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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 29, 2018) A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft provides air support at Pyramid Rock Beach during an amphibious landing demonstration as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 29, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera)
As the Luftwaffe rearmed for war, the Reich Air Ministry issued a requirement for a light aircraft capable of acting as a scouting aircraft, artillery spotter, and air ambulance. Fieseler offered its Fi 156 design, which incorporated both slats and flaps. This gave the aircraft superb short-field landing performance, and its robust landing gear allowed operations from any remotely firm surface. The Luftwaffe were impressed, and ordered it into production in 1936. It quickly gained the nickname "Storch" (Stork) for its long landing gear.
The Storch proved to be everything and more the Luftwaffe wanted. Easy to produce and fly, Storchs were assigned to most Luftwaffe squadrons as hack aircraft, and many in specialized squadrons to assist the German Army. It had superb visibility (including below; the floor was glazed), could land in any condition, and even had a modicum of self-defense with a rear firing MG 42 light machinegun. General Erwin Rommel, a qualified pilot, used his Storch to keep track of his fast-moving Afrika Korps; his British adversary, Bernard Montgomery, would do the same with his 8th Army in a captured Fi 156. It was most famously used in the Gran Sasso raid to free Benito Mussolini, but Storchs could be found anywhere.
During the war, production was shifted from the Fieseler factory, first to Mraz in Czechoslovakia, and then to Morane-Saulnier in France. So capable was the Storch that both nations kept it in production after the war; the French used metal construction and designated it the MS-500 Criquet. 2900 were built and a few dozen survive.
Though painted as an Italian Fi 156C serving in North Africa, this is actually a postwar MS.500 Criquet, built for the French Armee de l'Air in 1947. It is a war veteran, however: it served in the Indochina War as an artillery spotter and liaision aircraft. After the war, it was sold off as surplus and bought by a civilian operator. In 1974, an American warbird collector bought a batch of Criquets and sold them to other collectors; this aircraft went to the Military Aircraft Restoration Corporation at Chino, California. It was displayed at the Air Heritage Museum in Texas from 1990 to 2004, when it was moved to the Pima Air and Space Museum.
Not many museums have wartime Italian aircraft (even if this wasn't actually Italian); this one is painted in the Regia Aeronautica's standard desert "sand and spinach" scheme used in North Africa. The white wingtips were used as recognition features for Axis aircraft in North Africa, while the Italian wartime markings reflect the divided government of Fascist Italy: the underwing markings show the fascistii of Mussolini's government, while the white tail cross is the emblem of Italy's royal House of Savoy.
The Izumo-class helicopter destroyer (いずも型護衛艦 Izumo-gata-goei-kan) or 22DDH is a helicopter carrier class constructed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The ships of this class are currently the largest surface combatants of the JMSDF, taking over the mantle previously held by the Hyūga-class helicopter destroyers. The lead ship was officially unveiled at Yokohama on 6 August 2013.[3] In December 2018, the Japanese Cabinet gave approval to convert both ships into aircraft carriers capable of operating the F-35B.
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The 1948 Tucker was like no other previously produced car. It featured many safety innovations, including the first pop out windshield, padded dash, passenger crash chamber, and a center headlight which turned with the steering wheel. Powered by a rear mounted helicopter engine the car was capable of sustained speeds of 120 mph. It was introduced to the public in June of 1947 to much interest.
Due to financial and legal problems only one prototype and 50 cars were produced before the venture collapsed. This particular car is number 47 of the 50 produced and has only 50 miles on it.
The Tucker story is very interesting, learn more here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_Tucker_Sedan
Pima Air and Space Museum
1. Convair Sea Dart. This experimental jet fighter was one of the last American attempts to create a combat-capable seaplane.
2. Sikorsky SH-3. The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard used this amphibious helicopter well into the 1980s for search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare.
3. Pereira X-28. This adaptation of a civilian home-built light aircraft was studied for possible use as a surveillance aircraft in Vietnam.
Post WWII Military Seaplanes
Marine aircraft for military application fared better than their civilian counterparts in the post-war years. Novel aircraft were designed for Cold War missions. Jet power plants and stealth technologies were incorporated into flying boat and amphibian designs.
Development of new seaplanes and flying boats continued after August 1945, but the changing face of warfare at sea spelled the end of large numbers of marine aircraft. Flying boats, amphibians, and floatplanes were out of place on aircraft carriers. Especially on aircraft carriers increasingly equipped with that new invention, the helicopter, which could fulfill air-rescue duties. Add floats to a helicopter and the potential missions it could perform were countless. Add long-range, land-based surveillance aircraft and flying boats were redundant. By the 1960s, spy satellites closed the coffin on flying boats... almost.
New designs for remote-base fighters emerged soon after World War Il. The British jet-powered SARO SR A1 fit into this niche. The amphibian's mission was to provide air support on remote rivers, bays, and lakes prior to the construction of airfields. Demonstrations continued through 1947, but neither serious interest in 194 the project nor production orders materialized.
The concept of a waterborne jet fighter was resurrected in the form of the Convair XF2Y-1 Sea Dart in 1952. The Sea Dart was technically a flying boat since its fuselage doubled as a watertight hull. However, the plane landed in part on a pair of skis and take-off was performed by applying enough power to the craft to lift it up its skis- like a water skier- until sufficient lift was created for it to become airborne. The explosion of one of the five prototypes sealed the Sea Dart's fate.
These two combatants, who share a powerful hatred for each other, did show that they are capable of setting aside their differences for a common goal. In Round One, Ms. Aran and Ridley squared off against the Black Ops agents Solid Snake and Liquid Snake. Despite the agents best efforts, including the piloting of a nuclear powered mecha, Samus’ skill at facing enemies much larger than her came in handy as she and Ridley annihilated the two assassins with no real challenge. The final score: 5-0.
Round Two brought an interesting challenge as they went toe-toe with Mario and Bowser. In order to face the Sci-Fi Slaughterhouses, Bowser had to become Giga Bowser, a giant bloodthirsty being that thrives on destruction. Mario was given several powerups, including his pyrokinesis and ability to become liquid metal, among others. Still, even with those abilities added on, Samus and Ridley’s abilities and weaponry gave them a decided edge. The final score: 5-0 with Samus and Ridley dusting debris off their shoulders and moving on to the Championship.
Their opponents: Link and Ganondorf. This match was a little more interesting as it matched Fantasy VS Sci-Fi. Link’s weaponry and transformation allowed him to attack Ridley and hold his own for some time. Samus, no stranger to giant beasts, went toe to toe with Ganondorf in Ganon form. His energy attacks provided him some cover and defense against the she-tank. In the end, Link and his nemesis fell with a score of 5-1.
Semi-Finals. In one of the most spirited fights in the Playoff Challenge, Samus and Ridley went up against two more assassins. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. This was tough for both sides as the advanced weaponry of Samus and Ridley proved a deterrent to the ninjas. But, their versatility and agility allowed them to keep their distance until the right moment. However, Samus and Ridley’s combined brutality made sure that the right moment never came. In the end, Team Metroid rose to the top with a score of 5-4.
The moment of truth had arrived- The Final Showdown. Samus and Ridley would face the other undefeated team: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader; two futuristic fighting teams squaring off in the original Dome. When the combatants entered the arena, no one could have foreseen the slaughter to come as Samus and Ridley promptly showed that faith in the Force was misplaced. In a stunning 5-1 victory, Samus and Ridley took the title of champion!
What a ride! Honestly, I can’t speak for everyone, but I never saw that coming. Samus and Ridley proved themselves an unstoppable machine of fury that pummeled their opponents and took the title. Well done, Team Metroid.
IKA small wheeled freightliner flat built by arbel fauvet france in 1990 capable of carrying containers up to 9' 6'' high operating in fixed two wagon sets.seen at stratford station in very mucky blue livery
HVL130 Condor, VTOL Hypersonic Transport, global point to point capable. www.ioaircraft.com/hypersonic/condor.php
130' length, 22-25 TON cargo bay capacity, H2 fueled, with onboard oxidizer as needed for Mach 15 velocity at 70 mile altitude (above the karman line). Website link: www.ioaircraft.com/hypersonic/condor.php
At apx 100,000-120,000ft, cruise velocity is Mach 8-10, with a 10,000nm range. Cargo bay and cockpit are hemetically sealed, with onboard oxygen supply and environmentals.
