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Cadet Brawnwyn Koellner, from Wofford College, checks her weapon's grouping at Weapons Group Zero at Advanced Camp in Fort Knox, Kentucky July 22, 2021. | Photo by Marissa Wells, CST Public Affairs Office.
Advanced Camp Cadets from 10th Regiment, practice the fundamentals of shooting at Engagement Skills Training at Fort Knox, Ky., Juy 23, 2023. The EST is an indoor range simulator that prepares Cadets for the qualification test that occurs later on during Cadet Summer Training. | Photo by Kate Koennecke, Ohio State University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets from 7th Regiment, Advnaced Camp, practice the fundamentals of shooting at Group and Zero training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 9, 2023. Group and Zero training prepares Cadets for their shooting qualification test that occurs later on during Advanced Camp. | Photo by Kate Koennecke, Ohio State University, CST Public Affairs Office
The 1948 Tucker Torpedo or Tucker '48 Sedan was an advanced automobile conceived by Preston Tucker and briefly produced in Chicago in 1948. Only 51 cars were made before the company folded on March 3, 1949, due to negative publicity initiated by the news media, a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation and a heavily publicized stock fraud trial. Speculation exists that the circumstances which brought the Tucker Corporation down were contributed to by the Big Three automakers and Michigan senator Homer Ferguson.
Studebaker was first to introduce an all-new postwar model, but Tucker took a different tack, designing a safety car with innovative features and modern styling. His specifications called for a water-cooled aluminum block[2] flat-6 rear engine, disc brakes, four-wheel independent suspension,[2] fuel injection, the location of all instruments on the steering wheel, and a padded dashboard.
The first sketch for Tucker's car, by designer George Lawson
Tucker's second design sketch by Alex Tremulis (Before front end was finalized with Lippincott designers.)
To finalize the design, Tucker hired the New York design firm J. Gordon Lippincott to create an alternate body. Only the front end and horizontal tail-light bar designs were refined for the final car. Tremulis gave the first prototype car the nickname of "Tin Goose".
Many components and features of the car were innovative and far ahead of its time. The most recognizable feature of the Tucker '48, a directional third headlight, known as the "Cyclops Eye", would turn on at steering angles of greater than 10 degrees to light the car's path around corners. At the time 17 states had laws against cars having more than two headlights. Tucker fabricated a cover for the cyclops center light for use in these states.
The car was rear-engined and rear wheel drive. A perimeter frame surrounded the vehicle for crash protection, as well as a roll bar integrated into the roof. The steering box was behind the front axle to protect the driver in a front-end accident. The instrument panel and all controls were in easy reach of the steering wheel, and the dash was padded for safety. The windshield was designed to pop-out in a collision to protect occupants. The car also featured seat belts, a first in its day. The car's parking brake had a separate key so it could be locked in place to prevent theft. The doors extended into the roof, to ease entry and exit. The engine and transmission were mounted on a separate sub frame which could be lowered and removed in minutes with just six bolts removed—Tucker envisioned loaner engines being quickly swapped in for service in just 15–20 minutes.
Tucker envisioned several other innovations which were later abandoned. Magnesium wheels, disc brakes, fuel injection, self-sealing tubeless tires, and a direct-drive torque converter transmission were all evaluated and/or tested but were dropped on the final prototype due to cost, engineering complexity, and lack of time to develop.
Tucker initially tried to develop an innovative engine. It was a 589 in³ flat-6 cylinder with hemispherical combustion chambers, fuel injection, and overhead valves operated by oil pressure rather than a camshaft. An oil pressure distributor was mounted inline with the ignition distributor and delivered appropriately timed direct oil pressure to open each valve at the proper interval. This unique engine was designed to idle at 100 RPM and cruise at 250-1200RPM through the use of direct drive torque converters on each driving wheel instead of a transmission. These features would have been auto industry firsts in 1948, but as engine development proceeded, problems appeared. The 589 engine was installed only in the test chassis and the first prototype.
The final car was only 70 in (1524 mm) tall, but was rather large and comfortable inside. Tremulis' design was called the most aerodynamic in the world, and though it still sported pre-war type fenders, it was startlingly modern. The mathematically-computed drag coefficient was only 0.27, although for the public this figure was rounded up to 0.30.
Continuing development – funding and publicity
Having raised $17,000,000 in a stock issue, one of the first speculative IPOs, Tucker needed more money to continue development of the car. He sold dealerships and distributorships throughout the country. Another money maker was the Tucker Accessories Program. In order to secure a spot on the Tucker waiting list, future buyers could purchase accessories, like seat covers, the radio, and luggage, before their car was built. This brought an additional $2,000,000 into the company.
