Abby S. Whitlock
@abbyswhitlock.bsky.social
Military and Aviation Historian, First and Second World War | Museum Professional | Writer | Duran Duran fan | she/her. All views are my own.
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In March @paulhuddie.bsky.social will chair a dedicated #milwelfhist panel whoch will include Dr Michael Robinson @abbyswhitlock.bsky.social @drmichaelreeve.bsky.social and Dragos Ianc. Drop by if you are attending
December 3, 2024 at 7:55 AM
In March @paulhuddie.bsky.social will chair a dedicated #milwelfhist panel whoch will include Dr Michael Robinson @abbyswhitlock.bsky.social @drmichaelreeve.bsky.social and Dragos Ianc. Drop by if you are attending
I'm working on an article on developments in aviation psychology and medicine during the First World War!
May 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
I'm working on an article on developments in aviation psychology and medicine during the First World War!
Hope I can come back on sometime to ramble some more!
May 23, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Hope I can come back on sometime to ramble some more!
Thank you, @damcasterspod.bsky.social !
May 23, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Thank you, @damcasterspod.bsky.social !
Best of luck, and I hope you find some more information - it sounds like a fascinating subject!
January 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Best of luck, and I hope you find some more information - it sounds like a fascinating subject!
@lorrden.openorbit.org Considering it concerns a Mosquito, you could also inquire with the Royal Air Force Museum’s Historian and Academic Access Manager, Dr Megan Kelleher. She might be able to give some direction on staff or specialists that may be able to help!
January 25, 2024 at 1:21 AM
@lorrden.openorbit.org Considering it concerns a Mosquito, you could also inquire with the Royal Air Force Museum’s Historian and Academic Access Manager, Dr Megan Kelleher. She might be able to give some direction on staff or specialists that may be able to help!
@lorrden.openorbit.org I might suggest reaching out to the research/collections departments at the Flygvapenmuseum with the inquiry. They may be able to help in terms of service records, photographic research, tracking down combat reports, etc.
January 25, 2024 at 1:18 AM
@lorrden.openorbit.org I might suggest reaching out to the research/collections departments at the Flygvapenmuseum with the inquiry. They may be able to help in terms of service records, photographic research, tracking down combat reports, etc.
Hi @lorrden.openorbit.org , my apologies the delay in getting back to you. I'm afraid I am not as well versed in the Swedish Air Force, but I do know the Flygvapenmuseum has a sizeable WWII collection focused on the expansion of the Swedish Air Force.
January 25, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Hi @lorrden.openorbit.org , my apologies the delay in getting back to you. I'm afraid I am not as well versed in the Swedish Air Force, but I do know the Flygvapenmuseum has a sizeable WWII collection focused on the expansion of the Swedish Air Force.
So glad you enjoyed it! I hope to talk about the post 70s representations soon!
January 18, 2024 at 11:52 AM
So glad you enjoyed it! I hope to talk about the post 70s representations soon!
Yes I did! I am going to try and respond today- sorry it was a hectic day at work yesterday!
January 4, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Yes I did! I am going to try and respond today- sorry it was a hectic day at work yesterday!
While I certainly agreed and get frustrated with the characters every time I watch, it is kind of refreshing in a way to have such unlikeable characters. They are very human without being a sort of caricature of a flawed, insufferable person. Still doesn't mean I like the characters...
January 3, 2024 at 5:31 PM
While I certainly agreed and get frustrated with the characters every time I watch, it is kind of refreshing in a way to have such unlikeable characters. They are very human without being a sort of caricature of a flawed, insufferable person. Still doesn't mean I like the characters...
Because it's not healthy to show affection for your friends except in a volleyball game, right?
January 2, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Because it's not healthy to show affection for your friends except in a volleyball game, right?
When you look at photos from the era you always see physical affection which is written out in later films- linking arms, hugs, sitting close together, etc. once you get into the 50s and onward you don't get that and instead get the stoic distance to dispel any sort of homoeroticism.
January 2, 2024 at 4:14 PM
When you look at photos from the era you always see physical affection which is written out in later films- linking arms, hugs, sitting close together, etc. once you get into the 50s and onward you don't get that and instead get the stoic distance to dispel any sort of homoeroticism.
This film brings so much to the table. There's the widely interpreted kiss between Arlen and Rogers's characters. What I appreciate about Wings (and The Dawn Patrol) is how realistic affection is shown between pilots.
January 2, 2024 at 4:12 PM
This film brings so much to the table. There's the widely interpreted kiss between Arlen and Rogers's characters. What I appreciate about Wings (and The Dawn Patrol) is how realistic affection is shown between pilots.
I totally agree. As a woman, it can be frustrating to watch Harlow's character and how much the film is centered on her sexuality being for the men, not her own confidence or self-worth. Bow by far stands alone as an individual and not just there for the men.
January 2, 2024 at 4:07 PM
I totally agree. As a woman, it can be frustrating to watch Harlow's character and how much the film is centered on her sexuality being for the men, not her own confidence or self-worth. Bow by far stands alone as an individual and not just there for the men.
Of course! Happy to help track down versions!
January 2, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Of course! Happy to help track down versions!
It could certainly be a good debate! :)
January 2, 2024 at 3:59 PM
It could certainly be a good debate! :)
Same with films like The Dawn Patrol!
January 2, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Same with films like The Dawn Patrol!
You can find versions of it on YouTube and then on the Internet Archive!
January 2, 2024 at 3:57 PM
You can find versions of it on YouTube and then on the Internet Archive!
@damcasterspod.bsky.social honestly I'm totally fine with that! There's so much to say about her! And same goes for Jean Harlow in Hells Angels!
January 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM
@damcasterspod.bsky.social honestly I'm totally fine with that! There's so much to say about her! And same goes for Jean Harlow in Hells Angels!