Writer Ben

Fallout Substack @falloutsubstack.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 03, 2024 at 18:53 UTC

We reused this quote because its more timely than ever.

@philipblood.bsky.social

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 11:37 UTC

Its true. They're mostly a pleasant bunch until pushed. Then it gets all happy hour at The Plough casual violence vibes.

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 25, 2024 at 11:32 UTC

Talking feed prices. Just look at those figures, especially feed wheat. #farmtalk

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 21, 2024 at 14:42 UTC

That slot is reserved of the veritable Beverley. the Massy of the skies...

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 20, 2024 at 17:27 UTC

Despite the B-17 being a concept that somehow became an operational bomber it was easy to fly, cheap and durable. The B-24 had better range, as proven in the Pacific, faster and could carry a larger bomb load, but needed an experienced heavy aircraft pilot at the helm to get the best out of her.

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 20, 2024 at 17:20 UTC

Still writing... so here's a little still from the archives. Name the aircraft part and what aircraft it comes from and earn the bragging rights of a minor deity. #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationhistory

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 13, 2024 at 11:20 UTC

One of two the huge differences between the B-17 and B-24; the ball turret of the B-24 could be retracted. To learn more about the B-17 check out my Flight Craft title by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yktpy68m
#B17 #B24 #avgeek #aviationhistory #militaryaviation #historywriter

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 13, 2024 at 11:17 UTC

If there is I don't want to hear about it.

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 11, 2024 at 11:55 UTC

This is the remarkable Lilium Ducted Electric Vectored Thrust (DEVT) aeroplane. Is the DEVT the future and is the future is now?

Read more in my Pen and Sword Books 100 years of Civil Aviation available at www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/100-Years-of...

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 11, 2024 at 11:55 UTC

Erotic Tractors eh?

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 08, 2024 at 11:22 UTC

From teachers to community volunteers, mothers to daughters of Veterans, each face represents a Veteran. Each face represents is a woman willing to give her all for her country. #InternationalWomensDay #veterans

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 07, 2024 at 13:06 UTC

Taking a moment to break away from finishing off the latest 'script and join in the celebrations of #worldbookday by shamelessly plugging my own work from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

#historywriter #militaryhistory #avgeek #aviationhistory #scalemodelling

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 23, 2024 at 13:11 UTC

Me thinking what I went into the kitchen for... only to find myself in a barn.

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 21, 2024 at 08:50 UTC

This morning I learned that 100 Years of Civil Aviation, published by Pen and Sword Books is in the top 30 of aviation titles(@bookauthority). What a wonderful way to start the morning! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/100-Years-of...

#aviation #civilaviation #top30 #aviationhistory

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 20, 2024 at 07:44 UTC

The Rambo Syndrome remains my top paper on a certain academic site, over a decade after it was written. This piece has been read the world over and was my gateway to far wider projects.

#veteransubculture #Awareness #PTSD

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 19, 2024 at 09:57 UTC

Because I'm a right git.

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 19, 2024 at 09:55 UTC

Hmmm... I'm tempted.

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 17, 2024 at 10:43 UTC

Pure filth. There's nothing smuttier than a well oiled PTO...

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 16, 2024 at 07:47 UTC

A screenshot of the cover of one of my 2024 titles due to be released by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social ; the evergreen Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules.
#aviationhistory #historywriter #militaryaviation #C130Hercules

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 13, 2024 at 08:40 UTC

Yep, that'll stop the Ukrainians...

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 13, 2024 at 08:38 UTC

Half week with half-term going on, so the early morning writing session has started in earnest. Today I'm channelling my inner Pevsner. Military architecture; we genuinely don't make facades like we used to is all I'm saying.

#militaryhistory #militaryarchitecture #historywriter

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 09, 2024 at 10:43 UTC

Another wonderful review of 100 Years of Civil Aviation published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social that can be purchased at tinyurl.com/6z2xcf3w

#civilaviation #historywriter #aviationhistory

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 07, 2024 at 16:53 UTC

Just added Thelwellesque to my next manuscript; what am I describing? You'll be shocked. No you really will.

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Writer Ben @benskipper.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 06, 2024 at 11:22 UTC

Righto that's the first aviation history manuscript submitted for 2024. Back to it, and this time a completely different subject.

#historywriter #aviationhistory #militaryhistory

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