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Turning and Burning in Singapore

April 25, 2021 Skate Leave a comment
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Sitting at one degree north of the equator, the Republic of Singapore is the perfect destination for warm weather year-round. It’s for this reason that the small island nation makes the perfect host for Exercise Commando Sling. The four-week event

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The Curious Nasca Lines (Part I)

April 9, 2021 Sandy Parks Leave a comment
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Anyone who has ever read the sensational “Chariots of the Gods” or seen numerous shows about aliens, archeology, or strange occurrences is likely aware of the mysterious Nasca Lines. These marks on a coastal plain not far from the city

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Out of the Airplane and Into the Arctic (Part III)

April 4, 2021 Skate Leave a comment
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Don’t miss Out of the airplane and Into the Arctic (Part I) here, and (Part II) here. Hey! I’m Skate, a new blogger at True Airspeed. I fly jets and travel the world when I’m not writing blogs or books.

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Out of the Airplane and Into the Arctic (Part II)

March 28, 2021 Skate 2 comments
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Don’t miss Out of the Airplane and Into the Arctic Part I here. Hey! I’m Skate, a new blogger at True Airspeed. I fly jets and travel the world when I’m not writing blogs or books. Want to see more

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Out of the Airplane and into the Arctic (Part I)

March 13, 2021 Skate One comment
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Hey! I’m Skate, a new blogger at True Airspeed. I fly jets and travel the world when I’m not writing blogs or books. Want to see more stories? Follow and sign up for my newsletter. One of the many perks

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Midway Island Recollection

January 16, 2020 Sandy Parks Leave a comment
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  INTRODUCTION: A while ago, my dad and I were looking through his flying and military photos, when he sent me an email: “Seeing the “Old Gooney Bird” reminds me that I flew one of these aircraft from Miami, Florida

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