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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.
The railway comprises two cars, each capable of transporting 40 passengers, joined by a continuous cable running around a 5 ft 6 in (1.676 m) pulley at each end of the incline.Water feeds through 5-inch (127 mm) pipes from the West Lyn River — over a mile away — into tanks under the floor of the upper car. Each car has a 700-imperial-gallon (3,182 L; 841 US gal) tank mounted between the wheels. Water is discharged from the lower car, until the heavier top car begins to descend, with the speed controlled by a brakeman traveling on each car.The parallel 3 ft 9 in (1,143 mm) gauge tracks (which bow out at the centre point, to allow the cars to pass) rise 500 feet (152.4 m) and are 862 feet (262.7 m) long, giving the line a gradient of 1:1.724 (58%).
Capable of accommodating 5,000 worshippers in its main prayer hall and a further 95,000 in its courtyard and porticoes, it remained the largest mosque in the world from 1673 to 1986 (a period of 313 years), when overtaken in size by the completion of the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. Today, it remains the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca, the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
Future Proofing - Chevy Volt can only utilize around 14 amps of the capacity of this unit, but if someone or myself were to have say a Chevy Bolt or Tesla, this unit would help charge those much faster.
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The Vickers Vimy was designed as a long-range bomber capable of delivering a one ton payload to central Germany. Deliveries to the RAF began in October 1918, just too late to see operational use in World War One. However, pioneering flights across the Atlantic, from England to Australia and London to Cape Town would ensure its place in aviation history.Brooklands Museum - Explore
This modern reproduction was commissioned by Peter McMillan in 1994 to re-enact the type’s three long distance flights of 1919-20. Its first flight was made in California on the 30th July 1994. In 1994 it flew the epic 75th anniversary flight to Australia, piloted by Peter McMillan and Lang Kidby. In 1999 it successfully flew to South Africa, piloted by Mark Rebholz and John LaNoue and on 2nd -3rd July 2005, the Vimy achieved the ultimate goal when Steve Fossett and Mark Rebholz successfully re-enacted Alcock & Brown’s trans-Atlantic flight from St Johns, Newfoundland to Clifden, Ireland, in just under 19 hours.
In 2006 ownership passed to the American ISTAT Foundation and the aeroplane was maintained to airworthy standards at Dunsfold Park by Brooklands Museum volunteers. It was finally donated to Brooklands Museum Trust on 26th August 2006.
Since 2006 the Vimy has represented Brooklands at a number of occasions including the Farnborough Airshow, the Goodwood Revival and the 2009 Connemara Airshow in Ireland to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Alcock and Brown flying the Atlantic. The decision was taken to retire the aircraft from flying (see the full reasons on our Vimy Retirement page) and on the 15th November 2009, its last flight was to the grass landing strip at Mercedes-Benz World. See a 10 minute film by Andy Lambert of the arrival at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHPe79Bhvb4. The Vimy was subsequently taken by road to the Wellington Hangar at the Museum on the 19th November - see Andy Lambert’s film of this at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjepleZp7vI. The Vimy Exhibition was formally opened by Peter McMillan at the Museum’s Vimy Day on the 21st November 2009.
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.
Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trust me, i don't even know what this represent and not sure what is the purpose of this built for. While shooting in progress, after sometimes only notice about this 'stick'. Quickly take a shot with the ideal setting and i am thinking this should be an impressive treatment compare to its origins.
Sometimes, i've been thinking ... a life could turns out of numerous surprises. Regardless whether it results good or badness, it always playing parts of your life. Whether you like it or not, you still have to face, accept and walk through it.
I remember a dialogue from the movie, The Matrix, Morpheus said, "I can only show you the door, you have to walk through it..." How many times in your life, will experience person to guide you the right path and you take it from there forth? I always be fully prepared, waiting those experts to point me right directions, i hope one day i can show how much i am capable of... And i am believing, when the times has come, it is the times !
Took a walk in the hills at morrongo valley when i came back down their was this guy flying his heli he had two of them he was doing free styje flying took some shot's and then move on to the birding.Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is an internationally-recognized birding site. Several rare or unusual species are known to nest here, and many other species are abundant during the spring and fall migration seasons.
