The Phantom and the Turtle
One nice thing about museums is you can see great collections in one location. In the corner of Hanger Bay One at the National Naval Aviation Museum are two great pieces of history. Hanging…
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Running Through The Louvre
When traveling to Washington D.C., you wouldn’t think of running through the Smithsonian museums in only an hour or two. You could spend a few days and still not see…
Read MoreOutside St. Mary de Castro
This little church on the grounds of Dover Castle in England is St. Mary de Castro. The present Saxon period church was built on the Eastern Heights around AD1000 inside the castle walls….
Read MoreInside Canterbury Cathedral
Traveling in England, we spent a half day in Canterbury. The small shops and restaurants lining the small streets have a distinct European flare. You could spend a day just window shopping…
Read MoreThe Tower of the Five Orders
The Bodleian Library occupies a group of five buildings near Broad Street in Oxford, England, and a large number of off-site storage areas. One of the more unique buildings is the Radcliffe…
Read MoreDouglas A-3 Skywarrior
“The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was originally designed as a strategic bomber for the United States Navy and was among the longest serving carrier-based jet aircraft in history. It entered service in the mid-1950s and was retired…
Read MoreThe Throne Room of Dover Castle
Dover Castle, the largest castle in England, is a great place to go exploring. With underground war tunnels, beautiful rooftop views and interior living quarters, there is something for everyone…
Read MoreBattleship Memorial Park
If you are a history buff of any level, do yourself a favor and head to Mobile, Alabama. There at Battleship Memorial Park, you will find a great collection of…
Read MoreThe Emil Buehler Naval Aviation Library
Tucked off to the side in the National Naval Aviation Museum is the Emil Buehler Library. This is the type of room that most men would like to park their desk in and…
Read MoreFM-2 Wildcat
The small FM-2 Wildcat is one of the important, yet often forgotten Allied fighters of World War II. Designed in 1935 by the Grumman Aircraft Corp., it was the first…
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