Tag Archives: aviation

Experience

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Joe Clark

How did I get here? Many times, I must ask myself, am I a writing pilot, or a flying writer? When I was in second grade, just getting a handle on reading, I remember standing in the hallway of our … Continue reading →

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November 11

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Joe Clark

I have not been blogging lately, due to a family illness. That situation is quickly resolving, so I will again start posting more regularly. * * * Today is November 11. Veterans Day. For those who served, it is a day … Continue reading →

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107 Years

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Joe Clark

A century plus seven years. It is almost too much to comprehend, especially when you give some thought to the amazing accomplishments which have taken place since then. It was 107 years ago today the Wright Brothers officially “cracked the … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Doolittle

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Joe Clark

On Tuesday, September 28, 1993, my alarm was set for 6 a.m. as usual. When the radio clicked on, the newscaster said, “Yesterday, famed aviator and American hero Jimmy Doolittle died peacefully at his home in Pebble Beach, CA.” As … Continue reading →

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