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New pictures found of pilot and novelist Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Steve

Mystery about acclaimed pilot and novelist, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s death deepens after WW2 memorabilia collector’s son hands over photos, unseen so far, of Saint-Exupéry taken before his last flying mission.     Nearly anytime people believe that all has been said and told about a deceased … Continue reading →

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Crash and Retirement of Concorde Supersonic Airliner: What Next?

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Steve

What more can be said by way of generality about Concorde that has not yet been said? Not much, I suppose, especially since criminal hearings are currently underway in Pontoise not far from the crash site. More detailed facts, incriminating or not, about the … Continue reading →

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Giving Young Flyers a Chance

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Steve

Do you remember this food commercial that ran years ago on major TV channels in North America? The food producer (I forget their name for now) wanted to promote their particular brand by asking a youngster to express his opinion … Continue reading →

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