Category Archives: China’s Wings

China’s Wings on Pinterest

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Gregory

I’ve collected nearly 200 China’s Wings-related photos on my China’s Wings Pinterest board. Click on over, follow the board, and check ‘em out!

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Photos of restored C-47/DC-3

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Gregory

About two weeks ago, I posted about a C-47 that once flew the Hump for CNAC that has been restored to flying condition by the Historic Flight Foundation in Everett, Washington. Shortly after I posted that story, I got an … Continue reading →

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This news causes me intense pain…

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Gregory

I just saw the news about David Oliver Relin’s suicide, and it causes me intense pain, because I feel like I viscerally understand how this tragedy happened. For those of you who might not know Relin’s name, he’s the co-author … Continue reading →

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A C-47 that once flew the Hump for CNAC is back in the air!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Gregory

Exciting stuff! The folks at the Historic Flight Foundation in Everett, Washington, have restored to flying condition a C-47 that once flew the Hump for CNAC, the China National Aviation Corporation. The airplane began service flying the Hump for CNAC … Continue reading →

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I recommend the Michigan War Studies Review

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Gregory

If you’re interested in military history, I strongly suggest perusing the Michigan War Studies Review, an online scholarly journal affiliated with the Michigan War Studies Group dedicated to reviewing books that treat with military history. The War Studies Review has … Continue reading →

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How I organize my non-fiction research

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Gregory

A non-fiction book project generates a colossal volume of information. Keeping it organized is crucial. Here’s a look at how I do it, and an overview of how I’m hoping to use Evernote to do it digitally. Today, I’m building … Continue reading →

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Powerful research tool

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Gregory

I know Evernote isn’t new software, so those digital savants among you are probably already aware of it, but it’s new to me, and it’s changing my life. I’ve never stumped for a product that wasn’t a book on my … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Gregory

Happy Thanksgiving. CNAC Forever! Cheers, Greg

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The Honey Trap

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Gregory

In support of the delight I’m taking in every salacious detail of the General Petraeus/Paula Broadwell scandal, aka “Generals who can’t control their privates,” I’m posing a link to Philip Knightly’s History of the Honey Trap article posted at foreignpolicy.com. … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of WWII

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Gregory

Here’s an article about the Ghosts of War project operated by Dutch historian Jo Teeuwisse in which he blends photos taken during the Second World War with photos taken on the same spot today. Enjoy — it’s fascinating stuff! It’s … Continue reading →

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