Thursday, April 14, 2005
Today In Aviation History
April 14,1981. America's first space shuttle, Columbia, returns to Earth, completing it's maiden voyage.
Space Shuttle Columbia First Flight Story
April 14,1986. President Reagan orders U.S. planes to attack Libyan "terrorist centers".
Raid On Libya Story
Raid On Libya Story (in Reagan's own words)
After stealthily sneaking in under Libyan radar, the American pilot attempts a re-start!
After being chased to the top of Uhuru Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania by rebellious forces, Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar "Clancy" al-Qadhafi flails his arms and threatens: "You infidels will pay for this!"
Space Shuttle Columbia First Flight Story
April 14,1986. President Reagan orders U.S. planes to attack Libyan "terrorist centers".
Raid On Libya Story
Raid On Libya Story (in Reagan's own words)
After stealthily sneaking in under Libyan radar, the American pilot attempts a re-start!
After being chased to the top of Uhuru Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania by rebellious forces, Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar "Clancy" al-Qadhafi flails his arms and threatens: "You infidels will pay for this!"
