Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero-Linx: Stalag Luft 1

During World War II approximately 8,939 Allied Airmen (7,588 American and 1,351 Royal Air Force) were imprisoned by the Germans at Stalag Luft I in Barth, Germany. This website is in remembrance of James Richard (Dick) Williams, Jr., of Eufaula, AL. During World War II, he flew with America's Mighty 8th Air Force. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was sent for training as an aerial gunner to Drew Field in Tampa, FL and Langley AFB in Virginia. 

This site provides an extensive collection of stories, photos, and detailed accounts of life after being shot down behind enemy lines.

FMI: www.merkki.com