The entire cargo bay opens instead of a cargo bay door, while the nose gear retracts on the ground providing 8 1/2 ft of clearance into the bay.
*This same engineering principle that applies to Condor, can be scaled up further, with a 50-100 ton cargo capacity.
Propulsion for this aircraft is extensive:
2 U-TBCC (Unified Turbine Based Combine Cycle / Dual Mode Scramjet (300,000 LBS Thrust)
5 H2/O2 Compressed Fueled Bell Nozzle Rockets. No turbo pumps.
3 U-GTG / Thrust Producing Gas Turbine Generators (60-70K LBS vertical thrust by themselves)
24 Graphene Based Super Conducting Lift Fans, 70-90K+ LBS vertically lift)
In the last image, for sizing comparison are
Discovery SSTO Heavy Lift: www.ioaircraft.com/hypersonic/discovery-218.php
Raven B Model, 22 Person Hypersonic Business Jet www.ioaircraft.com/hypersonic/raven-business.php
Grey Hawk, Mach 8-10 7th Gen Hypersonic Super Fighter www.ioaircraft.com/hypersonic/greyhawk.php
All are serial production ready.
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The Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 is a two-seat aerobatic monoplane capable of Unlimited category competition. It was designed in 1987 by Walter Extra, an award-winning German aerobatic pilot and built by Extra Flugzeugbau.
Design of the Extra 300 was based on the Extra 230, an early 1980s monoplane having a wing made of wood. The Extra 300 has a welded steel tube fuselage covered in aluminium and fabric. The mid-set wing has a carbon fiber composite spar and carbon composite skins. A symmetrical airfoil, mounted with a zero angle of incidence, provides equal performance in both upright and inverted flight. The landing gear is fixed taildragger style with composite main legs and fiberglass wheel pants. The powerplant is a fuel-injected Lycoming AEIO-540 which produces 300 horsepower (224 kW).
The first two-seat Extra 300 made its maiden flight on 6 May 1988, with German type certification following on 16 May 1990. The single seat Extra 300S flew on 4 March 1992.
The Extra 300 is stressed for ±10 G with one person on board and ±8 G with two. Some Extra 300s are certificated in the Experimental Category in the U.S., while others are certificated in the Aerobatic category.
300L
Two seat version with low mounted wing and shorter fuselage.[3] More Extra 300L ("L" is a 2 seater version) aircraft have been produced than any other model. Its wing is mounted at the bottom of the fuselage, with its span reduced from 26 ft 3 in (8.00 m) to 24 ft 3 in (7.39 m). Improved ailerons boost the 300L's roll rate to 400 degrees per second. All 300Ls are fully certified under FAA and European Joint Aviation Authorities regulations.
General characteristics
* Crew: one pilot
* Capacity: two
* Length: 6.95 m (22 ft 9½ in)
* Wingspan: 7.39 m (24 ft 3 in)
* Height: 2.62 m (8 ft 7¼ in)
* Wing area: 10.44 m² (112.4 ft²)
* Airfoil: symmetrical
* Empty weight: 682 kg (approx.) (1,500 lb (approx.))
* Loaded weight: 952 kg (2095 lb)
* Useful load: 270 kg (595 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 952 kg (2095 lb)
* Powerplant: 1× Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5 MT-Propeller composite propeller (3- or 4-blade), 224 kW (300 hp)
* Fuel capacity: 52.7 U.S. gal (199.5 l)
Performance
* Never exceed speed: 408 km/h (220 knot, 253 mph)
* Cruise speed: 317 km/h (170 knot, 196 mph)
* Stall speed: 102 km/h (55 knot, 63 mph)
* Range: 944 km with auxiliary fuel (510 nmi, 586 statute mi)
* Service ceiling: 4875 m (16,000 ft)
* Rate of climb: 16 meters/s (3200 ft/min)
* Roll Rate : 400 degrees per second
Built by the Schiffswerks Rieherst company in Hamburg, the Umbria was launched on December 30th 1911 with the name of Bahia Blanca. It was a large freighter by that time, 150 meters long, with a power capable of providing a speed of 14 knots that could carry 9,000 tons of cargo and up to 2,000 passengers. In 1912 it began operating the Hamburg-America line doing different jobs between Europe and Argentina until the outbreak of World War I, when it was based in Buenos Aires. In 1918 the ship was acquired by the Argentinian government and it was not until 1935 when the ship was taken over by the Italian government and renamed again: the Umbria. From that moment its trips were to transport troops and during the following two years carried several thousand soldiers to the Italian colonies in East Africa.
The loss of the Umbria
In May 1940, when Italy was still neutral in World War II, the Umbria was secretly loaded with 360,000 bombs between 15 kg and 100 kg, 60 boxes of detonators, building materials and three Fiat Lunga cars, carrying a total 8,600 tons of weapons towards the East Africa. The explosives had destination Massawa and Assab, Eritrea, that was Italian colony by then, and the rest of the cargo was heading different locations in Asia. Italy's entry into the war was imminent and this shipment was destined to the defense of the colonies against the Allies and to the possible expansion of its African territories.
On 3rd June 1940 the Umbria reached Port Said, northern Egypt, where loaded with 1,000 tons of coal and water in a movement to fool the Allies, trying to look like a harmless freighter. The port, controlled by the Royal Navy, and its authorities allowed the ship enter on the Red Sea three days after arrival. The British delayed the departure of the Umbria knowing that Italy's entry into the war was imminent and that the cargo of Umbria had devastating power that sooner or later would be used against the Allies and why not, to get a great load to fight fascism. But Italy, as a neutral country that it was, had every right to transport weapons much like any other cargo to its colonies.
Having met the deadline to be retained, the Umbria crossed the Suez Canal on June 6th but with the escort of the HMS Grimsby. The importance and destructive capacity of the cargo required it. Three days later the Umbria entered in Sudan waters and the HMS Grimsby ordered the Umbria captain to anchor on Wingate Reef under the pretext of searching for contraband. Moments later the British warship HMS Leander arrived with a group of 20 sailors who boarded the Umbria. After thoroughly searching the ship and finding nothing, the captain ordered the British troops to remain the night aboard the Umbria.
The next morning Lorenzo Muiesan, Umbria captain, was in his cabin listening to the radio when Mussolini announced the entry of Italy into the World War II. Hostilities would begin at midnight of that day. Muiesan, a very patriotic captain with long experience, was the only one in the area who had heard the news and knew immediately that both Umbria and the burden would be used by the Allies against their own country. He had no option to disable both. In a move of extraordinary intelligence, as the hours passed retained by the British who did not yet know that Italy was officially the enemy, the captain ordered his crew conducting a rescue simulation... that was more real than the British thought. This maneuver, which the English soldiers agreed as they believed it would serve to further delay the departure of the Umbria. While the Italians occupied the lifeboats, the chief engineers, following Muiesan´s orders, opened all the valves and drown the ship to the bottom of the reef. With the crew safe, the British only had time to get on their ship and watch the freighter slid slowly.
When the captain of HMS Grimsby asked why he had done that Muiesan confirmed the declaration of war from Italy to Britain. The next day Muiesan and the rest of Umbria crew departed detainees to India, where they spent four years in prison.
CARGO:
The Umbria was carrying 360,000 individual aircraft bombs ranging in size from 15, 50 and 100 kg. The vessel also carried a large quantity of fuses, ammunition and detonators as well as other traditional cargo. The captain knew these bombs would be confiscated and used by the enemy against his country should they ever discover them which was why he made the call to sink the ship.
The Umbria had sailed in June 1940 with 6,000 tons of bombs, 60 boxes detonators, explosives, weapons and three Fiat 1100 Lunga from Genoa via Livorno and Naples in the Suez Canal and on the way via Massaua and Assab to Calcutta.
