Daniel J. Leahy
@danieljleahy.bsky.social
Aviation archaeologist and historical researcher investigating the air power landscape in Australia during the Second World War. Developer of @AirPowerArchaeo.bsky.social. BInfoTech, BA(Hons). Trekkie. He/him.
Well, today's the day...
Just realised that 28 Nov. marks 25 years since my visit to the wreck of Beaufort A9-228 in NE Vic (pictured). It was the first of many wrecks I've now visited.
At that time Darby's 'Pacific Aircraft Wrecks' was just over 20 years old and @pacificwrecks.bsky.social was just over 5 years old.
At that time Darby's 'Pacific Aircraft Wrecks' was just over 20 years old and @pacificwrecks.bsky.social was just over 5 years old.
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Well, today's the day...
First issue of Superman becomes most expensive comic ever sold (via ABC News)...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#Superman
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#Superman
Copy of first Superman comic sells for $14m after being found in attic
The edition was found by three brothers while they were cleaning out their late mother's San Francisco home. Now it has become the most expensive comic ever sold.
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
First issue of Superman becomes most expensive comic ever sold (via ABC News)...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#Superman
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#Superman
Share a smile 😄😄😄
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Share a smile 😄😄😄
Post a movie where you are from
November 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Post a movie where you are from
If you see this, QTP with a video game that transports you back to your childhood.
November 22, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If you see this, QTP with a video game that transports you back to your childhood.
A digital copy of the most recent issue of 'Sabretache' arrived in my email this afternoon. It includes a paper I submitted in July regarding the loss and wreck of RAAF P-43 Lancer A56-7...
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 AM
A digital copy of the most recent issue of 'Sabretache' arrived in my email this afternoon. It includes a paper I submitted in July regarding the loss and wreck of RAAF P-43 Lancer A56-7...
Share a TV series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Share a TV series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
Cooking chowder for the first time tonight. And OMFG! 😲
a cartoon character in a tuxedo says " say it frenchy say chowdah "
ALT: a cartoon character in a tuxedo says " say it frenchy say chowdah "
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Cooking chowder for the first time tonight. And OMFG! 😲
Post your favorite Star Trek character.
Wrong answers only.
Wrong answers only.
November 16, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Post your favorite Star Trek character.
Wrong answers only.
Wrong answers only.
Is the ADF-Serials website still running?
I've been receiving various errors for months now, while those pages I can access appear to be years old.
I was under the impression that an MoU had been signed between the website organisers and the ADF, so I'm a tad concerned about future citations etc.
I've been receiving various errors for months now, while those pages I can access appear to be years old.
I was under the impression that an MoU had been signed between the website organisers and the ADF, so I'm a tad concerned about future citations etc.
November 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Is the ADF-Serials website still running?
I've been receiving various errors for months now, while those pages I can access appear to be years old.
I was under the impression that an MoU had been signed between the website organisers and the ADF, so I'm a tad concerned about future citations etc.
I've been receiving various errors for months now, while those pages I can access appear to be years old.
I was under the impression that an MoU had been signed between the website organisers and the ADF, so I'm a tad concerned about future citations etc.
Another paper completed and just about ready to be sent to a journal for potential publication in 2026 or 2027. This one has been in the works for almost 5 years and includes known details about the loss of an Empire Flying Boat and an Avro Anson.
November 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Another paper completed and just about ready to be sent to a journal for potential publication in 2026 or 2027. This one has been in the works for almost 5 years and includes known details about the loss of an Empire Flying Boat and an Avro Anson.
Currently rewatching 'Patton' (1970) for the first time in quite a few years. #SaturdayNightIn
November 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Currently rewatching 'Patton' (1970) for the first time in quite a few years. #SaturdayNightIn
Why is it that when someone calls a dog a fur baby it's considered cute, but when I call a baby a skin dog I'm the weird one?!
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Why is it that when someone calls a dog a fur baby it's considered cute, but when I call a baby a skin dog I'm the weird one?!
