Airplane Evolution and Alexander Industries

[@Tool-Meister]

I grew up in Colorado. Alexander Studios in Colorado Springs was a local phenomenon serving as the source of countless movie advertisements, and as a remote unit for a plethora of western films. In its later days, during the late 1960’s, one of the sound studios served as a dance club. I performed there often as a member of the northern Colorado rock band The Soothsayers. The studio was located at the north end of town on US85. During a trip to a friends wedding in 1968, my wife and I stayed at a motel adjacent to the studio. I moved to Colorado Springs in 1980 and little remained of the site.

[@martinroseman5686]

Unbelievable!!! I never, never, ever heard anything of this story!!! Marvelous, thank U for this!! These people were so daring in their businesses & they made it all work well until the Depression. They must have been so positive in all their thinking. Wish that I had learned of many such positive stories & people when growing up & as young adult. Perhaps I wouldn't have had the personality of not taking chances, getting depressed too easily, & my life being a failure. Keep up the excellent work U do SIR . I KEEP telling friends not to waste their time reading fiction books & stories cuz the history of the World is so full of endless very valuable lessons. Just look at our Creator's Holy Bible for instance!!

[@TerryG56]

You should tell of how Loyd Stearman, Clyde Cessna, and Walter Beech all worked for Laird Aircraft in Wichita, KS - Stearman was the designer, Cessna was the test pilot and Beech the business man. They approached Emil Laird with an idea of building airplanes from steel tubing (a revolutionary design principle) and Emil told them, "I build airplanes from wood and always will. If you want to use that steel, do it someplace else." (or something to that effect.) So, they did, and formed Travel Air airplane company. The company finally dissolved as a result of the Great Depression, but that was not the last we would hear from those three gentlemen and THAT is another story for another time.

[@michaelsmith1094]

I have lived in Spokane WA for over 40 Yrs. How interesting,learn something new every day

[@vanekirk]

Dear History Guy, I have always enjoyed and appreciated your channel. You provide great content on a wide variety of subjects. No easy feat to be both educational and entertaining. Yet, you make it seem natural. I also want to thank you for taking the time and effort to dress so impeccably for these presentations. It is noticed and it is appreciated.

[@SulCoCrazy]

You absolutely nailed this! I work for someone who has an Alexander Eagle rock and it is a beautiful airplane. It is a three place airplane, two in the front, and a pilot in the rear. Beautiful flying airplane and very well built. The Alexander eagle rock served as a platform as well for the first African-American men to fly nonstop across the United States. They sat behind a Curtis OX5 but my boss’ has the Hispano Suiza 8

[@pauledhlund4350]

My Fathers Uncle was one of the “flying farmers” in Southern Minnesota during this era and owned an Alexander Eaglerock biplane. He passed along his passion for aviation to my Dad who joined the Navy in WW2 and was in the V5 program on the way to becoming a Naval Aviator when the war ended. My Dad passed the aviation “bug” on to me, motivating me to become a pilot, aviation maintenance technician and airplane builder. I still have a soft spot for the Alexander Eaglerock. And I really love your videos, thank you for making them.

[@CaptainBuzzBee]

How my family ended up in Colorado Springs. It wasn't just a fire, the doping shed blew up in a terrible explosion and they were run out of town.

[@PeterParker-tb7ce]

He does kind of skip over what the Fire was really about. They didn't move to Colorado Springs to expand. They moved because they killed 11 people and burn many more. Since they didn't follow safety procedures. They escaped voluntary manslaughter charges by pleading guilty to lesser chargers, fined $1,000 and ran out of town by the Sheriff.

[@rbouncier669]

38 years in aviation, and did not know this level of detail. Thank you sir.

