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Aircraft Warning Service
Aircraft Warning Service

Aircraft Warning Service

rblanda2022-01-19T08:07:25-05:00November 23rd, 2021|

In military conflicts prior to World War II there were no aircraft capable of long-range flights so up until then there was no concern with airborne attacks to American soil. However, between 1919 and the start of World War II, great accomplishments in aeronautics occurred and the long-range bomber was created.

“V” for Victory Campaign
“V” for Victory Campaign

“V” for Victory Campaign

rblanda2022-01-19T08:08:39-05:00November 23rd, 2021|

This press photo (ACME) dated August 2, 1941, embodies the spirit of the Allies’ V for Victory campaign, though actually the associated caption reads: “‘V’ is for Valor.” In this case, they are referring to the spirit and determination of “Granny” Alice Taylor, 81, who is seen here chalking a “V” on her home in

Milkweed Pods To The Rescue in WWII
Milkweed Pods To The Rescue in WWII

Milkweed Pods To The Rescue in WWII

rblanda2022-01-19T08:09:30-05:00November 23rd, 2021|

During WWII the Japanese cut off America’s access to Java plantations where “kapok” was grown. Typically, kapok was the material used as filler for life jackets. When it was no longer available, an alternate fiber was desperately needed. How else could we keep a downed aviator or soaking-wet sailor from drowning?

Scrapping for Victory
Scrapping for Victory

Scrapping for Victory

rblanda2022-03-16T14:39:04-04:00November 23rd, 2021|

Scrapping for victory! These Hollywood boys did their bit for Uncle Sam by dragging and rolling all sorts of rubber scrap, including a rubber alligator, to a service station pile after the nationwide salvage drive opened. Scrapping for victory is one aspect of the WWII Homefront that was no respecter of persons.