Century-old Hereward shipwreck re-emerges at Sydney's Maroubra Beach (via ABC News)...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#MaritimeArchaeology #Shipwreck
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#MaritimeArchaeology #Shipwreck
Century-old shipwreck re-emerges at popular Sydney beach
Shifting sands have re-exposed the Hereward shipwreck just metres from a swimming beach in Sydney's east.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Century-old Hereward shipwreck re-emerges at Sydney's Maroubra Beach (via ABC News)...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#MaritimeArchaeology #Shipwreck
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#MaritimeArchaeology #Shipwreck
I haven't watched many Formula 1 races live over the past few years, but that would have to be one of the best Grands Prix I've seen in a long time!
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I haven't watched many Formula 1 races live over the past few years, but that would have to be one of the best Grands Prix I've seen in a long time!
Reposted by Daniel J. Leahy
8 Hrs to Aviation Cultures Spotlight on Logbooks and AvDocs! Join us free, online on Zoom to join our distinguished international speakers, followed by the rare opportunity to ask questions of the experts.
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
8 Hrs to Aviation Cultures Spotlight on Logbooks and AvDocs! Join us free, online on Zoom to join our distinguished international speakers, followed by the rare opportunity to ask questions of the experts.
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Looking forward to another Aviation Cultures Spotlight event this weekend!
Engaged in aviation history research? We've got a VERY useful, FREE, online Spotlight this weekend. In-depth WWII British Commonwealth insight in Sess 1, many wider insights inc legal docs & getting your P-51 papers in Tech Order: Sess 2. Join us! -JDK.
Details: aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Details: aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
November 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Looking forward to another Aviation Cultures Spotlight event this weekend!
A recent arrival from Canada - an envelope that was supposedly flown aboard the final, fatal, flight of KLM's DC-2 "Uiver" in December 1934.
Pinging @philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social, and @tashheap.bsky.social.
Pinging @philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social, and @tashheap.bsky.social.
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A recent arrival from Canada - an envelope that was supposedly flown aboard the final, fatal, flight of KLM's DC-2 "Uiver" in December 1934.
Pinging @philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social, and @tashheap.bsky.social.
Pinging @philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social, and @tashheap.bsky.social.
Some late night flying the skies of War Thunder with my partner...
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Some late night flying the skies of War Thunder with my partner...
A movie you’ve seen more than 7 times with a gif
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A movie you’ve seen more than 7 times with a gif
Reposted by Daniel J. Leahy
Just a little reminder folks. We cease trading at the Mawson shop 3.00 1 November. There's still plenty of stock available: military, fiction, aboriginal history, fishing etc. So last chance (almost) to visit. BTW: we've put our website inventory on vacation pro tem. We'll reinstate ... SOON!
October 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Just a little reminder folks. We cease trading at the Mawson shop 3.00 1 November. There's still plenty of stock available: military, fiction, aboriginal history, fishing etc. So last chance (almost) to visit. BTW: we've put our website inventory on vacation pro tem. We'll reinstate ... SOON!
Just putting it out there again...
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Just putting it out there again...
A few additions to the stash this week, including the B-24D I hope to complete for #HeaviesGB. I thought I already had one in the stash, but it appears I did not.
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
A few additions to the stash this week, including the B-24D I hope to complete for #HeaviesGB. I thought I already had one in the stash, but it appears I did not.
Call for Papers closes on 31 October!
Further information can be found at the URL below:
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/p...
Further information can be found at the URL below:
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/p...
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Call for Papers closes on 31 October!
Further information can be found at the URL below:
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/p...
Further information can be found at the URL below:
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/p...
Picked up some snacks for Halloween.
If you don't get the reference then watch 'The Burbs' ... "Sardine?"
If you don't get the reference then watch 'The Burbs' ... "Sardine?"
October 28, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Picked up some snacks for Halloween.
If you don't get the reference then watch 'The Burbs' ... "Sardine?"
If you don't get the reference then watch 'The Burbs' ... "Sardine?"