July 2007
I have chosen a site that deals with a very British Endeavour:
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!
August 2007
Sarah Ward's Airline History - Now points to the Wayback Machine Versions:
As the page tile indicates, a more accurate description being: The History of Commercial Aviation
September 2007
Another site dealing with Airline History:
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:
which has a special page to celebrate Sputnik 1
November 2007
To commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passendale), I have chosen:
An excellent site with several Articles on the Third Battle of Ypres.
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!
