Will or Bill
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Author: Spanning the Defiant Sea, To Live and Die a WASP, Forgotten Voices of WWI, Eugene Ely, Daredevil Aviator, History Snoopin', Silent City on the Hill: Jacksonville Oregon’s Historic Cemetery
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: ELOQUENCE
“Eloquence is the essential thing in a speech, not information.”
- "Three Thousand Years Among the Microbes"
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: ELOQUENCE
“Eloquence is the essential thing in a speech, not information.”
- "Three Thousand Years Among the Microbes"
#quote #MarkTwain
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: ELOQUENCE
“Eloquence is the essential thing in a speech, not information.”
- "Three Thousand Years Among the Microbes"
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: ELOQUENCE
“Eloquence is the essential thing in a speech, not information.”
- "Three Thousand Years Among the Microbes"
#quote #MarkTwain
#The38 #WASP
Katherine Applegate Keeler Dussaq 44-W-1
Next to last WASP pilot to die in WWII
AT-6 Engine quit
Criminologist
- More of her story @ willliammmiller.blogspot.com
1905–26 Nov 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #WWII
Katherine Applegate Keeler Dussaq 44-W-1
Next to last WASP pilot to die in WWII
AT-6 Engine quit
Criminologist
- More of her story @ willliammmiller.blogspot.com
1905–26 Nov 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #WWII
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#The38 #WASP
Katherine Applegate Keeler Dussaq 44-W-1
Next to last WASP pilot to die in WWII
AT-6 Engine quit
Criminologist
- More of her story @ willliammmiller.blogspot.com
1905–26 Nov 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #WWII
Katherine Applegate Keeler Dussaq 44-W-1
Next to last WASP pilot to die in WWII
AT-6 Engine quit
Criminologist
- More of her story @ willliammmiller.blogspot.com
1905–26 Nov 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #WWII
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: MEMORY
“It isn't so astonishing, the number of things that I can remember,
as the number of things I can remember that aren't so.”
- Autobiography of Mark Twain
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: MEMORY
“It isn't so astonishing, the number of things that I can remember,
as the number of things I can remember that aren't so.”
- Autobiography of Mark Twain
#quote #MarkTwain
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: MEMORY
“It isn't so astonishing, the number of things that I can remember,
as the number of things I can remember that aren't so.”
- Autobiography of Mark Twain
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: MEMORY
“It isn't so astonishing, the number of things that I can remember,
as the number of things I can remember that aren't so.”
- Autobiography of Mark Twain
#quote #MarkTwain
25 November 1944
After suffering for two days after being struck by another airplane & crashing
#The38 #WASP Hazel Ying Lee Louie 43-W-4 dies
25 August 1912–25 November 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
After suffering for two days after being struck by another airplane & crashing
#The38 #WASP Hazel Ying Lee Louie 43-W-4 dies
25 August 1912–25 November 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
25 November 1944
After suffering for two days after being struck by another airplane & crashing
#The38 #WASP Hazel Ying Lee Louie 43-W-4 dies
25 August 1912–25 November 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
After suffering for two days after being struck by another airplane & crashing
#The38 #WASP Hazel Ying Lee Louie 43-W-4 dies
25 August 1912–25 November 1944
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: PERSEVERANCE
“Perseverance is a principle that should be commendable in those who have judgment to govern it.”
- "The Enemy Conquered; or Love Triumphant"
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: PERSEVERANCE
“Perseverance is a principle that should be commendable in those who have judgment to govern it.”
- "The Enemy Conquered; or Love Triumphant"
#quote #MarkTwain
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: PERSEVERANCE
“Perseverance is a principle that should be commendable in those who have judgment to govern it.”
- "The Enemy Conquered; or Love Triumphant"
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: PERSEVERANCE
“Perseverance is a principle that should be commendable in those who have judgment to govern it.”
- "The Enemy Conquered; or Love Triumphant"
#quote #MarkTwain
He married #WASP Harriet May Fisher Thyson- 44-W-3. Harriet and Nimmo died in a plane crash. (12 Dec-1910 – 4 August 1946)
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
He married #WASP Harriet May Fisher Thyson- 44-W-3. Harriet and Nimmo died in a plane crash. (12 Dec-1910 – 4 August 1946)
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: Life Explained
“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”
- Notebook, 1898
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: Life Explained
“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”
- Notebook, 1898
#quote #MarkTwain
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: Life Explained
“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”
- Notebook, 1898
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: Life Explained
“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”
- Notebook, 1898
#quote #MarkTwain
...
Unconscious, severely burned, Hazel was rushed to the hospital.
(25 August 1912 – 25 November 1944)
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
Unconscious, severely burned, Hazel was rushed to the hospital.
(25 August 1912 – 25 November 1944)
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
November 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
...
Unconscious, severely burned, Hazel was rushed to the hospital.
(25 August 1912 – 25 November 1944)
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
Unconscious, severely burned, Hazel was rushed to the hospital.
(25 August 1912 – 25 November 1944)
Women Airforce Service Pilots
#WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII
23 November 1944
#The38 #WASP Hazel Ying Lee Louie 43-W-4
On final approach, Hazels P-63 struck from behind by another plane where the pilot's radio had failed.
Hazel was trapped in the burning plane. Lt. Col. Thyson immediately rushed to the airplane, risking is life to save Hazel.
...
#The38 #WASP Hazel Ying Lee Louie 43-W-4
On final approach, Hazels P-63 struck from behind by another plane where the pilot's radio had failed.
Hazel was trapped in the burning plane. Lt. Col. Thyson immediately rushed to the airplane, risking is life to save Hazel.
...
November 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: OPINION
“It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races.”
- Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: OPINION
“It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races.”
- Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar
#quote #MarkTwain
November 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
ACCORDING TO SAM
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: OPINION
“It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races.”
- Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar
#quote #MarkTwain
Mark Twain Has a Thought about: OPINION
“It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races.”
- Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar
#quote #MarkTwain
November 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"I’LL PROBABLY FLY UNTIL IT KILLS ME"
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory
Pioneer Aviator Eugene Burton Ely
In early 1910, former racecar driver and chauffeur Eugene Burton Ely was a virtually unknown car salesman
in Portland, Oregon.
BY 1911 Ely WAS WORLD FAMOUS.
#aviation #aviationhistory