DAY 2 of the Formula Ford 50th Anniversary Race Weekend and after a Really Fast Action Packed array of Cars in both Mazda and Formula Ford Racing and Qualifying on Saturday it was time for Sunday and to find out who would be Crowned the Formula Ford Champion of 2021.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Qualifying)
First up on the Sunday for Qualifying was The AMOC GT/GT4 Championship and with a Grid of Just 5 Cars for this One its going to be Very Interesting to see out of the 5 Drivers who Can set the Quickest Pace During Qualifying. Lets Find Out who took Pole and the Fastest Lap.
In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was the Duo Pair of Rikki Cann and Samuel Wilson) in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.791 and a Top Speed of 71.53mph. Fantastic Work both Ricky and Rob Really Pushing the Aston Martin Hard and Gunning fort that All Important Victory come the First Race.
In Second Place was (Jamie Sturges) in his VW Golf TCR with a Best Lap Time of 1:03.245 and a Top Speed of 68.75mph. Amazing Work there Jamie Pushing that Golf and Racing it Like a Pro.
In Third Place was the Duo of (Whit and Fenn) in their Lotus Elise Motorsport with a Best Lap Time of 1:04.089 and a Top Speed of 67.85mph. Great Work there Whit and Fenn Fantastic Driving and Great Team Work.
Three Very Quick and Capable Cars in the Hands of Some Very Competitive Drivers will make for a Really Fantastic Race. With all three Cars Having Different Power Outputs it will be Interesting to see what Techniques Each of them will use to their Advantage Come the First Race.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Race 1)
After a Very Quick and Heated Qualifying Session which saw the Duo of Rikki Cann and Samuel Wilson Take Pole Position will Jamie and the Duo of Whit and Fenn be able to Beat them off the Line and Who Will Take Home their First Victory of the Weekend?
In First Place Taking the Victory was (Rikki Cann) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 58.194 and an Average Speed of 73.41mph. Amazing Job there Ricky Really Working Hard Behind the Wheel to Keep that Aston in the Lead Thought the Entire Race with some Beautifully Controlled Driving as well.
In Second Place was (Andy Thompson) in his Seat Toledo with a Best Lap Time of 57.893 and an Average Speed of 73.35mph. Incredible Drive there Andy Really Well Done and Making sure to hold onto that All Important Second Place.
In Third Place was (Paul Whight) in his Lotus Elise Motorsport with a Best Lap Time of 57.284 and an Average Speed of 72.75mph. Superb Drive from Paul Really Looked like he was Enjoying that Drive and Kept Pushing Hard the Whole Way around the Race Track. His Smooth Driving Through Clearways was Amazing to see.
What an Amazing First Race for the AMOC GT Championship with Many Different Cars from Many different Manufacturers Taking Part it always a Joy to see both the Cars and their Drivers Happy Doing what they Love to do. With One Last Race to go will the Likes of Rikki Cann's Teammate Samuel Wilson be able to Hold on and Get One More Victory for the Team? Lets Find Out.
AMOC GT / GT4 & Intermarque (Race 2 FINAL)
In First Place taking the Final Win of the Day for AMOC GT was (Rob Fenn) in his Lotus Elise Motorsport) with a Best Lap Time of 50.083 and an Average Speed of 83.82mph. Congratulations Rob what a Drive and What a Car Fantastic Work.
In Second Place was (Samuel Wilson) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 51.459 and an Average Speed of 80.50mph. Amazing Driving there Samuel Keeping Close to Rob on Many Occasions around the Circuit and a Cracking Overtake on Rob through Clearways.
In Third Place was (Julian Reddyhough) in his Aston Martin Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 59.552 and an Average Speed of 71.18mph. Super Driving From Julian Smooth through the Corners and Making sure to Hang onto that Third Place During the Entirety of the Race.
A Really Fantastic Two Races for the AMOC GT Championship here this Weekend while the Grid might not have been up to Full Capacity We saw the Likes of Rob Fenn Samuel Wilson Rikki Cann and Julian Reddyhough take some Incredible Victories thought the Two Races. Congratulations to All of you and Good Luck to all other Drivers who were Taking Part. Keep Pushing Hard and Victory Will Come to You.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 1)
Next Up was the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship and with Saturdays Qualifying showing a Huge Grid of 35 Cars this was Definitely going to be a Fantastic Race to Witness. Lets get right to it and Find Out who Took Victory and by How Much.
In First Place taking the Victory was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.179 and an Average Speed of 73.82mph. Super Work there Brain Racing Against another 34 Competitors in Identical Cars and Winning takes Incredible Driver Skill and Talent and you Really Showed that During the Race. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Oliver Allwood) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 57.532 and an Average Speed of 73.81mph. Well Done Oliver Fantastic Driving and a Really Great Defence of Second Place thought the entire Race.
In Third Place was (Zak Oates) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.020 and an Average Speed of 73.79mph. Really Nice Work there Zak Amazing Drive and Keeping Very Close to Oliver and Brain at the Front of the Gird thought. Brilliant Driving.
What a Race with Three Incredible Drivers in the likes of Brian Oliver and Zak All Pushing their Cars to the Limit and Achieving Superb Results for Race 1. Good Luck to all other Drivers Lets See if Race 2 of the Day Might Turn things Around.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 2)
After a Thrilling and Nail Biting Race 1 which saw Brian Trott take the Victory with Oliver Allwood in Second and Zak Oates in Third Place will anyone Else be able to Challenge thease Three Very Fast and Talented Drivers? Lets Find Out.
In First Place taking the Overall Victory was (Steve Foden) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.517 and an Average Speed of 63.32mph. Congratulations Steve a Well Deserved Victory and Another Brilliant Trophy to add to the Cabinet at Home. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Oliver Allwood) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.789 and an Average Speed of 63.17mph. Brilliant Work Once Again Oliver taking Second Place and Racing with Everything you could Possibly Get out of that Car. A Future Mazda Champion in the Making no Doubt. Brilliant Drive.
In Third Place was (Luke Pullen) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.835 and an Average Speed of 63.14mph. Well Done Luke Really Fantastic Driving in Very Damp and Bright Conditions.
Another Amazing Race for the Mazda MX5 Championship with the Likes of Steve Foden Oliver Allwood and Luke Pullen all taking Incredible Victories thought Race 2 and Standing on the Podium. Keep Up the Amazing Work you Three and to Everyone Else Keep Working Towards Those Goals of Victory and Success.
With One Final Race Coming Up will Steve Foden be able to Hang on and Take Another Victory for 1st Place or will the Likes of Luke and Oliver try to Steal it away from Him? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Race 3 FINAL)
In First Place taking the Last Victory of the Day for the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship was (Michael Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.656 and an Average Speed of 72.84mph. Congratulations Michael A Very Strong Drive with a Lot of Ambition Behind the Wheel. What a Fantastic Way to End off the Weekend.
In Second Place was (Jack Brewer in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 57.970 and an Average Speed of 72.82mph. Great Drive Jack Pushing Hard and Making Sure to Keep Up with Michael at the Front of the Grid. A Very Committed and Determined Drive.
In Third Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5 MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 58.293 and an Average Speed of 72.75mph. Well Done Brian Great Driving and it looked like you were Having a lot of Fun out there and always Remember that its the Love and the Passion that Counts not Just The Race Victory.
What a Weekend it has been for the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship. We Have Witnessed Many Talented Drivers from the Likes of Brain Trott and Jack Brewer to Steve Foden and Oliver Allwood as well as Zak Oates. All thease Incredible People Come Here every Year to Share their Passions for what they Love not Just with the Teams and Crew but also the Spectators. Here's to Hoping that a New Generation can be Inspired to follow in their Footsteps and Keep the Legacy of this Great Racing Series Going Now and Well into the Future.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 SuperCup Championship (Race 2)
The Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship was next Up and after A Whole Day of Qualifying and Qualifying Second Fastest on Saturday it was time to see what Each of the Drivers could do and How they would use their Style and Race Craft to Gain a Victory. With Another Large Grid of 30 Cars Anything Can Happen and Racing always has its Moments of Unpredictability.