[@BlueBaron3339]

My Eaglerock story involves a teenage aeronautical prodigy, named Albert Mooney. Still in HS he went to the airfield and saw a Swallow biplane. As the owner approached it, the young Mooney said, "Your plane is out of rig, sir." The owner, J. Don Alexander, brushed the remark off at first, but after landing at the Alexander factory he had it measured. Al Mooney was right and Alexander hired the 18 year old who redid the design of the Eaglerock's wings giving it enormous efficiency and unexpected speed. Both would become the signature of Mooney Aircraft.

[@paulbrasier372]

STOP....I've become obsessed with your thorough insightful unique interpretations of History little know. I've always been a history nut and love storytellers from Mark Twain, Roy Rogers, Ambrose and Ken Burns. Thanks for reuniting me what's a love for history that I had slipped away from.

[@orangelion03]

This aviation enthusiast doffs his cap to you! I had never heard of Alexander Industries aircraft. I grew up near one SoCal vintage aviation hub, and now live near another...hung around airplanes all my life and I am delighted to learn something new. Thank you!!!

[@craigmoorer5927]

orangelion03 cons see ours in eagles Mere! Only one left that’s airworthy.....even has a hispano “B” engine, 180 hp.

[@guytansbariva2295]

You should check out Kermit Week's KZbin Channel

[@Nocturnal_Rites]

Love this, as always! I did want to address something about Lee De Forest, though. De Forest, to put it mildly, wasn't a genius, but rather, a narcissistic thief with a genius for self-promotion and flimflam. His major aim in life was to be famous for *something*, and it didn't really matter what. He ran a number of get-rich-quick scams before deciding to turn his attention to inventing. De Forest's trick was to copy someone else's work and claim he had a 'variation' which proved he wasn't infringing the patent. As far as the audion goes, De Forest claimed he developed it on his own, but the fact is, there was an earlier, similar device by GB inventor John Fleming which was patented both in the U.S. and in G.B. De Forest didn't come up with the whole thing; he literally introduced a small bend of wire into the device. In the resulting patent lawsuit, he had to admit he couldn't explain why his device worked at all. De Forest did the whole copy-sell-get caught- patent lawsuit battle cycle with a number of devices and techniques, most notably that of regeneration. The lawsuit over that took almost 20 years (IIRC), went all the way to the Supreme Court and while it was decided in de Forest's favor (basically on a technicality), the scientific community recognized that de Forest was basically a poser and the real inventor was Edwin Armstrong, who, sadly, ended up committing suicide, not in the least because of de Forest's usurpation of his brainchild. De Forest would go on to call himself the 'Father of Radio', which is downright laughable, but it tells you the type of self-aggrandizement of which he was capable. There's a wonderful American Experience documentary called Empire of the Air that covers the major inventors of radio, including a detailed biography of de Forest and Armstrong. I ended up watching it as part of my undergraduate work (mass comm degree for the..something, anyway) and loved it.

[@NegativeTravis]

Thank you for being the only Non-Washingtonian on KZbin to pronounce "Spokane" properly.

[@Pb-ij4ip]

Thanks, History Guy. Something that is truly amazing is the variety of manufacturers prior to the depression era. Not only prior to that, but prior to WWII. My dad is a fan of antique tractors, and I would always end up reading his “Antique Power” magazine. In that pre-depression era there are so many tractors not made by John Deer, Case, or International Harvester it is astounding. Like my dad (but different) I am a fan of aviation. In my “Flight Journal” magazine there is very often an article dedicated to very rare aircraft, often civilian, and I am again, astounded that it was produced by a manufacturer I had never heard of! I guess it is common for those of us getting older to look back and see how the modern age has really relegated many of our experiences to “history”. It is both exciting and sad to see something like this.

[@BlueBaron3339]

I should also add that the aircraft Charles Lindbergh wanted was the Bellanca WB-2 but, although a group in St. Louis raised the funds for the asking price, the owner, Charles Levine, offered to sell then the aircraft at a discount but only if he could select the crew which wouldn't include Lindbergh. Hence the subsequently hastily developed Ryan aircraft now known as the Spirit of St. Louis. The haste was due to the engine: the Wright Whirlwind J4 - the first aircraft engine with automatic top end lubrication. Earlier aircraft engines required you to squirt grease into the top end every few hours. This made flights of the necessary length to cross the Atlantic impractical. But as soon as that J4 engine hit the market an Atlantic crossing was only a matter of time. Hence the scramble.

