Flight Deck is a compilation of 201 photographs of activities on the flight deck of a large World War II aircraft carrier. These photos were derived from originals located at the National Archives. They consist of all varieties of activities taking place on the flight deck of a carrier, whether they are of air operations or activities between air operations. The chapters include Ship and Aircraft, External Activities, Flight Deck Activities, and Launch Activities. Each photo, 5 by 7-inches in size, has a page of text devoted to the description of that photo. These photos have never, to the author's knowledge, been presented in such a number, and to the author's knowledge, no book has ever addressed itself exclusively to flight deck activities. In this, it is truly unique. An Airdale's duties involved the pulling of wheelchocks during launch operations, the placing of wheelchocks during parking operations, and the respotting of the aircraft after air operations (i.e., pushing aircraft from here to there). The day was full because on the U.S.S. Antietam (CV-36), there were two air operations a day consisting of essentially one hundred aircraft per operation. Being a training ship, the author and his crew had air operations essentially every day for a thirteen-month period (with about one month of that time in port). There is no mention of these liberties because the most they received was a half-day ashore. The text is geared toward both the actual mechanics of what an Airdale did on the flight deck, as well as the thoughts and feelings of this Airdale. At the same time, a little philosophy is included in the process of describing the implications of dealing with many high-powered aircraft with all the attendant noise, the ferocious wind, and those fearsome, slashing propeller blades. As said in the text, the job of an Airdale, though simpleminded, was definitely not simple.

Flight Deck: A Pictorial Essay of a Day in the Life of an Airdale (Part 1)

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Atkins, Edward

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Flight Deck: A Pictorial Essay of a Day in the Life of an Airdale (Part 2)

Edward M. Atkins

This book is about my personal experiences and feelings as part of the "Norfolk 17," who went through the hardship of the initial school desegregation debacle from 1958 to 1962 in Norfolk, Virginia. It will provide some historical events, but more importantly, a first-hand account of what truly happened. I am a firm believer of the notion that formal history books are written by winners of war (i.e., one-sided, whoever is in control). Just like a well-prepared photo album, formal history books hide the "dirty laundry." In order to find the truth, one must necessarily dig deep, and sometimes the truth is so deep that it is still buried within people?s feelings. Therefore, bringing it out and presenting it to the world in the written form, as I do with this book, will be a great service for the present and the future and will help preserve the memories of the past no matter how painful they may be. Some of the stories you will read about may shock you, such as the verbal attacks when confronted by bigots, the extent of racial hatred, and the actual physical attacks exhibited like the incident with Lavera Forbes. I hope all who read the book will compare it to reports and writings offered by others on the same subject.

The Norfolk 17: A Personal Narrative on Desegregation in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1958 1962

History

Andrew Heidelberg

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The Virtuous Wife

Cenith Byrd

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Slowly Unwinding #3: Another Look at Slavery

Alease Allen Thomas

As Pat's story unfolds, his knowledge grows. Pat Adams knowledge expands through his father's interpretation of their ancestor's journal written during The War of 1812. The journal was first found by Pat's Grandfather Herbert in the foundation of a burnt down barn on the family farm in Pittsfield. Besides Henri Adams account of his trials during The War of 1812 in the journal, he also discloses the journey of his great great grandfather, Eluwillusit, during and after The King Phillip's War in 1675. Pat's mother's roots originating in France with the Basque culture influenced Pat into having passion for something in life. Anna's father, Jacques, teaches Pat the game of Jai Alai, which quickly motivates him to pursue something other than booze, on which his father depends. Unfortunately, Russell does not approve of Pat's love for Jai Alai and "destroys" the Jai Alai sticks Grandpa Jacques gave him. Without Jai Alai, Pat becomes lost and decides that he wants to make it a career. He

Falling into Place: A Brief History of New England

Thomas, Jackson

The Manchild Vision

Lynn I. O'Neill

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The Sober Enterprise was written out of instinct to survive. Rehabs and anonymous groups failed. Countless physicians and mental health practitioners fluent in advanced treatments for addiction all failed Colin. This project began as a controversial theory conceived in the mind of a dying heroin addict postulating a cure for any ''disease'' of dependency. The author suggests addiction is really a surrogate identity assuming control through habit. The only antidote promising lifelong sobriety is critical analysis and development of authentic personality. Through radical revisions in belief, relationship overviews, and establishment of moral responsibilities, this book produces the most sober of perspectives.

The Sober Enterprise

Colin Sweeney

Strange things are always happening to Birdie and me, but we were never expecting what happened last night! How do you explain objects flying off the shelf, furniture moving across the room, and people disappearing right in front of your eyes? Maybe when I'm done telling you my story, everything will make sense. Then again, maybe it won't. I'm not sure I will ever really understand it myself!

The Fright Night Series Book 1: Elizabeth King And The Strange Things

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C. A. Kline

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Friendships are important when we are little and as we grow up. There are many ways we share friendship, as shown to us in The Four of Us. People enjoy spending time with each other, playing together, sharing tears, telling stories, and laughing with one another. The Four of Us is a very special piece for me, as I wrote the story some time ago. I would now like to share it with you, the reader, through Angela and her four friends. I hope you enjoy the book.

The Four of Us

Monica Foley

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