In First Place taking the Victory was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.272 and an Average Speed of 45.71mph. What a Drive from Declan in Very Wet and Near Impossible Visibility Conditions He Kept his Foot Down and Head up to Take an Incredible Victory. Congratulations Declan.
In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:06.697 and an Average Speed of 45.70mph. Brilliant Driving there Richard Keep Pace with Declan Really Well and Navigating in Almost Blind Conditions shows Just How Incredible of a Driver you are.
In Third Place was (John Langridge) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 1:07.831 and an Average Speed of 45.68mph. Brilliant Work out there John a True Rain Master of Brands Hatch Keeping the Car on Track and some Truly Incredible Pace from you.
What an Insane Race with Wet and Rainy Weather Conditions Really Mixing the Grid Up and Showing who the Very Talented Drivers are that can Push their Machinery Beyond its Limits in the Wet and Still take Victory. Some Incredible Drivers in the likes of Declan Richard and John Braving it out there to Deliver some Truly Fantastic Wet Weather Performances. Well Done to all the other Drivers as Well thease Conditions are Always Unpredictable and Yet you All put on a Brave Face and Drive like true Gentlemen Thought.
With Race 3 The Final Race Coming up who will be able to take the Last Podium for Mazda SuperCup? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 SuperCup Championship (Race 3 FINAL)
The FINAL Race for Mazda SuperCup and with Some Incredible Racing Witnessed in the Rain in the Previous Race would this Last Race Shake things up further? Lets See.
In First Place Taking the Victory was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.785 and an Average Speed of 61.14mph. Super Work there Jack Taking the Victory and the Fastest Lap. Well Done.
In Second Place was (Patrick Fletcher) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.820 and an Average Speed of 61.05mph. Great Work there Patrick Really Great Effort and a Super Drive for Second Place.
In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5 MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 56.839 and an Average Speed of 61.04mph. Amazing Driving there James Racing Hard and Holding on Tightly to that All Important Third Place Finish.
Another Incredible Set of Races from the Mazda's to Round of a Brilliant Days Racing for All Drivers Competing in the Mazda Classes. Another set of Incredible Victories for the likes of Jack Patrick and James who all showed their Talent Skill and Determination for Victory.
However We are Not Done Yet as the Grand Finale of Races for this Weekends Formula Ford Championship is Coming Up Next and After a Hectic and Very Competitive Day of both Qualifying and Racing on Saturday With Multiple Races to be Decided Who would be Crowed the Formula Ford Festival Champion?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Semi Final Race 1 Result)
Here we are Now at The Semi Finals after a Very Action Packed Last Chance Race and Now with a Gird of 26 Drivers and Cars This Race as Well as Two More Will Decide the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Lets See First Who Took Victory in Race 1 for the Semi Finals.
In First Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.661 and an Average Speed of 56.48mph. Brilliant Work Niall Congratulations on P1 after a Heroic Drive.
In Second Place was (Neil McLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.640 and an Average Speed of 56.41mph. Superb Work there from Neil to take P2 He Really Enjoys this Track and Loves to Race as Quickly as he Can alongside his Fellow Friends and Competitors.
In Third Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.157 and an Average Speed of 56.37mph. Congratulations Jamie a Really Fantastic Drive and Keeping Very Close to Neil During the Whole Race. Here's Hoping for an Epic Duel in the FINALE Between you two.
With the First of Two Semi Final Races Over Niall Murray is the Winner with Neil McLennan in Second Place and Jamie Sharp in Third Place. Currently Jamie Can Still Win the Championship but will both the likes of Neil and Nial try Something in Race 2 of the Semi Finals to Gain Back their Chances of Becoming Champion? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Semi Final Race 2 Result)
In First Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.302 and an Average Speed of 69.96mph. Fantastic Driving Joey Really Well Done and a Super Victory for you Indeed.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.124 and an Average Speed of 69.67mph. Congratulations Oliver P2 and Super Car Control During the Race and a Stunning Formula Ford.
In Third Place was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.154 and an Average Speed of 69.66mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Well Driven with Amazing Car Control and Tight through the Corners at Clearways.
Another Brilliant Final for Formula Ford with the Likes of Joey Oliver and Thomas all Taking Victories. A Huge Congratulations to Everyone Else who was also Competing in both of Thease Finals. Keep Working on the Car and Training as Much as you can To Improve Lap Times and Strike when the Moment is right on Track for Victory.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (GRAND FINAL) (GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS ONLY NOT OVERALL FORMULA FORD 2021 GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS)
This is it the Grand Final of the Formula Ford Festival Race Weekend and With Jamie Sharp Being Potentially One Race away From Taking the Title it has come down to the wire and this Last Race will Determined who The New Formula Ford Grand Final Champion of 2021 is.
In First Place Taking the Grand Final Championship Crown is (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 50.918 and an Average Speed of 66.77mph. Congratulations Jamie a Truly Champion Like Drive to Secure The Title of 2021 Formula Ford Grand Final Champion and Some Brilliant Drives all Season for a Well Deserved Victory in Formula Ford.
In Second Place was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.116 and an Average Speed of 66.76mph. A Truly Competitive Drive there Maxwell Second in The Championship Standings and Something to be Very Proud of Phenomenal Driving.
In Third Place was (Andre Castro) in his Ray GR15 with a Best Lap Time of 51.137 and an Average Speed of 66.73mph. Superb Driving there Andre with P3 in the Standings and a Well Deserved Place in Formula Ford History.
Jamie Sharp is The New 2021 Formula Ford Grand Final Champion After a Heroic Battle Thought the Season He has Emerged Victorious. Congratulations Jamie you Really Deserve This Championship and all the Hard Work you Have done has Really Paid off. Both Maxwell and Andre also Did a Phenomenal Job and together All Three of you will Make History and Inspire Future Generations to come and Have a Go at Formula Ford.
Now Lets take a Look at the Overall GRAND FINAL Championship Standings for Formula Ford 2021
In First Position was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17
In Second Position was (Neil McClennan) in his Spectrum KMR
In Third Position was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR 18
The Overall Formula Ford National Championship Pro 2021 was Won by (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with 433 Points A Really Incredible Achievement Chris and a Strong Drive Thought The Whole Season
In Second Place on 431 Points was (Alex Walker) in his Spectrum 011 Superb Job there Alex Well Deserved
In Third Place on 414 Points was (Max Esterson) in his Ray GR18 Fantastic Work Max Phenomenal Driving Thought The Season
And This Concludes The Weekend at Brands Hatch's Formula Ford 50th Anniversary Weekend. This Weekend will be Remembered for a Long Time Coming and to All The Drivers who Took the Crowns in their Respective Championships. Congratulations. To All other Drivers Keep Working at it your Time Will Come.
See You All Again Next Year for Another Competitive and no Doubt Incredible Season of Formula Ford Racing at Brands Hatch.
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The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. There are three primary versions of the Tornado; the Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) fighter-bomber, the suppression of enemy air defences Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/Reconnaissance) and the Tornado ADV (Air Defence Variant) interceptor. It is one of the world's most sophisticated and capable interdiction and attack aircraft, with a large payload, long range and high survivability.
Developed and built by Panavia, a tri-national consortium consisting of British Aerospace (then the British Aircraft Corporation), MBB of West Germany, and Alenia Aeronautica of Italy, the Tornado first flew on August 14, 1974, and saw action with the RAF and AMI (Italian Air Force) in the Gulf War. International co-operation continued after its entry into service within the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment, a tri-nation training and evaluation unit operating from RAF Cottesmore, England. Including all variants, 992 aircraft were built for the three partner nations and Saudi Arabia.
The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. There are three primary versions of the Tornado; the Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) fighter-bomber, the suppression of enemy air defences Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/Reconnaissance) and the Tornado ADV (Air Defence Variant) interceptor. It is one of the world's most sophisticated and capable interdiction and attack aircraft, with a large payload, long range and high survivability.
Developed and built by Panavia, a tri-national consortium consisting of British Aerospace (then the British Aircraft Corporation), MBB of West Germany, and Alenia Aeronautica of Italy, the Tornado first flew on August 14, 1974, and saw action with the RAF and AMI (Italian Air Force) in the Gulf War. International co-operation continued after its entry into service within the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment, a tri-nation training and evaluation unit operating from RAF Cottesmore, England. Including all variants, 992 aircraft were built for the three partner nations and Saudi Arabia.