[@johnharris1636]

Wonderful history! Do you have history from the NACA/NASA early days. My father-in-law was an Aeronautical engineer heavily involved with the “lifting bodies” programs, the HL-10 and the M2-F3 for example.

[@myparceltape1169]

When I heard the introduction I thought you were going to tell us about the company that made toasters, kettles and an interceptor that could chase down a U2 to cannon range.

[@hhmking6852]

Mr. History Man: Many of us appreciate what you're doing. Thank you. 🙂

[@maniyan_wanagi]

If you don't mind my saying so, is there any chance of doing a piece on Joseph Wood Krutch? Very interesting man, re-invented himself a few times, kept rising to the top.

[@lahockeyboy]

Another great episode/lesson! And as an aviation enthusiast, once again I was pleasantly shamed by my complete lack of familiarity with this story. Thanks, Professor!

[@SulCoCrazy]

Great learning. I'm fortunate enough to work for a gentleman who has an A-4 with a "hisso" motor

[@doerrman99]

57 Rambler at Garden of the Gods caught my eye cuz I was just there last year and it still looks the same! Great story. I wish I could buy one of those surplus planes still in the crate!

[@edschermer]

Thank you! As a bit of an aviation history enthusiast, I am embarrassed to say I had never heard of Alexander before today! Always worth the time to watch your videos

[@richardthompson9836]

A friend of ours here in Florida, along with his son, just restored an Alexander Eagle. We have an Alexander Bullet awaiting restoration. Wonderful historical aircraft. Thanks.

[@marbleman52]

Reminds me of..." And now, you know the rest of the story"....You are in very good company, Mr. H....!!

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

I remember Paul Harvey well, and take that as quite the compliment. Thank you!

[@morskojvolk]

Nice surprise! I usually have at least an inkling of what your videos will be about from the title, but this one had me stumped. Very interesting and enlightening! I had no idea video (film) advertising went back so far. Excellent, as usual. The Alexander brothers were prime examples of what a motivated, creative mind can accomplish in this world.

[@markspoor4663]

I have lived in colorado my whole life and never heard this story. Wonderful. Thanks!

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

There is an Alexander Eaglerock on display at DIA on Concourse B.

[@airfrere]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel I've walked by that plane hundreds of times, but never knew the story behind it. Next time I fly, I'll get there a little early and check it out.

[@chuck8835]

The brothers were well thought of in Colorado Springs. Many activities benefited the city. Boy Scouts were supported including Camp Alexander in the nearby mountains. Their airfield was still operating next to the film studios when I was quite young. I knew their National Sales Manager, their key film director and several of the advertising film actors. J. Don's home is still lived in and a beautiful property.

[@jackpeltzel]

Hi Chuck, I’m in Denver but familiar with the Springs area, where was their warehouse/factory and J. Don’s house located at? Or general area if you please? Thanks Chuck

[@markjanzen5062]

@@jackpeltzel I know one of their facilities was near N. Nevada Ave and Fillmore St. I believe that some of the buildings still exist.

[@markdeschamp9319]

Very interesting as always, Colorado native and my grandfather was a pilot and yet I had never heard about Alexander Industries/Aircraft.

[@44492611]

I burst out laughing at the idea of Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic in an Alexander plane. It would have been a special built plane of course, but I bet that was mostly a marketing ploy.

[@craigmoorer5927]

Cool airplane. We have one at the museum. These could be had with basically either an OX5, A Hispano-suiza eight, or a wright whirlwind. Ours is completely airworthy end has been featured in a film commemorating the two African-Americans who flew one of these across the country

[@michaeldougfir9807]

It's amazing the things you find to speak on. And I'm glad you do.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

As a kid that grew up around "Old Airplanes", I really enjoyed this episode! I had seen several Alexander aircraft but never knew the movie side of their business. I never seen any advertisement of their aircraft. Possibly IF they had used their "Movie Company" more efficiently, their "Airplane Company" might still be building aircraft today. THANKS HISTORY GUY!

