Author Archives: thebruce

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

Mitchell showed the powers that be where the battleship’s future was going – but when your whole road show is vested in them – it’s very difficult to even perceive that YOUR battleship “may” be vulnerable to anything – least of all to an airplane . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! –Continue reading “The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell”

How to Get Started In Short Wave Listening, Radios and SDRs – Livestream

Bruce – how do I actually do this SWL (Short Wave Listening ) thing? . . . I mean you throw a lot of “stuff” out here – but I just want to get started – I am resistant to doing the YouTube thingy – so you get “it” in kibbles and bits – oneContinue reading “How to Get Started In Short Wave Listening, Radios and SDRs – Livestream”

Cold War Peacemaker Story of the Convair B 36( History, Original Footage, Documentary

Really good documentary – I’ve watched it a long time ago – but I don’t remember if I ever posted it or not – if I have and you’ve seen it – you have my permission to enjoy it again . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish HeadsContinue reading “Cold War Peacemaker Story of the Convair B 36( History, Original Footage, Documentary”

“Radio Stuff” in the Works . . .

Picked this up from Harbor Freight on sale for about $30 bucks – YAY Me! . . . I just need to fit a couple of more things in it – batteries and another cable or two and a reel type antenna – then it’s no longer wrap radios in towels and jam them inContinue reading ““Radio Stuff” in the Works . . .”