The Blackburn B-54 was a prototype carrier-borne anti-submarine warfare aircraft of the immediate post-Second World War era developed for the #RoyalNavy’s #FleetAirArm (#FAA). The B-54 had a piston engine while the B-88 had a gas turbine driving large contra-rotating propellers. The program was cancelled in favour of the Fairey Gannet aircraft. Two prototypes were built WB781 and WB788. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/blackburn-b-54/ #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #BlackburnB54 #Blackburn

The Blackburn F3 was a British single-engined fighter aircraft produced in response to Air Ministry Specification F.7/30. The F3 was unsuccessful, the winning entry being the Gloster Gladiator. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/blackburn-f3/ #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #biplane #fighter #BlackburnF3

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The Grumman XF10F Jaguar was a prototype swing-wing fighter aircraft offered to the United States Navy in the early 1950s. Although it never entered service, its research pointed the way toward the later General Dynamics F-111 and Grumman’s own F-14 Tomcat. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/grumman-xf10f-jaguar/ #GrummanXF10FJaguar #GrummanJaguar #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #fighter #fighterjet #jetfighter

The Kreider-Reisner XC-31 was a transport aircraft developed for the USAAC. The single engine, fabric covered design was was not ordered into production, with the USAAC preferring twin engined metal covered designs such as the Douglas DC-2. Kreider-Reisner was purchased by Fairchild in 1929, with the XC-31 also being referred to as the Fairchild XC-31.https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/kreider-reisner-xc-31-transport-aircraft/ #KreiderReisnerXC31 #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #transportplane #USAAC

For the youngest amongst us, Sing-a-Story Books by J.B. Stockings are simple tales for birth to 3-years-old that can be read or sung. The musical score is in the back, along with a QR code to hear it sung. Kid tested, Mom approved.
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