[@jimwoodard927]

This is RARE , No matter the Subject he makes it Enterationing ..... Please keep it up . Thank You Sir

[@surferdude44444]

8:53 '57 Rambler station wagon. My family had one of those. Every summer there would be a Portland to L.A. road trip in that thing. My brother and I in the back beating each other up, and my parents up front smoking away. No freeway, no air-con and no fun. Had to hang a canvas water bag on the front grill because that rig would always overheat. What a POS. Sorry for that trip down memory lane folks. GREAT STORY History Guy!

[@ufoengines]

My Aunt Dorothy drove a 1959 two tone green one and I liked it all most as much as my dad's 1960 Ford station wagon. Like you said no freeway , no air-conditioning , lots of fights with my brothers and mom smoking L & M's as fast as she could. She would flick the ash out the wing vent at night and they would look like tracer bullets. Who knows how many fires she started. Our families' run was from Atlanta to Huntington West Virginia to see Nana at least one last time before WW3 started. ( At least that's what my older brother always told me.)

[@catjudo1]

One of my favorite cars of the 1950s was the 1957 Rambler Rebel, the one with the 327 V8. It looked like a dowdy sedan but was quicker than most other cars of the period, and was a real sleeper in its day. In truth it followed what would become the muscle car formula, a large engine in an intermediate-sized body. For a car from the 50s, I'd still rather have a 57 Chrysler 300C simply because it looked both exquisite and menacing, or maybe a 59 Buick Electra 2dr hardtop because it looks so outlandish and smacks of luxury, but the Rambler is a cool car all the same.

[@ufoengines]

Strange, my younger brother Charles's first car in 74 was a 59 Buick Electra that he talked a little old lady out of for 500.00 and he almost snagged a Chrysler 300c from another little old lady for $1500.00 but she gave it to her granddaughter instead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmZlZ-ogaygi9k Charles liked tailfins and looked like Anthony Perkins and could turn on the charm when necessary. The Buick's trans went and Charles gave it to a dude who put the 440 engine in a Corvair turning it a mid engine race car. True Story!

[@CFITOMAHAWK2]

@@ufoengines-to get into backyard projets was easier I think..now most young adults are into video games and pretending they are going to be rich someday.

[@ufoengines]

Mowing my dad's lawn in the 1960's I'd concoct my plans for getting rich by inventing a time machine riding it back to the past to pick up for pennies on the dollar hot stocks like Boeing , Lockheed, R.C.A. , I.B.M . . ( made sensed after breathing in all that grass pollen , and Briggs and Stratton exhaust fumes ) In 1972, Mr.. Clark, my high school guidance counselor tried to steer me into computers by sending me home with sells info from The Systron Donner Analog Computer company . My Lockheed Engineer dad looked the info over and told me with a smirk the Lockheed had junked the last of their " Analogs" five years eager , I'd better talked to another counselor. ( poor Mr. Clark died six months later from lung cancer) 1972 was the year that Jobs and Woz made their first million with their new company Apple Computer. A couple of guys I knew from high school headed out to Calf . to get into video games but they were super nerds and I didn't care what they were into . I stuck with fixing cars, mowing lawns, , doing some drafting for a local electrical shop and sometime still thinking of how to build that damn time machine . TO INFINITY AND BEYOUND !

[@SulCoCrazy]

We have an A-4 Eagle Rock at the Eagles Mere Air and Auto Museum. It is airworthy and is equipped with a hispano-suiza "B" motor of 180 hp. Only example in the world that is airworthy.

[@michaelfraser4396]

What makes these short bits of history so interesting is the excellent presentation. Thank you and way to go History Guy!!

