The mint in Manila was the only US mint ever outside the continental United States. The coins minted there and in the US for the Philippines represent an era when the nation moved from the colonial period to nationhood, and the two World Wars that came to shape that process. The History Guy recalls the forgotten coins of America’s largest former territory.
Please read this story, I’m 💯% it would make an excellent feature.https://theaviationgeekclub.com/cf-121-redhawk-program-the-true-story-behind-canadas-purchase-of-30-soviet-built-mig-21-fishbed-fighters/
You’ve posted many flight and aircraft histories and tragedies, this would fit in line. I would also like to hear your insights and maybe further unwind the story. Thanks for all you do, please keep up the good work.