Tag Archives: World War II

Connery and “The Hill”

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Ted Hicks

When I learned that Sean Connery had died on October 31 at age 90, it felt for a moment as if things had slipped out of gear. Later I read that Connery’s wife of 45 years, Micheline Roquebrune, had said … Continue reading →

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Dieselpunk – Retro Futures

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ted Hicks

As often happens, when I was recently looking online for one thing, I came across something else entirely that took over my attention. These are images depicting such things as flying locomotives and aircraft carriers, which are highly detailed, simultaneously … Continue reading →

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Flying Fortresses in My Life

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Ted Hicks

As long as I can remember, I’ve been in love with B-17s. The fact that my dad was a navigator in one during World War II is probably what initially sparked my interest. I know it’s what influenced me to … Continue reading →

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