What does it mean to “fly 3D”? All aircraft maneuver in three dimensional space, so what separates 3D flying from just flying? Model helicopters are capable of maneuvers other aircraft, including full sized helicopters can only dream of. A modern “3D” model helicopter is capable of aggressive, accurate and axial flips and rolls. Adding the ability to pirouette, fly backwards and upside down, there is practically no limit to the maneuvers that can be flown. Although aggressive, unbelievable flights may seem wildly out of control to the untrained eye, it takes immense skill, and the models can be flown incredibly precisely with enough practice.
One of the beauties of modern aerobatic helicopter flight, which has come to be known as 3D, is how varied the potential is. Every 3D heli pilot exhibits their own character and style in flight. A 3D flight could be flown freestyle with nothing planned ahead of time, or it could be a highly prepared, choreographed flight put to music for competition. While 3D heli flight is, in essence, simply a combination of flips, rolls , and pirouettes, there is no end to the combinations. Once a heli pilot masters the basics, a continuously evolving world of precision aerobatics awaits. Like a dancer or figure skater, a 3D heli pilot can express style by putting simple moves together in complicated sequences for incredible effect.
Like any sport, art, or specialty, practice makes perfect. Some people learn faster than others, but everybody should try to step gingerly into more complicated and aggressive moves, for safeties sake (not to mention your wallet!). Excellent training tools are available; most notably computer simulators and buddy boxes. Unlike most video games which are intended for play, simulators for model aircraft are designed around one goal, helping people learn how to fly model airplanes and helicopters. Simulators are so accurate a budding pilot can master almost all regimes of flight in a simulated environment which instantly replaces a wrecked model! In real life, a crash cost not only confidence, but time and money to fix the model. By the time the pilot gets back to it, the learning experience from the crash is not fresh, and learning tends to progress slower. On a simulator, a fledgling pilot can take as much time exploring the controls as they want, and learn at their own pace without any down time between crashes.
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.
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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.
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The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, designed by Alexander Martin Lippisch, was a German rocket-powered fighter aircraft. As of 2011, it remains the only rocket-powered fighter aircraft to have ever been operational. Its design was revolutionary, and the Me 163 was capable of performance unrivaled at the time. Messerschmitt test pilot Rudy Opitz in 1944 reached 1,123 km/h (698 mph). Over 300 aircraft were built, however the Komet proved ineffective as a fighter, having been responsible for the destruction of only about nine Allied aircraft (16 air victories for 10 losses, according to other sources).
In service, the Me 163 turned out to be difficult to use against enemy aircraft. Its tremendous speed and climb rate meant a target was reached and passed in a matter of seconds. Although the Me 163 was a stable gun platform, it required excellent marksmanship to bring down an enemy bomber. The Komet was equipped with two 30 mm (1.18 inch) MK 108 cannons which had a relatively low muzzle velocity, with the characteristic ballistic drop of such a weapon. The drop meant they were only accurate at short distance, and that it was almost impossible to hit a slow-moving bomber when the Komet was traveling very fast. Plus, four or five hits were typically needed to take down a B-17.
The biggest concern about the design was the short flight time, which never met the projections made by Walter. With only seven and a half minutes of powered flight, the fighter truly was a dedicated point defense interceptor.
General characteristics
* Crew: 1
* Length: 5.70 m (18 ft 8 in)
* Wingspan: 9.33 m (30 ft 7 in)
* Height: 2.75 m (9 ft 0 in)
* Wing area: 18.5 m² (200 ft²)
* Empty weight: 1,905 kg (4,200 lb)
* Loaded weight: 3,950 kg (8,710 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 4,310 kg (9,500 lb)
* Powerplant: 1× Walter HWK 109-509A-2 liquid-fuel rocket, 17 kN (3,800 lbf)
Performance
* Maximum speed: 1,060 km/h (596 mph)
* Range: 40 km (25 mi)
* Service ceiling: 12,100 m (39,700 ft)
* Rate of climb: 160 m/s[33] [N 5] (31500 ft/min)
* Wing loading: 213 kg/m² (43 lb/ft²)
* Thrust/weight: 0.42
Towards the end of World War II, the USAAF issued a requirement for a large transport capable of carrying tanks. Douglas responded with the C-74 Globemaster, but it was not successful--the aircraft itself was fine, but the end of the war led to the USAAF cancelling the contract. The Berlin Airlift exposed the need for a heavy transport, however, and the now-independent USAF reconsidered. Douglas, by this time, were ready to offer a completely different aircraft, the C-124 Globemaster II.
