by Steve Snyder | Jul 12, 2014 | Historical
The Flying Legends Air Show is famous the world over for its unique presentation of historic piston-engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays. It takes place today July 12 and tomorrow Sunday, July 13. Complementing the ‘wow!’ factor in the...
by Steve Snyder | Jul 6, 2014 | Historical
A year ago today, a great man passed away, Dr. Paul Delehaye who lived in Momignies and Monceau-Imbrerchies, Belgium. I am really unable to express the deep debt I owe and the amount of gratitude I have for the late Dr. Paul Delahaye. Without his efforts to honor and...
by Steve Snyder | Jul 4, 2014 | Historical
Appropriately on July 4th, Independence Day, my book, SHOT DOWN, is now available for pre-order on Amazon at a discounted price. I am honored to have Editorial Reviews by two very distinguished people; Vernon L. Williams, Ph.D., Director, East Anglia Air War Archives...
by Steve Snyder | Jul 3, 2014 | Historical
As the publishing date of my book nears, I remember my parent’s today on what would have been their 73rd wedding anniversary. They were married on July 3, 1941 at First Lutheran Church in Pasadena, California while my father was in the U.S. Army, 2nd Battalion,...
by Steve Snyder | Jun 27, 2014 | Historical
June 28, 2014, is the 100th anniversary of the political assassination in Sarajevo, Serbia of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and his wife, Sophia. It was the spark that started World War I, the war that was widely...
by Steve Snyder | Jun 25, 2014 | Historical
During World War II, Link Aviation Devices, Inc. delivered some 10,000 Link Trainers to American and Allied armed forces. The purpose of this flight simulator was to teach pilot cadets how to navigate and land by instruments alone, with no visibility outside the...
by Steve Snyder | Jun 15, 2014 | Historical
Today, June 15, is the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It was established in 1864 to bury Union soldiers killed during the American Civil War. It has become a national shrine for 400,000 active...
by Steve Snyder | Jun 15, 2014 | Historical
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 and commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Continental Congress. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day, and...
by Steve Snyder | Jun 4, 2014 | Historical
Remembering June 6, 1944 – D-Day – when the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Although taking heavy casualties, especially the American troops landing on Omaha Beach, it marked the beginning of the end for the Third Reich.
by Steve Snyder | May 31, 2014 | Historical
Just received the layout of my book! This means that my manuscript has been put in book form including over 200 pictures. Without the front and back matter, it’s 342 pages. Now “my team” of professionals and I have to proofread it with a fine-tooth...
by Steve Snyder | May 28, 2014 | Historical
Students at the University of Texas at Austin got a rare treat last weekend when Adm. Bill McRaven, a 1977 UT grad and 36-year SEAL, delivered their commencement speech. Head of the U.S. Special Operations Command, McRaven commanded a squadron in the fabled Naval...
by Steve Snyder | May 25, 2014 | Historical
The Poppy has been used since 1920 to commemorate soldiers who have died in the war. Inspired by the World War I poem “In Flanders s Field”, it’s opening lines refer to the many poppies that were the first flowers to grow in the churned-up earth of...
by Steve Snyder | May 25, 2014 | Historical
Memorial Day Statement Each Memorial Day, we stand united in remembrance and in grief. Gone from someone’s life is a son or daughter, a husband or wife, a sister or brother. This is a day to cherish their memory and to celebrate the deeds of all veterans who have...
by Steve Snyder | May 24, 2014 | Historical
The B-17 Alliance Group, based in Aurora, Oregon is working to preserve the famous Gas Station Flying Fortress, B-17G 44-85790 known as “Lacey Lady”. The B-17 Alliance Foundation has set up an IndieGOGO campaign with the objective of raising US$30,000. Click HERE to...
by Steve Snyder | May 23, 2014 | Historical
U.S. Army Air Force B-17s Fighting the German Luftwaffe in 1944 narrated by Clark Gable, a member of the Eighth Air Force. <iframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/pl6CaJWif1M” frameborder=”0″...