Battered, but not Broken! Eastern Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) female resting on Hoptree.
London, Ontario, Canada.
August 30, 2020.
This might be one of the last (adult) Giants of 2020. She's obviously been through a lot, but she hasn't stopped laying her eggs. ❤️
It's truly amazing how much wing damage a butterfly can sustain and continue on about her duties.
This "old gal" (several weeks old) has lost nearly all of her right hind wing and part of her left, but she was still quite capable of finding my Hoptree and laying several precious eggs!
This wing damage is consistent with a bird strike. Butterfly wings are designed to tear away so the butterfly can escape relatively unharmed. Her flight was a bit laboured, but not as much as one might expect.
You can see evidence of a different bird strike on the tip of her front wings. Looks like her wings were closed during that attack, because the same damage is echoed on both right and left wings.
Notice my Hoptree has leaf miners (the squiggly lines)! Probably a tiny moth larva (Fomoria pteliaeella). This family of moths are called Pygmy Leafmining Moths.
There are hundreds of species of Pygmy Leafmining Moths. The LARGEST of them have a wingspan of only 1 cm across. @@
Battery Way consisted of four 12inch M1890 mortars on rotating carriages and each gun was capable of lobbing a 1,000 lb deck piercing shell or a 700 lb high explosive shell 9.3 miles. Rate of fire capability was around one round per minute but that rate was seldom utilized as the standard tactic for this type of battery was to load and lay two mortars at a time, then firing "in salvo". Standard crew was 14 men per mortar. The battery was completed in 1914 and named in honor of 2nd LT. Henry N. Way, who died in service in the Philippines in 1930.
Because concussion when fired tended to break medical glassware at the hospital located nearby, the battery was placed out of service during peacetime. It remained unmanned until April 17, 1942. Mortar #1 was totally unserviceable when the battery was refitted for action, but #2, 3 and 4 were made available during defense of the island.
On 2 May 1942 #3 and 4 mortars were disabled by direct hits on the barrels. Leaving only #2 still available during the Japanese landings. After midnight on May 8 the last remaining mortar went into action against Japanese landing craft in the North Channel. Between 4 and 6 AM Battery Way, together with three 155mm guns still in action on Corregidor and four 14-inch guns of Fort Drum dispersed an attempted landing at North Dock.
Battery Way continued firing all morning despite a rain of shells dropping into the pit seriously wounding the officer and crew members manning it. At about 11 AM it's breech block froze, warped by the heat from constant firing. Battery Way was the last of Corregidor's "concrete artillery" to cease fire before the surrender at 12 noon that day.
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Teflex is a revolutionary new type of disinfectant, capable of ensuring an environment free of pathogenic influence. The active ingredient involved in Teflex’s antimicrobial properties is a guanidine based copolymer. The germicidal function is attributed to the ability of the guanidine functional groups of the Teflex polymer bonding with the cellular membranes of pathogenic microbes. Upon bonding, the guanidine functional group infiltrates the cell’s cytoplasm and inhibits the cell’s regulatory functions. These functions include: enzymatic activity; the transfer of essential nutrients across the cell membrane; cellular respiration; and the multiplication of the microbe. The disruption of the cell’s regulatory tasks is such that the cells can no longer function the way that they need to in order to stay alive; ultimately resulting in cell death.
The following is an abbreviated description of the destruction process of the microorganisms:
- The absorption of the biocidal Teflex molecule through the microbes cell membrane.
- The diffusion of the absorbed Teflex molecules through cell walls.
- The destabilization and destruction of the cytoplasmic membrane.
- The cell contents’ disperse through the destabilized cell membrane, leading to,
- The death of the cell.
The ability of Teflex to connect to and interfere with the cellular membranes of microorganisms is attributed to the positively charged ions in the quarter-amino functional groups of the Teflex polymer. These positively charged sites of Teflex are attracted to the negatively charged sites located in the pathogen’s phospholipid bilayer. It is essential to note that these negatively charged sites of the microorganism’s membrane are required in the composition of the cellular membrane and its regulatory functions.
Thorough calculations indicate that each microbial cell reacts with 6x10^-8 (0.00000006) ml of the Teflex polymer.
Upon initial contact with the pathogen, there is an induction of electro-static interference between the negatively charged groups on the cellular membrane and the positively charged quarter-amino groups of the Teflex polymer. This leads to a change in orientation in the pathogen’s membrane. The Teflex macromolecule connects with a large number of phospholipids in the microbe’s membrane; this reaction takes place in a cooperative manner thereby evoking neutralization of the negative charge in the cell’s phospholipid bilayer. The resulting compound of Teflex stabilizes, leading to an irreversible change in electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions of the cell’s membrane; this results in further weakening of the membrane that is an essential element to the life of the microbe. Eventually, lipid-lipid interactions are weakened to a point where the membrane is so unstable that the microbe no longer functions properly. Another result of the Teflex fusion to the phospholipid bilayer is a break in the barrier and transportation functions of the microbe’s membrane.
As the Teflex polymer infiltrates even further, a hydrophobic fragment penetrates into the non-polar part of the cellular membrane, leading to a widening of the membrane and a disturbance of vanderwaal forces among phospholipid molecules. This leads to permeability changes, followed by a weakened membrane integrity, and eventually, the cell fragments and dies.
All of these effects are directed against viruses, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi and protozoa; On the contrary, Teflex does not harm the cells of larger organisms (i.e human or animal cells). This is due to a difference in molecular structures and biochemical properties, (for example, our cells contain cholesterol which helps stabilize our membrane), and a difference in our cytoplasm and nucleus.
The Bremen-built Norrona is capable of carrying 1482 passengers and 634 cars.
During the summer months of 2007 and 2008 it sailed to Scrabster from Bergen once a week. It then headed north to Torshavn in the Faroes and on to Seyisfjrur in Iceland before returning to the Faroes and then back to Bergen.
In November 2008 the Faroese government had to step in to save Smyril from bankruptcy with the injection of £3.1m.
Now the Norrona is used for a year-round service from the Faroes to Denmark, calling in Iceland between spring and autumn only.
Gross Tonnage: 35966
Deadweight: 6113 t
Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 164.56m × 33.5m
Year Built: 2003
IMO: 9227390
MMSI: 231200000
Call Sign: OZ2040
Flag: Faroe Is [FO]
AIS Vessel Type: Passenger
Used for reconnaissance, the Blackbird can travel London/New York in under 2 hours, cruising at a speed of around Mach 3.5... at which point, the outer hull reaches a temperature of around 260ºC.
SR-71 Blackbird The SR-71 Blackbird is a legendary reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force. It is one of the fastest planes ever built, capable of flying at speeds exceeding Mach 3 (over 2,200 mph or 3,540 km/h) and at altitudes of over 85,000 feet (25,900 meters). The SR-71 was designed to gather intelligence through high-speed, high-altitude reconnaissance missions during the Cold War era. Its sleek, black design and advanced technology made it an iconic symbol of American aviation prowess.
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A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-365 deliver Marines of 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) to an undisclosed mountain top location as they conduct missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Jan. 11, 2002. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera) (Released)
To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil
Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil
Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea - an assignment of choice.
About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.
These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.
To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil
Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil
Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea - an assignment of choice.
About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.
These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.
To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil
Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil
Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea - an assignment of choice.
About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.
These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 29, 2018) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 carries a M777A2 towed 155 mm howitzer during an amphibious landing demonstration at Pyramid Rock Beach as part of RIMPAC exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 29, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. Twenty-Five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns)
Republic F-105D Thunderchief
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Va., October 29, 2009.
According to the museum's website:
The F-105 was designed as a supersonic, single-seat, fighter-bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons or heavy bomb loads at supersonic speeds. The F-105D variant was an all-weather fighter-bomber version, fitted with mono-pulse and Doppler radar for night or bad weather operations. The original weapons bay, designed for nuclear stores, was sealed and fitted with additional fuel tanks. Bombs were carried on multiple weapons racks on the centerline of the fuselage, and on wing pylons. The aircraft was fitted with a retractable in-flight refueling probe. The first F-105D flew on 9 June 1959 and 610 F-105Ds were eventually built.
