Author Archives: thebruce

Eastern Airlines Lockheed Super Constellation Promo Film

One of the promotions un-offically circulating for the Constellation was “it takes a real man to handle three tails” – the 40’s and 50’s were a whole different time . . . And this leads into the Saturday Matinee – their flying on a “Connie” . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! –Continue reading “Eastern Airlines Lockheed Super Constellation Promo Film”

Friday Music – Tripping around in the 60’s

Not only were they going in the 60’s – they are still doing it today . . . The 60’s? – The Hollies! – one of my favorite 60’s groups . . . And some Moody Blues – a laid aside studio track that wasn’t released until 2007 – “recorded at Wessex Studios – 4thContinue reading “Friday Music – Tripping around in the 60’s”

Browse a Western Auto Catalog

Who remembers their local Western Auto store? Western Auto – Holiday stations – and OTASCO stores all competed for your shotgun shell money every fall hunting season – they would literally have stacks of it – Good Times ! When you saw the shotgun shells piling up you didn’t have to check your calendar –Continue reading “Browse a Western Auto Catalog”

F. E. Warren AFB – Ready to Launch – Then and Now

A couple of vids – one from the beginning of the “missile” mission at Warren AFB . . . And one with a more current look . . . I’ve posted this one before – it gives you a different look at “Minuteman” . . . Check out the museum’s web site HERE – mightContinue reading “F. E. Warren AFB – Ready to Launch – Then and Now”