Though the tail and wings of the C-124 were generally similar to the C-74, the fuselage was much deeper and wider. A rear ramp was included, but also clamshell nose doors, allowing for "all-through" loading. The Globemaster II could indeed carry tanks like the M4 Sherman, and could also carry up to 200 troops and their equipment. The USAF ordered it into production in 1950.
The C-124 was not aesthetically pleasing, but it was a workhorse. Its capacity came in handy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and it had the range to cross the Pacific from Hawaii to Japan. Although it was approaching obsolescence by the time of Vietnam, it was the only USAF transport (aside from the C-133 Cargomaster) capable of carrying oversize loads. Though dubbed "Old Shaky" because of the vibration of the engines through the fuselage, the Globemaster II performed yeoman work through two decades of service.
With the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter entering service in the early 1960s, the C-124 was relegated to Air National Guard units and finally retired in 1974. 448 were built, and nine are known to be left.
This aircraft, 53-0050, was delivered to the USAF in 1955 and spent most of its career at either Dover AFB, Delaware, or McChord AFB, Washington. It was transferred to the 151st Military Airlift Group (Utah ANG) at Salt Lake City in 1969, and retired in 1972. It was sent to the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland for use as a ground target for US Army artillery tests, but luckily the C-124's size saved it: 53-0050 was used as storage instead. In 1992, when the Hill AFB Museum learned it was almost intact, they acquired it and brought it to Hill for restoration. 53-0050 was very briefly stationed at Hill with the 1501st Air Transport Wing in 1965 as well as its service with the 151st MAG.
This is one of two pictures I have of 53-0050; the other was taken by my Dad around 2004 and wasn't of good quality. It is in excellent condition, displayed in the early 1960s MATS scheme of white over bare metal, with international orange nose, tail and wing panels for arctic operations. Dad's original picture can be seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/31469080@N07/34689406746/in/photoli...
Looks strong and capable.
Interestingly enough,
""A third of all Boeing jet landing gear assemblies are made with titanium beams from Russia.""
Took a walk in the hills at morrongo valley when i came back down their was this guy flying his heli he had two of them he was doing free styje flying took some shot's and then move on to the birding.Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is an internationally-recognized birding site. Several rare or unusual species are known to nest here, and many other species are abundant during the spring and fall migration seasons.
What does it mean to “fly 3D”? All aircraft maneuver in three dimensional space, so what separates 3D flying from just flying? Model helicopters are capable of maneuvers other aircraft, including full sized helicopters can only dream of. A modern “3D” model helicopter is capable of aggressive, accurate and axial flips and rolls. Adding the ability to pirouette, fly backwards and upside down, there is practically no limit to the maneuvers that can be flown. Although aggressive, unbelievable flights may seem wildly out of control to the untrained eye, it takes immense skill, and the models can be flown incredibly precisely with enough practice.
One of the beauties of modern aerobatic helicopter flight, which has come to be known as 3D, is how varied the potential is. Every 3D heli pilot exhibits their own character and style in flight. A 3D flight could be flown freestyle with nothing planned ahead of time, or it could be a highly prepared, choreographed flight put to music for competition. While 3D heli flight is, in essence, simply a combination of flips, rolls , and pirouettes, there is no end to the combinations. Once a heli pilot masters the basics, a continuously evolving world of precision aerobatics awaits. Like a dancer or figure skater, a 3D heli pilot can express style by putting simple moves together in complicated sequences for incredible effect.
Like any sport, art, or specialty, practice makes perfect. Some people learn faster than others, but everybody should try to step gingerly into more complicated and aggressive moves, for safeties sake (not to mention your wallet!). Excellent training tools are available; most notably computer simulators and buddy boxes. Unlike most video games which are intended for play, simulators for model aircraft are designed around one goal, helping people learn how to fly model airplanes and helicopters. Simulators are so accurate a budding pilot can master almost all regimes of flight in a simulated environment which instantly replaces a wrecked model! In real life, a crash cost not only confidence, but time and money to fix the model. By the time the pilot gets back to it, the learning experience from the crash is not fresh, and learning tends to progress slower. On a simulator, a fledgling pilot can take as much time exploring the controls as they want, and learn at their own pace without any down time between crashes.
