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Today's library #acquisition... #airpowerhistory #RCAF #ColdWar

In 1968, 'The RAF Quarterly' published a series of letters advocating for a change to RAF rank titles. Find out more here. https://drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/researchnote-changing-ranks/ #airpowerhistory #RAF #ranks #MilitaryCulture

#OTDIH – First ‘Mosquito’ Operation in Korea in 1950 https://drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/otdih-first-mosquito-operation-in-korea-in-1950/ #airpowerhistory #KoreanWar

On 2 July 1950, the Royal Australian Air Force went to war over Korea, conducting three sorties, including escorting B-29 Superfortresses in an attack on Yonpo Airfield. https://drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/2025/07/02/otdih-the-royal-australian-air-force-goes-to-war-in-korea/ #koreanwar #airpowerhistory #aviationhistory

If you could interview one person who has written about #airpower (historian, social scientist, theorist, officer, etc.), who would it be, why that person, and what would you ask? #airpowerhistory @militaryhistory

#ResearchNote - Some (very) Early Thoughts on the ‘Airfix School of History’ https://drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/2023/09/21/researchnote-some-very-early-thoughts-on-the-airfix-school-of-history/ #airpowerhistory

In our latest #researchnote at 'From Balloons to Drones,' Dr Mike Hankins looks at the story of the Lockheed CL-400, or the huge hydrogen aircraft that might have blown up southern California. https://balloonstodrones.com/2023/08/23/research-note-project-suntan-the-huge-hydrogen-aircraft-that-might-have-blown-up-southern-california/ #airpowerhistory #SkunkWorks #AvGeek

Ok, a question for the hive mind. What, in your opinion, is the most important book to be published in the last decade on #WW1 #airpowerhistory?

An update on my current research project - Australian Air Power and the Vietnam War https://drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/2023/07/06/australian-air-power-in-the-vietnam-war/ #airpowerhistory #VietnamWar #MilHist

In our latest #podcast at 'From Balloons to Drones,' we interview Dr Tal Tovy about the origins of the F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle, the subject of his latest book. https://balloonstodrones.com/2023/04/01/podcast-origins-of-the-f-14-tomcat-and-f-15-eagle-an-interview-with-dr-tal-tovey/ #airpowerhistory #aviationhistory #AvGeek #MilHist

Got something to say about air power history, theory, and contemporary operations? Then get in touch and contribute to 'From Balloons to Drones.' https://balloonstodrones.com/2023/02/04/call-for-submissions-from-balloons-to-drones-2/

#airpowerhistory #aviationhistory #AvGeek

@histodons @militaryhistory

I am pleased to announce that in March, I will be delivering a virtual lecture at the RAF Museum on the subject of 'A ‘fruitful association’: The Royal Australian Air Force and the Vietnam War.'
https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/virtual-events/virtual-lectures/virtual-lecture-a-fruitful-association-the-royal-australian-air-force-and-the-vietnam-war/

#airpowerhistory #VietnamWar

@histodons @militaryhistory

In the latest #podcast at "From Balloons to Drones,' we interview Dr Michael Weaver of about the air war over Vietnam, the subject of his latest book.

https://balloonstodrones.com/2023/02/02/podcast-the-vietnam-war-50-years-later-an-interview-with-dr-michael-e-weaver/

#airpowerhistory #aviationhistory #VietnamWar #ColdWar #plsRT

@histodons @militaryhistory

As we start the new year, we at "From Balloons to Drones' are looking at how we can improve our materials, but to do this, we need you!

We are always on the lookout for new ideas and welcome new contributors to the site.

If you want to write about #airpower, #airpowerhistory, and #aviationhistory, then get in touch!

We accept a variety of submissions. You can find out more about the types of submissions we accept here: - https://balloonstodrones.com/submissions/

@histodons @militaryhistory

#UPDATE - updated the #lectures, #talks and #podcasts page of my website https://drrossmahoney.wordpress.com/lectures-and-talks/ #airpowerhistory #AvGeek #MilHist

@histodons @militaryhistory

Check out the latest #podcast at 'From Balloons to Drones,' where Drs Brian Laslie, Mike Hankins and I discuss some of our favourite books that we read in 2022! https://soundcloud.com/from_balloons_to_drones/34-best-aviation-books-of-the-year-ross-mahoney

#airpowerhistory #AviationHistory #AvGeek #MilHist

@histodons @militaryhistory

In our latest #BookReview at 'From Balloons to Drones,' Dr Matthew Powell review 'Rearming the RAF for the Second World War: Poor Strategy and Miscalculation' by Adrian Phillips https://balloonstodrones.com/2022/12/14/bookreview-rearming-the-raf-for-the-second-world-war-poor-strategy-and-miscalculation/

#airpowerhistory #WW2 #MilHist

@histodons @militaryhistory

One #podcast recorded. #airpowerhistory #watchthisspace

Tonight I am recording a #podcast for at 'From Balloons to Drones.' The subject is #airpowerhistory books. What has been published in 2022 and what we think needs to be published. What are you thoughts on books published this year and what is still missing? @histodons @militaryhistory

Last night I was writing about definitions of #airpowerhistory, today I am back writing about mid-Century Modernist architecture in Brisbane! #lifeofahistorian @histodons

Well, that is 300+ words written tonight for my current project. Early days for the project, but getting words down on paper is a useful way to develop my thinking. Much editing will be needed! #airpowerhistory #amwriting #historiography @histodons @militaryhistory

#Podcast - The Origins of Air Power in the US: An Interview with Dr Laurence Burke II https://balloonstodrones.com/2022/12/04/podcast-the-origins-of-air-power-in-the-us-an-interview-with-dr-laurence-burke-ii/ @histodons #airpowerhistory

In the latest #podcast at 'From Balloons to Drones,' we interview Dr Larry Burke about the origins of air power in the US.

#AirPowerHistory #MilHist @histodons

https://soundcloud.com/from_balloons_to_drones/33-origins-of-air-power-larry-burke?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=1&si=0b49ed0575ff45ce881b76f6b9dd22a5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

In continuing my #introduction thread, here are my key research projects.

First, I am working on a project looking at the experience of the Royal Australian Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Second, I am looking at the history of the military culture of the RAAF.

Finally, I am writing an article examining the development of the field of #airpowerhistory. #nottoobusy #histodons

In my #introduction yesterday, I mentioned that I am the Editor-in-Chief of 'From Balloons to Drones.'

'From Balloons to Drones' is an online scholarly platform that seeks to provide analysis and debate about air power history, theory, and contemporary operations in their broadest sense including space and cyber power.

You can find out more by visiting our website: - https://balloonstodrones.com/

#airpowerhistory #MilHist