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The splendid “Stringbag”

The splendid “Stringbag”

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

During the early years of World War II, fighter biplanes were used
mainly on the periphery, but one combat biplane took part in some of
the most important naval combat operations in the entire war and
remained in active service until the war was over. It was the Royal
Navy

July 11, 2008 ×

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Touring Europe on four legs

Touring Europe on four legs

By Marion Rhodes
Contributing writer

They may be man

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Cesky Krumlov: A nice and charming city in the Czech Republic

Cesky Krumlov: A nice and charming city in the Czech Republic

By Paige Norris-Miller,
Contributing writer

Cesky Krumlov is a charming, quiet, little town hidden in the Czech
Republic. The name alludes to a

July 4, 2008 ×

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Biking the streets of Paris

Biking the streets of Paris

By Lindsay Trimble
AdvantiPro

Most Americans are cautioned not to drive into the city when visiting
Paris, and to take some form of public transportation instead. But
after arriving via airplane, train, bus or taxi, more adventurous
visitors may choose to hop on a bicycle and navigate the Parisian
streets for an up-close-and-personal look at one of the world

July 4, 2008 ×

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Head south for paradise

Head south for paradise

by Capt. Erin Dorrance,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kite surfers rule the water as locals and foreigners alike sit outside eating fresh

seafood with Table Mountain perched up from the ocean in the background. It is a

typical day in the gorgeous city of Cape Town, South Africa.

July 4, 2008 ×

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New experiences appear around every turn in Vienna

New experiences appear around every turn in Vienna

By Paige Norris-Miller
Contributing Writer

Vienna, Austria has a fascinating past. It was founded in 500 B.C. as a

Celtic settlement. Later, it became the home of the Holy Roman Empire and then the capital of the Austrian Empire. Today, Vienna is a beautiful, artistic,

culture-rich city with so much to offer its residents and those fortunate enough to visit.

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Bare feet in Bad Sobernheim

Bare feet in Bad Sobernheim

Bare your feet! Yes, you heard me right. Socks and shoes off and off you go!

In Bad Sobernheim, treat the soles of your feet to the pleasures of Barfusspfad, which translates into

July 4, 2008 ×

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Simulations prepare Airmen for deployment

Simulations prepare Airmen for deployment

A Silver Flag training exercise was held at Ramstein June 2 to 13 to prepare Airmen for upcoming deployments. The core focus of the exercise is to teach Airmen how to set up a sufficient bare base and be able to adapt and adjust to any situation they might come
across while being deployed.

June 27, 2008 ×

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A French revolution

A French revolution

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

Much of the rapid fall of France in World War II can be blamed on the low technology of its combat aircraft, but the post-World
War II French aviation industry came back with a vengeance.

June 27, 2008 ×

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Abu Dhabi - A great summer alternative

Abu Dhabi – A great summer alternative

Looking for a summer getaway? Been all over Europe already? Then give Abu Dhabi a try.

June 27, 2008 ×