Growing Bolder Community
Just another WordPress site
Items Related To Tag 'air Force'
-
Mystery of Roswell Alien Sightings SolvedThe "Red-Headed" Air Force captain seen dragging alien bodies out of the woods has been found by Growing Bolder. Wait until you hear his story of what really happened there!
-
Ed ShadleEd Shadle is the ultimate do-it-yourselfer. Now nearly 70, he dreams of breaking the world land speed record, and to achieve his goal, he's built himself the ultimate racer -- a jet engine-powered racecar.
-
At 91, This WASP Can Still StingBetty Wall was one of a handful of female pilots in World War II. After the war, she thought that part of her life was over. But then she realized she owed it to her friends -- and herself -- to make sure we never forgot about their contributions.
-
An Aviation Legend's Landmark AnniversaryIn 1984, Joseph P. Kittinger Jr. made aviation history when he became the first person to cross the Atlantic solo in a balloon. We visit with him to commemorate the event and reminisce with a true American pioneer.
-
Air Force IncidentGirl Scout Troop 354 was on the move again! We were, as usual, loaded in our troop mother’s station wagon and, this time, we were headed to the local Air Force base for a tour. What a treat!! I was on my best behavior, except for the two dirty looks I gave the obnoxious big red-headed girl, Betsy. (Six years later, she stepped on my foot during a high school basketball game and broke it. If I...
-
Becoming A 'Rock Star' at 53...I go to prove that you are never too old to keep trying. Although I have been writing songs and making music for over 50 years, it has only been in the last year that I have been able to have my dream come true - to record a CD and share my songs. As a self taught guitarist, I come from an incredibly talented family - each with our own style, but where the competition is fierce! I have...
-
Honoring 50 Years of SkydivingThis weekend, some of the top skydivers in the world will gather in Florida to pay tribute to Col. Joe Kittinger, the man who made history 50 years ago by jumping from a balloon just beyond the edge of space.
-
Operation Manna“After completing my 39th bombing operation, on April 25, 1945, to Hitler’s hideout, in daylight, aircrews were asked to take out all the ammunition and guns from our Lancasters because an agreement had been reached with the Germans to allow us to drop food to the starving Dutch. April 29 was the first of six operations to Valkenburg, Delft and Rotterdam, dropping food. — Harry...