[@Marimilitarybrat]

This is an older presentation and I want to tell you how much more I like looking at you with your hair longer. Thank you. I'm very impressed with your creativity. You have made me love history again

[@StinkzMehaff]

I keep finding more and more of your videos to share with my friends. This is so cool. Honestly the best channel on KZbin

[@largesoda1729]

This is definitely the History version of the Reporter of the Week. I know I can depend on this channel for LEGITIMATE information

[@Pandabonium]

I love history and this channel. I also love aviation history. So, it surprised me that while I recognized the model name, Eaglerock, I knew nothing about the Alexander Aircraft Corporation. Not surprising that there is an Eaglerock on display at Denver International Airport, but did you know there is also one - a 1928 Alexander Eaglerock "Combo-wing" - at the Seattle - Tacoma International Airport? Thanks for a great channel, History Guy.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

This is one of my favorite channels. I also like, that if there are any corrections, they are always posted in the comments.

[@ghrey8282]

A story of which I had heard nothing before. Excellent. The great depression stopped a lot of businesses including my family's printing company in Illinois. California has worked out well....

[@CFITOMAHAWK2]

Ahhh, Free Market ends so well all times.. Then here comes the Democrats with some Socialism Regulations to save them from their own imbecile greed.

[@richardgalli7262]

always learning something new, thank you, History Guy

[@wacoflyer]

Thorough, well presented, informative and very entertaining! Thanks History Guy!

[@billd.iniowa2263]

I didnt know Rambler made a station wagon! lol Another wonderful video History Guy. Good example of how diversification draws technologies together, driving them and refining them.

[@morskojvolk]

Nice surprise! I usually have at least an inkling of what your videos will be about from the title, but this one had me stumped. Very interesting and enlightening! I had no idea video (film) advertising went back so far. Excellent, as usual.

[@annahorton6747]

Thank you for another awesome video. Your channel is very educational and entertaining. Too bad more people are not aware of your channel.

[@georgemartin1436]

Fascinating. Not sure how the heck you find this stuff, but keep on goin' I love it!

[@marcgarlasco]

Love your enthusiasm. Well done.

[@maxsmodels]

I have an Alexander Eaglerock story for you but I cannot attest to its veracity. A crop duster pilot named John Cody was flying on in the late 1940s with a friend. The plane had incredibly forgiving stall characteristics and when Cody and his pal found themselves in poor weather and unable to get back tot he airport they decided to make an off field landing. The sun went down on them as they searched for an open area and now they were in the dark. As fuel went low John decided to descend in a stalled configuration since it would mean they were going as slow as possible. They had no idea what was under them in the dark so the mushed it in all the way. Plane hit the ground with thud but surprisingly no real damage. In the dark they decided to head towards the airport on foot. They found a stone wall and decided to follow it until they found civilization. After following it for hours they decided to rest for the night and head out in the morning. When the sun came up they rose to find that they had landed inside a circular pasture that was completely ringed by the stone wall.

[@dougearnest7590]

"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."

[@SulCoCrazy]

Funny! Glad they landed safely. Have you ever seen one of these airplanes in person?

[@rubiconnn]

@@SulCoCrazy I don't know if the story is true or not, but the Antonov AN-2 has automatic flaps and so much wing surface area that the manual states to just let the controls go and let the plane fall to the ground in case of a dead stick landing as it will just float down at parachute speed.

[@robertfromtexas2480]

As someone who's a history nerd I absolutely love this channel!

[@dogstar7]

Really enjoying your work. Your collection of hats is impressive. I keep spotting the USCG officers hat, hoping to see more courageous Coast Guard stories. One forgotten chapter of local Chicago history is the saga of Civil War POW Camp Douglas and the mass grave of Confederate prisoners who died there, said to be the largest mass burial in North America. Avid watcher. Thanks again for your fine series.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Better With A Drone I have a few Coast Guard topics on my list- I’ll get there, I promise!

