rathbonemuseum.com Posted February 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 2, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted February 3, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 3, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind pew Posted February 3, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 3, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted February 3, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 3, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvatwad Posted February 29, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 29, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind pew Posted February 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 29, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted March 15, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 15, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted March 15, 2020 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted March 15, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 15, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted March 17, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted March 18, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted March 18, 2020 triplecanopy, excellent suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted March 18, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 18, 2020 All, I, for one, would prefer to not have the Airborne wings separated out. I may be in the minority on that opinion. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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