Ed Holmes' Soundings - Site Index / Map

*** Pls use the above button for these sections *** 1968 to 1981—The early years

The first "Flights for Mankind" 1982 to 1997—The recent past & the present

Its Effectiveness Demonstrated Part Two: 1982 to 1997—past & present

Early Civilian Applications The newest ships on the line

Biographical Narrative & Links Aeromedical (& Helicopter) Links

E. M. Holmes & Assoc. (Health Consulting) Aviation (Navy A-3 & Related) Links

Curriculum Vitae - E. M. Holmes Other Soundings Related Links

Interests & Hobbies

- Major section SUMMARIES -

Aeromedical Helicopter History
Starting with the early forties, this page outlines the "modern" helicopter's evolution as a unique rescue and medical service vehicle. A key section details "first uses" of the helicopter for various types of aeromedical and rescue activity. These events, some of which are believed to be heretofore unknown, are presented in chronological order and illustrated with rare historic photographs. Aeromedical Picture Gallery
This page is a narrated photo display that chronicles (beginning in 1968) an early phase of the aeromedical helicopter's evolution in the United States. Early military participation and two programs, Nightingale (Norfolk, Va.) & PennSTAR (Philadelphia, Pa), are covered. Various aircraft employed by other programs round out this section. The Gallery has two sections to expedite loading.

Personal Information
In sync with being a personal site, this page contains biographical data and background information that directly relates to site topic areas. In doing so, it covers the author's health care and consulting careers as well as provides a link to the his curriculum vitae. Smaller sections briefly outline his family, hobbies and computer activities. Related Sites / Links
This page has links that relate directly to Soundings' content. The links are arranged into three sections: Aeromedical & Helicopter — Aviation (Navy A3D & Site Related) — and Other Soundings Related Links. Each link listed has a short introduction / narrative.

A3D Skywarrior Pictures
This page, featuring A3D Skywarrior photos, is the latest addition to Soundings. (The A3 is the largest aircraft to routinely operate from a carrier.) Its gallery includes photo sequences of a catapult launch, a carrier landing, and an in-flight refueling exercise—other sequences will be added periodically. Gallery 1: Family and family events
Gallery 2: (Under development) Other photo efforts.
These galleries feature pictures of interest only for family members and friends.

SOUNDINGS—Norfolk, Virginia, USA




* Pls use the above button for these sections *	1968 to 1981—The early years
The first "Flights for Mankind"	1982 to 1997—The recent past & the present
Its Effectiveness Demonstrated	Part Two: 1982 to 1997—past & present
Early Civilian Applications	The newest ships on the line

Biographical Narrative & Links	Aeromedical (& Helicopter) Links
E. M. Holmes & Assoc. (Health Consulting)	Aviation (Navy A-3 & Related) Links
Curriculum Vitae - E. M. Holmes	Other Soundings Related Links
Interests & Hobbies

Aeromedical Helicopter History Starting with the early forties, this page outlines the "modern" helicopter's evolution as a unique rescue and medical service vehicle. A key section details "first uses" of the helicopter for various types of aeromedical and rescue activity. These events, some of which are believed to be heretofore unknown, are presented in chronological order and illustrated with rare historic photographs.	Aeromedical Picture Gallery This page is a narrated photo display that chronicles (beginning in 1968) an early phase of the aeromedical helicopter's evolution in the United States. Early military participation and two programs, Nightingale (Norfolk, Va.) & PennSTAR (Philadelphia, Pa), are covered. Various aircraft employed by other programs round out this section. The Gallery has two sections to expedite loading.
Personal Information In sync with being a personal site, this page contains biographical data and background information that directly relates to site topic areas. In doing so, it covers the author's health care and consulting careers as well as provides a link to the his curriculum vitae. Smaller sections briefly outline his family, hobbies and computer activities.	Related Sites / Links This page has links that relate directly to Soundings' content. The links are arranged into three sections: Aeromedical & Helicopter — Aviation (Navy A3D & Site Related) — and Other Soundings Related Links. Each link listed has a short introduction / narrative.
A3D Skywarrior Pictures This page, featuring A3D Skywarrior photos, is the latest addition to Soundings. (The A3 is the largest aircraft to routinely operate from a carrier.) Its gallery includes photo sequences of a catapult launch, a carrier landing, and an in-flight refueling exercise—other sequences will be added periodically.	Gallery 1: Family and family events Gallery 2: (Under development) Other photo efforts. These galleries feature pictures of interest only for family members and friends.