[@BeachsideHank]

I hope that will include the overseas service the U.S. Coast Guard performed, they were not confined to just territorial operations, but out of the country assignments such as port security in Vietnam back in the day. Going to engineering school on the Nay's dime, I was surprised to find that out when a 'Coastie" was part of our class of '69- the guy got an automatic rate advancement upon completion too, we regulars didn't.☺

[@dogstar7]

Thanks for bringing that up. I served on an Italian island in the southern Mediterranean on a LORAN-C radio navigation station, a link in a network USCG operated that was the only military and commercial global positioning system during the years that predated GPS

[@shaggybreeks]

Keep up the good work. You're doing everything right. Thank you many times over.

[@marcusbrooks2118]

For a long time I've thought the Alexander Eaglerock was one of the most beautiful planes of it's time. If I recall correctly, their Colorado home range led them to offer their poplar "long wing" variant, U.S. Approved Type Certificate #8. For lots of information and stories about golden age civil airplanes, see Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft Series. The approved Alexander types are in volumes 1, 2, 4, and 5.

[@TheElnots]

Love your shows History Guy! Love to learn!

[@KnolltopFarms]

What a great channel! I've just found out about you and have been instantly hooked. Thank you for the excellent content, you make learning funner than most. I can't wait to have more time to go through the archives...Aloha, the Farmer.

[@roberthaworth9097]

Another good job, HG! Only nit here is that you might have mentioned the stupendous crash-and-casualty rate among the early Air Mail pilots, due mostly to poor ground lighting/way-finding and the USPO's insistence in its contracts that "the mail go through" on highly-constrained timelines -- regardless of such things as weather, maintenance needs, and how many consecutive hours a given pilot had already flown. The issue was resolved in great part by some relaxation of policy, by improved electric lighting at airfields, and by the construction of huge stone arrowheads -- yes, arrowheads visible from the air in daylight, pointing the way West -- at key navigational waypoints between the two Coasts.

[@DoubleBogeyHal]

I got a kick out of the Elko, NV vintage pic as I lived and worked in Elko for a few years.

[@dankay275]

A Great and INFORMATIVE story as usual. I m a history buff myself and you provide additional information that I didn't have. CONGRATS

[@michaelwiebers9656]

It’s interesting how little history of this kind is generally unknown. Thank you for researching and airing these choice snippets of man 👨.

[@glsapp23]

This channel should have way more subs than it does currently. Top quality content. Much wow.

[@LV_CRAZY]

Well researched, well done, thank you sir.

[@leegoddard2618]

Amazing, just more proof why I LOVE this channel. 👍

[@timmcneil906]

Finally, someone who's as enthusiastic about history as I am!

[@ziggy2shus624]

The ever changing hair of The History Guy.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

LOL it grows, I get it cut, it grows again, I get it cut again. it is like an endless cycle.

[@chuckh5999]

You forgot the not inconsiderable bow tie collection. Very hirsute.

[@mkendallpk4321]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Just like history. It too is a never ending story that sometimes repeats itself.

[@therugburnz]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@Lucas-vn5hz]

I'm from just north of Keokuk Iowa, I love hearing of great and famous people coming from near my home town. There are many around here. I live right by the American gothic house as well. For those who are interested. Iowa is a wonderful place

[@williamthethespian]

Living for over 50 years in the Denver area, and having worked in Colorado Springs, I never knew this history. Thank you for this piece. (subscribed) ( p.s. Glad you dropped the degree reference, and you might want to try a bit longer hairstyle. )

[@strongsadventures]

Wow as always you impressed. Thank you sir.

[@cmmorales777]

The History Guy has a great hat collection.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

C Morales thank you!

[@okiadventure6031]

I'm really enjoying your channel and speaking energy. Keep it up!

[@sparkyobrian6417]

fantastic ! excellent research too

[@writerconsidered]

I love how over animated you were in this episode, you cracked me up.

[@ralphcraig5816]

Wonderful, as always...