This aircraft has served in several F-105 units around the world and is restored to its 1967 Vietnam-era 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron camouflage as it flew during its assignment to Korat RTAB, Thailand. This jet also was briefly assigned to the 355 TFW located at Takhli RTAB in 1968. After this "Thud" finished its combat tour-which certainly included missions supporting Operation "Rolling Thunder," "Steel Tiger," and "Barrel Roll"-it returned stateside and began more than a decade assigned to the District of Columbia Air National Guard and was transferred to the Air and Space Museum in late 1981.
Transferred from the United States Air Force.
Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation
Date: 1961
Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
Overall: 19ft 8in., 26854.8lb. (5.994m, 12181.2kg)
Other: 19ft 8in. x 64ft 5in. x 34ft 11in. (5.994m x 19.634m x 10.642m)
Materials:
All metal monoplane, supersonic single-engine jet fighter.
Physical Description:
Single-seat, single-engine, jet, fighter/bomber; USAF.
The Tornado GR4 is a variable geometry, two-seat, day or night, all-weather attack aircraft, capable of delivering a wide variety of weapons. Powered by two Rolls-Royce RB 199 Mk 103 turbofan engines, the GR4 is capable of low-level supersonic flight and can sustain a high subsonic cruise speed. The aircraft can fly automatically at low level using terrain-following radar when poor weather prevents visual flight. The aircraft is also equipped with forward-looking infrared and is night-vision goggle compatible, making it a capable platform for passive night operations. For navigation purposes, the Tornado is equipped with an integrated global positioning inertial navigation system that can also be updated with visual or radar inputs. The GR4 is also equipped with a Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker system that can be used for ground designation or can provide accurate range information on ground targets.
The GR4 can carry up to three Paveway II, two Paveway III or Enhanced Paveway Laser and Global Positioning System Guided Bombs (LGBs), and by using a Thermal Imaging Airborne Laser Designation (TIALD) pod it is able to self-designate targets for LGB delivery. The GR4 also has a ground-mapping radar to identify targets for the delivery of conventional 1000lb bombs. All GR4 aircraft are capable of carrying the Air Launched Anti- Radiation Missile (ALARM), which homes on the emitted radiation of enemy radar systems and can be used for the suppression of enemy air defences. The GR4 is capable of carrying up to nine ALARM missiles or a mixed configuration of ALARM missiles and bombs. In the reconnaissance role the GR4 can carry the Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod to provide detailed reconnaissance imagery; this is currently being replaced with the RAPTOR pod, which provides an even greater day-and night reconnaissance potential.
For self-protection, the GR4 is normally armed with two AIM-9L Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles, a BOZ-107 Pod on the right wing to dispense chaff and flares and a Sky Shadow-2 electronic countermeasures pod on the left wing. The aircraft can also carry an integral 27mm Mauser cannon capable of firing 1700 rounds per minute.
The Tornado GR4 is now equipped with the Storm Shadow missile and the new Brimstone missile. The Storm Shadow allows the Tornado to make precision strikes in poor weather with a greatly increased stand-off range from the target area. Brimstone provides the Tornado with an effective anti-armour weapon, also providing an enhanced stand-off range.
The Tornado GR4 is currently operated from two bases. Based at RAF Lossiemouth, in Scotland, are the Operational Conversion Unit, No. 15(R) Squadron, and Nos 12(B), 14 and 617 Squadrons. RAF Marham is the home of the GR4s of Nos II(AC), IX(B), 13 and 31 Squadrons.
In addition to its long-range, high-speed precision strike capability, including supersonic at low level with a low-level combat radius of 400nmls, the Tornado GR4 is a world leader in the specialised field of all-weather, day and night tactical reconnaissance. The new RAPTOR (Reconnaissance Airborne Pod TORnado) pod is one of the most advanced reconnaissance sensors in the world and greatly increased the effectiveness of the aircraft in the reconnaissance role. Its introduction into service gave the GR4 the ability to download real-time, long-range, oblique-photography data to ground stations or to the cockpit during a mission. The stand-off range of the sensors also allows the aircraft to remain outside heavily defended areas, thus minimising the aircraft’s exposure to enemy air-defence systems.
Some Tornado GR4s involved in Operation Telic were fitted with the RAPTOR pod and the aircraft is currently employed in the Gulf on both Close Support and Reconnaissance missions in support of Coalition Forces in Afghanistan.
Specifications
Engines: Two RB199 turbofans
Thrust: 16,000lbs each
Max speed: 1.3Mach
Length: 16.72m
Max altitude: 50,000ft
Span: 8.6m
Aircrew: 2
Armament: Storm Shadow, Brimstone, ALARM, AIM-9 Sidewinder, Paveway II, Paveway III, Enhanced Paveway, General Purpose Bombs, Mauser 27mm
The dark blue Red Bull Corsair will stood out at RIAT as one of only two airworthy examples in Europe. Nicknamed 'Hose Nose', the US Navy's F4U-4 Corsair was considered the most capable carrier-based fighter-bomber of WW2. As well as being an outstanding fighter, the aircraft proved to be an excellent fighter-bomber, serving almost exclusively in the latter role throughout the Korean War and during the French colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria.
Armament carrier equipped HUMVEEs are capable of deploying:
-MK 19 40mm automatic grenade launcher
-M2HB Heavy machine gun
-M60 General Purpose Machine Gun
-M240B General Purpose Machine Gun
-TOW 2B Anti-Tank Guided Missile Launcher (ATGM)
Johnny Lightning:
M1045A2 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle
Armament /TOW Missile Carrier with Supplemental Armor, Winch, and Brushguard
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The Avro Vulcan (later Hawker Siddeley Vulcan from July 1963) is a jet-powered tailless delta wing high-altitude strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1956 until 1984. Aircraft manufacturer A.V. Roe and Company (Avro) designed the Vulcan in response to Specification B.35/46. Of the three V bombers produced, the Vulcan was considered the most technically advanced and hence the riskiest option. Several scale aircraft, designated Avro 707, were produced to test and refine the delta wing design principles.
The Vulcan B.1 was first delivered to the RAF in 1956; deliveries of the improved Vulcan B.2 started in 1960. The B.2 featured more powerful engines, a larger wing, an improved electrical system and electronic countermeasures (ECM); many were modified to accept the Blue Steel missile. As a part of the V-force, the Vulcan was the backbone of the United Kingdom's airborne nuclear deterrent during much of the Cold War. Although the Vulcan was typically armed with nuclear weapons, it was capable of conventional bombing missions, a capability which was used in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982.
The Vulcan had no defensive weaponry, initially relying upon high-speed high-altitude flight to evade interception. Electronic countermeasures were employed by the B.1 (designated B.1A) and B.2 from circa 1960. A change to low-level tactics was made in the mid-1960s. In the mid-1970s nine Vulcans were adapted for maritime radar reconnaissance operations, redesignated as B.2 (MRR). In the final years of service six Vulcans were converted to the K.2 tanker configuration for aerial refuelling.
After retirement by the RAF one example, B.2 XH558, named "The Spirit of Great Britain" was restored for use in display flights and air shows, whilst two other B.2s, XL426 and XM655, have been kept in taxiable condition for ground runs and demonstrations at London Southend Airport and Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield respectively. B.2 XH558 flew for the last time in October 2015, before also being kept in taxiable condition at Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster.
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was the largest bomber ever built when it first flew in 1946. It served as America's airborne nuclear deterrence in the early 1950's. It was capable of carrying the Mark 17 atomic bomb, which was 24 and 1/2 feet long and weighed an incredible 21 tons. It was carried in the bomb bay and even the B-36 could carry only one of these formidable weapons.
The design of the B-36 began during World War II and was originally intended to allow America to bomb Germany from bases inside America, should England fall into enemy occupation. To this end, the B-36 had a range of over 7,500 miles.
