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GROUP OPEN QUESTION: Pinned WING topics


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Hello everyone,

 

I was asked to pin the recent Dunham research thread from Patrick Frost. I think that is a fine idea. But first, let's consider that we currently have 16 pinned topics already and it is starting to push our current content down. I want to keep pinned what this group thinks is important and easy for everyone to find.

 

For example, we tried to build a pinned thread called "Important research" thread and build subtopics under that thread. Thing is, no one goes there as far as i can tell.

 

So before I pin more, any ideas of what we can unpin? Re-organize? Let me know.

 

Tod

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Way too many pinned topics. Some are even pinned twice.

I would definitely reorganize the the pinned threads.

As far as the Weekly WWI thread goes, definitely pin those,

I think they should all be collected under one heading, with sub headings for the Week #.

Several others can be cleaned up and combined to be more useful.

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Agree with above. Definitely need the dunham wing thread pinned.

Way too many pinned topics. Some are even pinned twice.

I would definitely reorganize the the pinned threads.

As far as the Weekly WWI thread goes, definitely pin those,

I think they should all be collected under one heading, with sub headings for the Week #.

Several others can be cleaned up and combined to be more useful.

 

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Some forums have a "reference" sub-section. Perhaps that could be a place for noteworthy threads? Such would leave the main discussion area uncluttered by too many pinned threads.

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I would unpin the "flight schools", "wings and pretty girls", and "original 24 military aviators" topics. There is nothing in any of those that compels repeat review.

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I agree- However the "weekly wings" is like an encyclopedia of knowledge for these wings and is very helpful as a reference.

I would unpin the "flight schools", "wings and pretty girls", and "original 24 military aviators" topics. There is nothing in any of those that compels repeat review.

 

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Was there ever a resolution to this question?

 

I vote for moving the reference posts to a reference section to clean up the active discussion section.

 

v/r

Chris

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rathbonemuseum.com

Chris, I am working with admins to set up sub-directories for reference vs. simply a pinned thread. I was thinking...

- WWI

- 1919-1940

- WWII

but then how to move into post war? By conflict? By year range?

Korea

Vietnam

?

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Chris, I am working with admins to set up sub-directories for reference vs. simply a pinned thread. I was thinking...

- WWI

- 1919-1940

- WWII

but then how to move into post war? By conflict? By year range?

Korea

Vietnam

?

Todd,

 

I generally consider the eras of US naval and military aviation to be:

  • "The early years" 1909- March 1917
  • "WW1" (up to Feb 1919)
    • To save space the above two could be combined as there really isn't that much Pre 1917 aviation material out there
  • The "interwar" era (Mar 1919 to Nov 1941)
    • Probably the least known and interesting era. Characterized by a drastic reduction in aviation personnel and rapid technological advancements
  • "WW2" (Dec 1941 to Aug 1947)

 

I can think of two ways to split the post 1947 eras:

  • 1) The "Jet" era Sep 1947-onward (perhaps these could be separated by service)?
    • - USAF
    • - USA
    • - USN/USMC (and perhaps USCG, USPHS, and NOAA Corps)
    • - and eventually USSF (or maybe like USMC roll it into its Parent department USAF?)
  • 2) Or as you noted by time/conflict... roughly:
    • 1st Generation Post WW2 through 1950s (subsonic -- includes Korean War)
    • 2nd Generation Late 1950s through 1960s (early supersonic)
    • 3rd Generation Late 60s through 1970s (multi role, stand off, look down shoot down -- includes Vietnam)
    • 4th Generation late 70s through 1980s (fly by wire)
    • 5th Generation late 80s to present (stealth -- Gulf War onward)

 

Respectfully

 

Chris

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rathbonemuseum.com

Chris, I think we would have to go more with the first taxonomy as most wings don't date very well or clearly along the date breaks in the second group. Probably post-modern/post-WWII but as you say divided by USAF, Army, USN/USMC.

 

Early years/WWI - Air Service, USN/USMC

Interwar - AIr Corps, USN/USMC

WWII - AAF, USN/USMC

 

Yeah?

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triplecanopy

A while back, I suggested that jump wings be separated from flight wings. I know we also have an airborne wings category so jump wings, ovals and airborne insignia could be grouped there as a separate section.

It would take some work, but it might provide a better focus for collectors.

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All,

 

I, for one, would prefer to not have the Airborne wings separated out. I may be in the minority on that opinion.

 

Chris

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