Category Archives: aviation

Summer Travels, On a Wing and a Prayer

Posted on May 8, 2023 by ahcadmin

So, you’re doing some air travel for the summer? Perhaps you’re anticipating the destination, but not the journey itself. We can commiserate. Yes, there can be many vexations with modern air travel, even in the 21st century. As annoying as … Continue reading →

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How the United States Coast Guard Got its Wings

Posted on August 2, 2021 by ahcadmin

The United States Coast Guard has been in operation since August 4, 1790.  At the request of Alexander Hamilton, the Revenue-Marine was created with a purpose of collecting customs duties at U.S. seaports. In 1915, the service became the Coast … Continue reading →

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When Lions Fly

Posted on April 13, 2020 by ahcadmin

It’s a familiar sight – a roaring lion’s head in a golden frame. We see this iconic image at the beginning of our favorite films, TV shows, and cartoons, but the history behind this logo is little known. MGM’s Leo … Continue reading →

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Pioneer Aviator A.F. Bonnalie

Posted on June 17, 2016 by ahcadmin

“My first flight was in a glider Nov. 1 1911 off a hill south of Twin Peaks in San Francisco which was built by about ten students calling themselves ‘The [Polytechnic] High School Aero Club.’ – extract from “Brief Biography” … Continue reading →

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