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Sites of the Month for 2007: July to December

Site of the Month July 2007

I have chosen a site that deals with a very British Endeavour:

The British Steam Car Challenge
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The objective is to surpass the 'unofficial' speed record for a steam powered car which stands at 145.607 mph.
The official record as recognised by the FIA is 127.659 mph set by a Stanley Steamer in 1906!

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Site of the Month for August 2007

Sarah Ward's Airline History - Now points to the Wayback Machine Versions:

Sarah Ward's Airline History - Now points to the Wayback Machine Versions: Wayback Machine Versions: Airline History Logo Image - Click to go to the site

As the page title indicates, a more accurate description being: The History of Commercial Aviation

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Site of the Month for September 2007

Another site dealing with Airline History:

Airline Empires
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Site of the Month for October 2007

The launch of Sputnik 1 by the then Soviet Union, 50 years ago this month, marked the dawn of the Space Age for the world at large. I feel it appropriate to chose:

NASA History Division
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which has a special page to celebrate Sputnik 1

Sputnik the 50th Anniversary - NASA History Division
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Site of the Month for November 2007

To commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passendale), I have chosen:

First World War Com
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An excellent site with several Articles on the Third Battle of Ypres.

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Site of the Month for December 2007

While we prepare for and then enjoy the festive season, British Service Personnel will be out on the Front Line for Queen and Country, not for the Politicians who sent them to fight. So support them!

Support Our Soldiers
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Finally for Children of all ages, a reminder that: NORAD Tracks Santa as Christmas approaches each year.

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