The wing span of the B-36 is 230 feet and mounted on these wings are six propeller engines and four turbojet engines. This led to the phrase " six turning and four burning " used by the aircrews who flew the Peacemaker. The B-36 carried a crew of 16 (22 in the reconnaissance version), who took turns flying the aircraft on its long missions.
Crew members traveled through the fuselage by means of a long narrow tunnel on a creeper trolley similar to ones used by auto mechanics. While one of the most powerful bombers ever built, the Peacemaker never once fired a shot in anger throughout its service history.
The first flight of the B-36 was on August 8, 1945 at Fort Worth, Texas. The longest recorded B-36 flight lasted 51 hours and 20 minutes, non-stop and without being refueled. The last flight of a B-36 was in April, 1959.
The aircraft on display at Castle Air Museum is one of only four B-36 aircraft remaining and the only reconnaissance version. It served with the 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota (Ellsworth AFB after June 1953) from 1952 to 1957. In 1957, it was sent to Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. There it served as a ground instructional airframe and finally was part of Chanute's Air Museum. It was brought to Castle in 167 pieces, requiring 11 flatbed railway cars to move it. It took the efforts of dozens of volunteers and two and a half years of work to reassemble and paint the B-36.
Capable of floating high in the sky, this rig will hopefully allow me to capture some fascinating birds eye images of the forests and wilderness areas here in Oregon.
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The rise of the Sforza Castle
Originally from Romagna, Francesco Sforza was an immensely capable military leader as well as an astute politician. Having previously been hired to defend the city by Filippo Maria Visconti, he successfully laid siege to Milan and was welcomed by the populace as a liberator. On the 25th March 1450, Sforza and his wife Bianca Maria Visconti were hailed as the rulers of Milan.
Once in power, Francesco Sforza immediately set to work building additions to the Visconti Castle. Knowing the hatred the Milanese had for the building, he justified its reconstruction on the basis of a desire to beautify the city while defending it from outside enemies.
Coherently with this line of reasoning, in 1452, he set a civil engineer, the Florentine Antonio Averulino, known as il Filarete, to work alongside the military engineers, Giovanni da Milano, Jacopo da Cortona and Marcoleone da Nogolarolo. Averulino was tasked with designing the façade on the side of the city and the high central tower that rose above the castle gate. The Tuscan architect, however, was soon dismissed and the project was headed by Bartolomeo Gadio, a military architect who had the trust of the Sforzas and who had taken up the post of fortress commissioner for the duchy in the same year. The original plans for the façade were modified by Gadio to include two massive round corner towers covered in diamond shaped Serizzo stone that was more resistant to the artillery of the time. On the other side of the castle he also fortified and extended the “Ghirlanda”, a pre-existing Visconti era wall, which together with its two corner towers and a covered road, constituted the northern defences.
The efforts to complete and embellish the castle were intensified under the rule of Francesco Sforza's successor. In 1468 Galeazzo Maria, the first in line to the title, moved into the castle together with his court and spouse, Bona di Savoia, the sister-in-law of King Louis XI of France. In a matter of just a few years the Rocchetta Keep and the Ducal Courtyard were completed, the castle rooms frescoed and the Ducal Chapel decorated.
At this time the Castle was composed of the buildings that surrounded the capacious Courtyard of Arms on the side of the city, and the Ducal Apartments and fortified Rocchetta Keep towards the park.
Built by the Schiffswerks Rieherst company in Hamburg, the Umbria was launched on December 30th 1911 with the name of Bahia Blanca. It was a large freighter by that time, 150 meters long, with a power capable of providing a speed of 14 knots that could carry 9,000 tons of cargo and up to 2,000 passengers. In 1912 it began operating the Hamburg-America line doing different jobs between Europe and Argentina until the outbreak of World War I, when it was based in Buenos Aires. In 1918 the ship was acquired by the Argentinian government and it was not until 1935 when the ship was taken over by the Italian government and renamed again: the Umbria. From that moment its trips were to transport troops and during the following two years carried several thousand soldiers to the Italian colonies in East Africa.
The loss of the Umbria
In May 1940, when Italy was still neutral in World War II, the Umbria was secretly loaded with 360,000 bombs between 15 kg and 100 kg, 60 boxes of detonators, building materials and three Fiat Lunga cars, carrying a total 8,600 tons of weapons towards the East Africa. The explosives had destination Massawa and Assab, Eritrea, that was Italian colony by then, and the rest of the cargo was heading different locations in Asia. Italy's entry into the war was imminent and this shipment was destined to the defense of the colonies against the Allies and to the possible expansion of its African territories.
On 3rd June 1940 the Umbria reached Port Said, northern Egypt, where loaded with 1,000 tons of coal and water in a movement to fool the Allies, trying to look like a harmless freighter. The port, controlled by the Royal Navy, and its authorities allowed the ship enter on the Red Sea three days after arrival. The British delayed the departure of the Umbria knowing that Italy's entry into the war was imminent and that the cargo of Umbria had devastating power that sooner or later would be used against the Allies and why not, to get a great load to fight fascism. But Italy, as a neutral country that it was, had every right to transport weapons much like any other cargo to its colonies.
Having met the deadline to be retained, the Umbria crossed the Suez Canal on June 6th but with the escort of the HMS Grimsby. The importance and destructive capacity of the cargo required it. Three days later the Umbria entered in Sudan waters and the HMS Grimsby ordered the Umbria captain to anchor on Wingate Reef under the pretext of searching for contraband. Moments later the British warship HMS Leander arrived with a group of 20 sailors who boarded the Umbria. After thoroughly searching the ship and finding nothing, the captain ordered the British troops to remain the night aboard the Umbria.
The next morning Lorenzo Muiesan, Umbria captain, was in his cabin listening to the radio when Mussolini announced the entry of Italy into the World War II. Hostilities would begin at midnight of that day. Muiesan, a very patriotic captain with long experience, was the only one in the area who had heard the news and knew immediately that both Umbria and the burden would be used by the Allies against their own country. He had no option to disable both. In a move of extraordinary intelligence, as the hours passed retained by the British who did not yet know that Italy was officially the enemy, the captain ordered his crew conducting a rescue simulation... that was more real than the British thought. This maneuver, which the English soldiers agreed as they believed it would serve to further delay the departure of the Umbria. While the Italians occupied the lifeboats, the chief engineers, following Muiesan´s orders, opened all the valves and drown the ship to the bottom of the reef. With the crew safe, the British only had time to get on their ship and watch the freighter slid slowly.
When the captain of HMS Grimsby asked why he had done that Muiesan confirmed the declaration of war from Italy to Britain. The next day Muiesan and the rest of Umbria crew departed detainees to India, where they spent four years in prison.
CARGO:
The Umbria was carrying 360,000 individual aircraft bombs ranging in size from 15, 50 and 100 kg. The vessel also carried a large quantity of fuses, ammunition and detonators as well as other traditional cargo. The captain knew these bombs would be confiscated and used by the enemy against his country should they ever discover them which was why he made the call to sink the ship.
The Umbria had sailed in June 1940 with 6,000 tons of bombs, 60 boxes detonators, explosives, weapons and three Fiat 1100 Lunga from Genoa via Livorno and Naples in the Suez Canal and on the way via Massaua and Assab to Calcutta.
A closer view of the historic Jervis Public Library in Rome, NY. Now a little bit of history: It was built in 1858 as a residence for John Bloomfield Jervis, a prominent 19th century engineer and one of Rome's leading citizens. Jervis was hired for work on the Erie Canal in 1817. While working on construction teams, he studied engineering, at a time when there were no engineering schools in the U.S. He became a pioneer in development of canals and railroads for the expanding of the U.S. He designed and supervised the construction of five of America's earliest railroads and was chief engineer of three major canal projects. The original house is a 2 1/2 story brick structure with a slate covered gable roof and cupola. The facade features a two-story portico supported by four massive Doric-order brick columns. The library opened on July 15, 1895 in the donated homestead of John Bloomfield Jervis. The bylaws were drafted by Melville Dewey who invented the Dewey decimal sysytem. An annex was built in 1925 and in 1964 a modern library capable of housing 100,000 volumes was joined to the original Jervis House and the annex. In 1988 another addition with an elevator was built. It is located at 613 North Washington Street in Rome, NY
The FJ-3 Fury was built by North American Aviation and entered service with the Marine Corps and Navy in 1954. The aircraft, carrier capable, was based on the F-86 Sabre, a U.S. Air Force aircraft. to view a photograph ot the U.S. Air Force F-86 go to www.flickr.com/photos/23711298@N07/4579778554/in/set-7215...
