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When Lions Fly

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

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

“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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