America's final triple Ace of WWII. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The United States Army Air Forces...
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. May 29, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look Youth, Bravery, and Sacrifice. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover the RAF's first large-scale bombing raid that changed the course of the war and the youngest RAF pilot to participate in the Battle of Britain. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate...
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. May 2, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The War In Europe Comes To An End. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we mark the 80th anniversary of Hitler's death and the Battle of Berlin, one of the war's most brutal urban battles. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The End of A Tyrant. This...
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. April 18 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The RAF's Shorty Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover a peculiar volunteer pilot for the RAF who served with honor during the Battle of Britain. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The RAF's Shortest Pilot. Vernon “Shorty” Keough was an...
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. April 4 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The Final Battle in the Pacific. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover the Battle of Okinawa, the final and bloodiest engagement in the Pacific Theatre that brought Americans one step closer to the Japanese mainland. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate...
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. March 21, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The Age of the Jet. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover the Eighth's fierce battle with the infamous German jet fighter, the Me-262, and an airman who survived an incredible freefall from 18,000 ft. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The...
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