Rebecca De Mornay Reflects on Tom Cruise: “Really Proud of Him” After Decades Since Risky Business

Rebecca De Mornay Reflects on Tom Cruise: “Really Proud of Him” After Decades Since Risky Business More than 40 years after sharing the screen and a brief romance with Tom Cruise, actress Rebecca De Mornay is expressing heartfelt admiration for her Risky Business co-star and ex. In a recent interview with Page Six published July 19, De Mornay praised […]

HMS Hermes (R12): A Glimpse of Glory as the Legendary Carrier Departs Pompey in 1981

HMS Hermes (R12): A Glimpse of Glory as the Legendary Carrier Departs Pompey in 1981 In 1981, the HMS Hermes (R12), a storied aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, made a dramatic departure from Portsmouth, known affectionately as Pompey. This moment marked a significant chapter in the history of British naval aviation. The HMS Hermes was a symbol […]

The Planes America Didn’t Believe Existed

The Planes America Didn’t Believe Existed YouTube / Dark Skies The Luftwaffe’s Deadliest Fighter Wing Formed in the late 1930s during Germany’s rapid military expansion, Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52) would become the most lethal fighter unit in aviation history. From its first mission to its last, JG 52 flew only one aircraft—the iconic Messerschmitt Bf 109. YouTube / Dark Skies Backbone […]

The Arado Ar 232 was a twin-engine (later four-engine) heavy transport aircraft designed by Arado Flugzeugwerke. Nicknamed the “Millipede” due to its unique arrangement of multiple small landing wheels under the fuselage, the aircraft was built for short, rough-field operations. It featured a high-mounted tailplane and a rear loading ramp—both rare at the time—allowing for easy loading and unloading of cargo and vehicles.

The Arado Ar 232 “Millipede”: Pioneering the Modern Military Transport During World War II, the need to move troops, cargo, and even vehicles efficiently shaped the evolution of military aircraft. While many designs from that era now appear outdated, a few were so far ahead of their time that their influence echoes in the cargo […]

One of a kind, Mr. Awesome was a highly modified Soviet Yak-11 built by Matt Jackson powered by a 3,700 hp Wright R-3350 radial engine.

Mr. Awesome: The Unmatched Legend of a Yak-11 Transformed Air racing has always been about pushing the limits of speed, ingenuity, and sheer daring — a realm where history, engineering, and piloting skill converge into a blur of propeller and paintwork over sunbaked pylons. Yet rarely does a plane capture the imagination of enthusiasts quite […]

A bit of HMS Warspite’s battle damage from Jutland. A 12″ shell passed through the captain’s cabin on her port side and burst in the Captain of the Fleet’s day cabin on the starboard side. Y turret (seen above) was undamaged. One of fifteen hits she endured during the battle.

Through Fire and Steel: HMS Warspite’s Battle Scars from Jutland The cold waters of the North Sea boiled with fury on May 31, 1916, as the grand fleets of Britain and Germany clashed off the coast of Denmark at the Battle of Jutland—the only major fleet engagement of World War I. Among the iron giants […]

Explore the Mighty Legacy of the U.S.S. Battleship Alabama: A Journey Through History

Explore the Mighty Legacy of the U.S.S. Battleship Alabama: A Journey Through History The U.S.S. Battleship Alabama: A Monument to Naval Power The U.S.S. Battleship Alabama, affectionately known as “The Mighty A,” stands as a testament to the formidable naval power of World War II. Commissioned in 1942, this Iowa-class battleship was designed to be […]

Repairing a Tiger I heavy tank in a field workshop, Russia, Jan-Feb 1944. Aside from the heavy lift crane necessary to handle pieces weighing several tons each, these workshops required extensive tool inventories, not to mention machine tools capable of machining individual parts not available as spares.

Into the Belly of the Beast: Field Repairs on the Formidable Tiger I Tank, Russia, Winter 1944 Amidst the endless snows of the Eastern Front in the savage winter of 1944, tank warfare was more than a battle of armor and firepower—it was a trial of brute engineering, improvisation, and willpower. Among the weapons that […]

BREAKING NEWS: 49ers QB Brock Purdy has donated all $13 million of his bonus and brand earnings to a Bay Area homeless relief effort, helping build 150 affordable housing units and adding 300 shelter beds. “Faith, community, and purpose — that’s what drives me,” Purdy stated. “No one should have to sleep in fear or in the cold.”…

In an age where athletes are often defined by contracts, endorsements, and statistics, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is making headlines for something far more impactful — a selfless act of community leadership that’s touching lives well beyond the gridiron. Just hours ago, Purdy confirmed that he has donated the entirety of his $13 million in bonuses […]