Current Affairs - The Northernmost Base
One of the global focal points of today’s tense geopolitical environment is Greenland and U.S. interests on its territory. In connection with these historical developments, of which most of us are merely passive observers, I would like to recall a unique U.S. military installation located on the northwestern coast of Greenland: Pituffik Space Base, formerly known as Thule Air Base.
Jean Gabin
He played tough guys in crime films that we would today classify as action movies. But he lacked no courage in real life either. French actor Jean Gabin did everything he could to fight for his country at the front line.
Longest Living Holder of the Victoria Cross
John Alexander Cruickshank was born on May 20th, 1920, in Aberdeen, Scotland. After graduating from the local grammar school in 1938, John joined the Commercial Bank of Scotland as a complete novice.
Jack M. Ilfrey
Jack Milton Ilfrey was born on July 31, 1920, in Houston, Texas. In his hometown, he graduated from Lamar High School, named after its founder, Mirabeau B. Lamar ((1798–1859), leader of the Texas Revolution and second president of the Republic of Texas, and subsequently attended the University of Houston. While studying, he received civilian pilot training at Texas A&M University in 1939. In April 1941, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps as a cadet, training at Luke Field in Phoenix, Arizona. He was discharged with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant on December 12, 1941.
Warning shots - November and December 2025
Looking at the weather outside only encourages staying indoors, ideally at the modeling work bench, thinking about the next „project“. Looking at the oversized kit stash the choice is not an easy one. Why not then look at the new releases that manufacturers are offering. Maybe the „right kit“ is on the list!
Historical Reflection
German high command, which during the final eighteen months of the war faced the crushing pressure of Allied air power over Western Europe, considered plans for several major blows intended to disrupt the offensive potential of its opponents. These were desperate schemes that bore little relation to reality, given the Allies’ overwhelming industrial, strategic, and tactical superiority.