[@wanderingangelstudio1359]

Great video! I love the trivia regarding Queen Beds and others that you included.

[@bradfordeaton6558]

What a great story! I'm old enough to remember some Alexander crop dusters working in Phoenix when I was growing up. My primary school was surrounded by farms and fields at the time and periodically they would be dusted. More than once the overspray would spread to our play ground. It was great to see those old biplanes buzzing around! I live in Iowa now and have become a naturalized Iowan and feel a certain amount of Iowa pride in their Iowa roots. It's surprising how much of early aviation took place in the mid west and Iowa and the Quad Cities in particular. It wasn't the depression that killed most small time operators, their names would pop up again and again as they tried new ventures, it was World War Two. When the government decided who got to succeed and who was to go away the big names got the contracts and materials and the little guys didn't. In the post war climate, they didn't have a chance. That's my theory anyway after some in depth study of the history of civil aircraft development in the U.S.

[@catfishmudflap]

Great stories. I especially love the biplanes.

[@paulmccollough]

Can you please do a video on the history of drones / UAV’s? I enjoy your videos and I like the way the are exhaustively researched!

[@jamesburnett7085]

Wonderful, as always! A question, please: Is it true that The Jazz Singer was not a "talky" as we use the term - with the audio information contained on the film? I have heard that the projectionist played phonograph records to provide the music.

[@johndivita4842]

I really like your channel and your informative videos. Are you willing to provide any more information about yourself? Are you teaching history classes at a school somewhere? Your delivery is very polished and professional, bravo!

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

I haven't taught in a couple of decades. I worked in the corporate world, got eliminated in a re-org, and decided to do this rather than go back because it is more fun. My story really is that I am a guy who has always loved history finally getting to tell stories that I love to tell.

[@johndivita4842]

Thank you for responding. I have told family members about your channel. They enjoy it too. You have a remarkable aptitude for both research and presentation. I believe your channel will become very popular. Here's a request topic: The history of the Phrygian cap that appears on Lady Liberty's head on the Morgan Silver Dollar, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, the Mercury Dime and on a pole in the Seated Liberty series and on some of the early copper Large Cents. Perhaps you could work your magic on this item.

[@flyaccelerated]

Any chance you could do a piece on the Liberty L-12 aircraft engine or the early air mail navigation system? Thx!

[@GianfrancoFronzi]

Always interesting history guy.

[@faunaflage]

5:48 - love the incredulous laugh at how little instruction he took

[@markgarin6355]

Of course Howard Hughes also had film and avionics activities.

[@davidharris6581]

Eaglerock, hanging from the ceiling in the Denver Airport. One in the Seattle Airport too.

[@123Dunebuggy]

Awesome story

[@anotherkat4u]

it's sad this channel isn't as big as it SHOULD be ! thank sir for todays lesson ,,,,=^--^=,,,,

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

I agree. Everyone should watch. ;)

[@joestephan1111]

Alexander was still making military aircraft seats in the mid-1960s. A friend of mine worked there.

[@davidharris6581]

Made the seats for the Space Shuttles too.

[@electron4784]

Keep it up! Thanks

[@erikkunkle9574]

Nice to see the Boise airport in one of the pictures.

[@matthewmulcahy4402]

Suggestion: Harold Pitcairn. "Legacy of Wings" by F. Kingston

[@SulCoCrazy]

Will add it to my reading list

[@bobg1685]

Well done!

[@rickhigson3881]

You are amazing!

[@normanboyes4983]

Amazing.👍

[@randelbrooks]

nice story and esp since no one was killed!

[@toddrouch7526]

That was awesome!! Movies and Airplanes, who'd a thunk it??

[@jeffie8696]

Couple of us Iowa boys, awesome !!

[@megboyko1982]

miles here I think you should do a video about the Spanish defeat at the Aztec capital.

[@joebuddy7717]

love Your channel. Happy Haircut by the way.

[@antonfarquar8799]

excellent !!