The FJ-3 Fury was phased out of the inventory by 1962.
The aircraft in the photograph has the identification of of Marine Fighter Squardon 312 (VMF-312). In 2011, the Squardon was Marine Fighter Squadron 312 (VMFA 312) based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
The Grumman-built F-14 was introduced into U.S. Navy units starting in 1974. The carrier capable two-seat, twin engine, variable sweep-wing aircraft replaced the F-4 Phantom II. The aircraft was used as a interceptor, and on tactical reconnaissance missions. It provided fleet air defense for carrier battle groups. Later in its service, the F-4 carried out precision strikes against ground targets. The F-14 was retired from active service in 2006.
The aircraft in the photograph, on static display at Naval Air Station Fallon, has the unit identification markings of Navy attack squadron VF-105-- the Gunslingers.
American Museum of Science and Energy
The W79 was an American nuclear artillery shell, capable of being fired from any standard 8 inch (203 mm) howitzer e.g. the M115 & M110 howitzer. The W79 was produced in two models, the "W79 Mod 0" and "W79 Mod 1". Both were a plutonium-based linear-implosion, nuclear weapon.
The "Mod 0" was a variable yield device with three yields, ranging from 100 tons up to 1.1 kiloton and an enhanced-radiation (popularly known as Neutron bomb) mode which could be turned on or off. The "Mod 1" was fission only, without the enhanced-radiation option, and had a fixed 0.8 kiloton yield (800 tons of TNT). This probably corresponds with the maximum pure-fission yield of the "Mod 0".
Both models were 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter, 44 inches (112 cm) long and weighed 200 pounds (90 kg).
The W79 was produced starting at least as early as 1976 and continuing into 1986. All units were retired from active service by the end of 1992.
Beautiful, capable wooden boats, usually 75-90 feet long. It was not unusual to stop one and find it enroute Iraq, loaded with dung destined to be fertilizer. While the hull form is that of a sailing dhow, all but one I saw were power dhows.
(The picture was taken in April, 1996). Location is approximate.
The A-4L Skyhawk was built by Douglas Aircraft for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines Corps as a ground attack, carrier capable aircraft. The first A-4 aircrafts was introduced into service in 1956 and was produced to 1979, variants going to the late 1980s. The aircraft was extensively used in the Vietnam War in close air support missions. By the late 1980s, the A-4 was deployed in a adversary training role. The USMC retired the aircraft in 1998, followed by the USN in 1998.
The aircraft in the photograph--No. 147772-- has the markings of H&MS-31 , Aggressors, a unit that provided adversary training for Marine Corps fighter pilots fron 1965 to 1986.
The first book coming out of my experiments with bookbinding and physical computing. This one measures how hard the left hand squeezes. (See webzone.k3.mah.se/k3jolo/CapableBooks/)
My DL180se G6 is capable of having two PCIe risers - one has one x16 slot (that's taken up by the HBA) and the other can have two x8 slots. However, you'll need a metal cage that holds everything in place. But as luck would have it, not only did my server not come with that, it is also apparently impossible to acquire. So I had to do a bit of MacGyvering to get everything to fit. (That basically boiled down to shoving bubble envelopes between things and some duct tape. But hey, it works!)
The main air-capable asset of the Demiurg orbital paladins, the Ironclouds are essential for the quick redeployment of the otherwise poorly mobile Quicksilver infantry. They can be airdropped from orbit, being capable of atmospheric re-entry. They also do have a limited fly capability, more akin to a “jump” that a real flight. The main danger during these jumps are the enemy air forces, which is why each Ironcloud is equipped with a powerful anti-air twin-linked railgun turret. Some of the Droptanks, instead of the Astraeus-class railgun turret, are equipped with two Dreadnought-class twin-linked heavy lascannon turrets. This allow them to offer massive anti-tank support to the infantry they disgorge, though the energy batteries needed to support these lascannons limit the capacity transport of those Ironclouds.
This is a family dedicated channel to our beloved big lad Benji
We got Benji in 2007 when he was 4 years old as the owner was suffering from an illness and was no longer capable of looking after him
We got him on the 21st may 2007 so we used that date to celebrate his birthday
When Benji came to live with us he was a very independant lad and was always the boss especially over my two young sons and he stamped his authority quite quickly
He did test us at the beginning but soon knew that living here with us he was going to get nothing more than love and attention and he got that in abundance
He loved his home comforts as he would often take over the settee and would declare that space as his own
I myself have had health issues and Benji would always pop his head up to see if everything was alright with me and i would do the same with him everynight
We nearly lost Benji in 2013/2014 when we discovered a small lump on his groin and the vet at the time told us it was just a fatty lump and just ignore it
We knew something was not right and advised the vet that we wanted it removed and we would pay for the operation
We booked him in 2 weeks after that appointment and when we got him to the PDSA they told us that it was a good job that we ignored her colleagues advice and decided to go for the operation as it saved his life as this so called fatty lump was actually a growth that was cutting off his blood vessel, The operation was a success and it extended our time with Benji
There was times that we questioned some of the vets advice as for when we kept asking about all the lumps that was appearing on his body and again we were told that they were just fatty lumps
Over the past couple of years we were concerned of a few lumps under his chest and a few that would appear around his ribs etc and again we were told to ignore them as they were fatty lumps
Well those lumps turned out to be cancer and cost our baby boy his life as his liver had also became very enlarged and we had to make a decssion if we wanted to die in agony as we were informed or for the vet to give him that terrible injection
We took him home for a day so that he could say his goodbyes to my sons and we stayed awake with him all night
The following morning we gave him his favourite a tin of tuna and he had a good drink of water and at 10:15am on September 1st 2017 Benji was put to sleep
My wife held him in her arms as i cuddled his head and kept him from seeing the needles and he dropped into his deep sleep forever
The vet that dealt with Benji on his final moment was a wonderful and caring vet and we thank her from the bottom of our hearts for all she done
We love you Benji and we will walk together again one day soon
Forever your
Mammy, Daddy and Brothers
For me, snowflakes are among the most beautiful and philosophically interesting objects.
Its seems to me that they carry an important message- the message of chance, and individuality, the message that there are so many possibilities that we are never capable of really seeing them all. A message how hoe important and precious just one can be. And the message that bare scientific facts like the opening angle of the water molecule can grow to create beauty :)
I am boring everyone, right? So, at least you can understand now how happy I was when Louos made a snowflake themed dress!
I have had this for a while now but I just didn't have the time to take photos >.< I want an extended holiday with some time for me! Now! ;)
And also, like always- Three cheers for Louos creations!! :)
These electric multiple units using Fiat Ferroviaria's tilting train Pendolino technology and built by Alstom are based at Longsight TMD. Capable of 140mph, they have a service speed of 125mph. Fifty-three units were originally built between 2001 and 2004 for operation on the West Coast Main Line with the 8-car units all later lengthened to 9 cars, then an additional four trains and also a further 62 cars were built between 2009 and 2012. The trains of the original batch were the last to be assembled at Alstom's Washwood Heath plant, before its closure in 2005. The remaining trains in the fleet were built in Italy. This one is seen here departing Oxenholme - The Lake District, when working 1M11(VT) 10:40 Glasgow Central - London Euston, about four minutes down at 12:28, on 30/05/2014. Next stop would be Lancaster, at around 12:37. On platform three can be seen First Transpennine Express Class 185 - 185137, awaiting departure on 2C10(TP) 12:33 Oxenholme - The Lake District to Windermere service. Out of the decent summer we've had, even by Northern standards, this was one of the dull days, which I find quite difficult for photography. Operating details taken from www.realtimetrains.co.uk. © Peter Steel 2014.