With the final design in place, Preston Tucker took the pre-production cars on the road to show them in towns across the country. The cars were an instant success, with crowds gathering wherever they stopped. One report says that Tucker was pulled over by a police officer intent on getting a better look at the car.
To prove the road-worthiness of his cars, Tucker and his engineers ran several cars at the Indianapolis 500 in several endurance tests. During this testing, car #1027 was rolled at high speed while driven by mechanic Eddie Offut. The car's safety features were proven when Offut walked away from the severe crash. During the crash, the windshield popped out as designed, and afterward the car started up and was driven off the track.
One of Tucker's most innovative business ideas caused trouble for the company, however. His Accessories Program raised funds by selling accessories before the car was even in production. After the war demand for new cars was greater than dealers could supply, and most dealers had waiting lists for new cars. Preference was given to returning veterans, which meant that non-veterans were bumped down on the waiting lists indefinitely. Tucker's program allowed potential buyers who purchased Tucker accessories to obtain a guaranteed spot on the Tucker dealer waiting list for a Tucker '48 car.
This concept was investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Attorney, and led to an indictment of company executives. Although all charges were eventually dropped, the negative publicity destroyed the company and halted production of the car.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and partners are raising awareness of the rules around advanced stop lines (ASLs) at traffic lights.
The work forms part of Operation Considerate, GMP’s ongoing campaign to encourage all road users to show each other consideration.
ASLs are designed to help motorists and cyclists by providing an area for cyclists to wait in front of traffic when the lights are red.
Cyclists in this area are more easily visible to motorists, and have space to move off when the lights turn green.
Police are reminding motorists that they must not enter ASL boxes when the lights are on red, as this space is reserved for cyclists.
Motorists crossing the first stop line when the lights are red are liable for a £100 fine and three points on their licence. However, if the traffic light changes from green to amber and they cannot safely stop before the first line, then they may cross it, but must ensure they stop before the second line.
The message to cyclists is very simple – do not cross the second stop line while the traffic signal is red, as doing so is illegal and could result in a £50 fine.
Superintendent Craig Thompson of GMP’s Specialist Operations Branch said: “The main aim of Operation Considerate is to ensure that all road users share the road responsibly, and knowledge of the rules around ASLs is a key part of that.
“During the first two weeks of the campaign we will be educating motorists and cyclists on ASLs at certain junctions around the city centre, and then in the following two weeks we shall be carrying out enforcement work where people may face fines for failing to observe the rules.
“When using the roads we would advise motorists to leave at least 1.5m when passing cyclists, and cyclists need to have fixed lights on their bikes, both front and back.”
Operation Considerate, which will be promoted on Twitter under #OpConsiderate, is fully endorsed by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Greater Manchester’s Deputy PCC Jim Battle said: “Everyone has a right to feel safe on the road – pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. We all share the road and we all need to obey the rules that help us get safely from A to B.
“Advanced stop lines provide an area of high visibility for cyclists and visibility is critical to cycling safety. GMP will be urging motorists to obey the rules of ASLs and reminding cyclists to maximise their visibility using bikelights and bright clothing – especially now the nights are getting darker.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Cadets from 7th Regiment, Advnaced Camp, practice the fundamentals of shooting at Group and Zero training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 9, 2023. Group and Zero training prepares Cadets for their shooting qualification test that occurs later on during Advanced Camp. | Photo by Kate Koennecke, Ohio State University, CST Public Affairs Office
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
U.S. Army Cadets from 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete the rappel tower during Cadet Summer Training, Fort Knox, Ky., June 11, 2023. Cadets learned to trust their equipment while rappelling. | Thaliya Martinez, Olivet Nazarene University, CST Public Affairs Office.
Model: Diana Christopher
From the 2012 MACE Advanced Combat Intensive, Rapier & Dagger Class
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8th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadets wait for instruction to take off their masks. Fort Knox, Ky. July 1, 2019. | Photo by Mary Kate Griffin, CST Public Affairs Office.
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
Automatic lid opening, bowl light, heated seat, washing, hot air drying, and probably a lot more. Could have an internet connection for all I know.
The Advanced Photon Source, which hosts 5,000 users from industry and academia every year. Visible at the bottom of the photo is the main building and auditorium; attached white building on the right is the Center for Nanoscale Materials; at top, the Advanced Protein Characterization Facility.
Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp relax and catch a few more minutes of sleep before the 6-Mile ruck march at Fort Knox, Ky. on June 19, 2021. The 6-Mile ruck march tests the Cadets both physically and mentally as they must push themselves in the early morning to complete six miles in under two hours. | Photo by Jacob Hempen, CST Public Affairs Office
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
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Cadets from 6th Regiment Advanced Camp watch a demonstration from an ROTC Cadre member on how to use a poncho to create a tent-like shelter called a hooch, Fort Knox, Ky., June 23, 2019. A hooch is a knee-high tent that is made from the standard army poncho, one rope, and natural resources such as sticks for tent stakes. | Photo by Kyle Crawford, CST Public Affairs Office
A Cadet from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, tries on a gas mask during the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training in Fort Knox, Ky., June 29, 2023. The purpose of CBRN training is for Cadets to learn how to use and trust their safety equipment by going into a chamber filled with CS tear gas. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
...Or that's what I'm calling it, anyway. Can't call it the BM&R #425 in my instructions, lest I step on any copyrighted toes.
This was, by far, the MOST difficult thing I've ever LDrawn. While normally it wouldn't have been a big deal for me - I've done huge, complex things before - I had the added difficulty of doing it to create instructions. That meant not only did I have to put all the parts in the right places, but I had to put them in the right order and put all the step objects in the right places.
I should charge through the nose for these instructions. Too bad I'll only be charging $8. ;)
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
Cadets listen to an introductory brief about Branch Orientation. Cadets are also informed if they need to visit specific branches before continuing on to hearing about their top three picks. 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets attended Branch Orientation at Keyes Park, July 21, during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky. | Photo by Madison Thompson, Cadet Summer Training Public Affairs Office
Armed with only their wits and a gas mask, Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, faced the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear chamber at Fort Knox, Ky. July 24, 2023. Many Cadets go into the chamber every day, challenging themselves in a different environment and preparing them for possible encounters with toxic substances in the future. Photo by Rosalita Mitchell, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
Cadet Jeremy Cadet Jeremy Acheampong from Capital University, 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, practices medical procedures on a manikin at Fort Knox, Ky., July 9, 2023. Cadets reviewed medical procedures and procedures on very high frequency radios to prepare them for simulated exercises during Cadet Summer Training. Photo by Katie Catterall, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
Roshan Adhikari, a Cadet from University of Mississippi, performs the 3-5 Second Rush during 11th Regiment, Advanced Camp, Fire and Maneuver training at Fort Knox, Ky., on July 18, 2021.
The 3-5 Second Rush is a fast-movement, high-exposure technique that allows Soldiers to quickly find cover while their battle buddy provides them fire support. | Photo by Oscar Fuentes, Cadet Summer Training Public Affairs office.
1st Regiment Advanced Camp's Alpha and Bravo Companies navigate the FLRC. June 9, 2018. Fort Knox, KY. Photo by AJ Barnes.
Cadet Nicholas Ewart from the University of Akron, 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp prepares for a standing long jump as part of his Occupational Physical Assessment Test at Fort Knox, KY on the morning of July 14, 2021. | Photo by Griffin Amrein, CST Public Affairs.
Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, conduct simulated battle procedures during their Field Training Exercise at Fort Knox, Ky. July 17, 2023. FTX is a coordinated training exercise that allows Cadets to apply what they have learned throughout Cadet Summer Training. | Photo by Rosalita Mitchell, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office.
Soldiers from various nations work together to maneuver a simulated casualty victim through an obstacle course as part of the International Special Training Centre (ISTC) Advanced Medical First Responder Course which was conducted by the ISTC Medical Branch from April 26 through April 28, 2016, Pfullendorf, Germany. The multinational students receive the training to enhance their medical skills to support NATO Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
The 135mm F2.8 Prime: An "Advanced Canon T70" from 1984: Best Retro End-of-an-Era Canon FD (mount) SLR Kit with three essential Lenses from this era - 5 images - Canon EOS 30D with Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 Prime (EOS mount) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Proto-lenticulars. Living in a valley surrounded by mountains, we often see lenticulars and other altocumulus clouds in various stages of formation.
Advanced Individual Training Soldiers
with Company C, 701st Military Police
Battalion, and AIT Marines assigned
to the Marine Corps Detachment Fort
Leonard Wood Military Police Instruction
Company, learned riot-control techniques
as part of their corrections and
detention training Aug. 22 at the Barr
Mock Confinement Facility here.
Cadets of 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, participate in a Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Fort Knox, Ky., July 17, 2022. The Cadets conducted reconnaissance before they moved toward their objective. | Photo by Julia Galli, CST Public Affairs