An optical retail shop software must be readily capable of managing Inventory of frames, sunglasses, Contact lens solution and many more. Few of our currently very active customers would do the following to Barcode these spectacle frames.
The problem with them was...
1. They would enter the description into one practice management software. say 10 number.
2. Later, they would open another label creation software such as Bartender, create a label V2.0, Zebra designer 12.1 or else and edit the bar codes and simply print them.
In fact, this practice itself was so primitive and they never seemed to demand from the vendors that they needed something better.
This was causing big problem among Opticians to precisely track the inventory flow. Because, what is in the main software may be awfully different in terms of numbering, price , description and etc.
SUCH REPETITIVE ACTIONS FOR BARCODING NEED NOT BE DONE ANY MORE.
Today Opticians use Optiware 2.0 suite of products and its higher clan of products such as OptimNet 3.4 for Optical chains, they are able to print the Barcodes, right from within the software. This is happening across India and other Asian countries. There may be few other soft ware applications in Other countries too. However, In India, Optiware 2.0 & OptimNet 3.4 has been the first choice for Optical retail industry.
This picture shows only one side of the print. To watch the other side of it .. please do click here.
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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
Dwarf rabbits are a variety of domestic European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Dwarf rabbits are much smaller than normal rabbits, but are capable of interbreeding with them, so are not recognized as a separate species.
Purebred dwarf rabbits weigh 0.7-1.4kg. Their heads and eyes are disproportionately large with respect to their body, and their ears are small and carried high on the head. The exception to this is the dwarf lop — a cross between the French lop and the dwarf — which is both heavier (3.0-4.0 lb) than a standard dwarf and has long, dangling ears. Many different colorations make up breeds in dwarf rabbits, such as Himalayan, Red, Siamese, Chinchilla, Blue, and White-tipped Black.
A small black dwarf rabbit on a windowsill.Dwarf rabbits generally have the same behavioral traits as other domestic rabbits. They can be housetrained and can be socialized with dogs, cats and hamsters. Also, its a good idea if they're babies to feed them with just born nursing bottles for pets.
Most of the rabbits sold as dwarves in pet stores are not true dwarfs, but crosses between a dwarf and a standard rabbit. These "mongrels" are hardier, but grow to a larger size and lack the characteristic small head and low carriage of the true dwarf.
Il coniglio nano rappresenta una varietà di piccola taglia del tradizionale coniglio domestico. Ne esistono diverse razze e tipologie, purtroppo esistono anche innumerevoli incroci non puri, che da adulti possono raggiungere dimensioni che poco hanno a che vedere con la razza nana.
La determinazione del sesso nel coniglio non è semplice, specialmente nel cucciolo di razza nana. Per questo motivo è opportuno, subito dopo l’acquisto, far controllare il coniglietto da un veterinario.
La femmina di coniglio di taglia media raggiunge la maturità sessuale fra i 3 e i 6 mesi, mentre nella varietà nana può essere fertile già a 3 o 4 mesi. Il maschio conquista la maturità sessuale a circa 4 mesi, tuttavia non raggiunge la piena fertilità fino all’età di 7 od 8 mesi. La gestazione impegna per circa 30 giorni e In media sono partoriti 3 o 4 cuccioli. Alla nascita, i piccoli pesano da 20 a 50 grammi; sono glabri, hanno gli occhi e le orecchie chiusi.
White Sands Missile Range Museum
Little John was the Army's smallest nuclear-capable rocket ever deployed. It was a free flight artillery rocket, capable of carrying either nuclear or conventional warheads.
Little John was an air-transportable, unguided rocket powered by a solid-fuel rocket motor. Designed to give airborne Army units a nuclear capability, the highly mobile Little John rocket system complemented the heavier self-propelled Honest John systems.
Developmental studies began in 1953. Little John went through two stages of development. The one shown here (XM47) with triangular fins was the earlier of the two, first launched in June 1956. This was essentially a rocket test vehicle, and was used for training and test purposes.
The final tactical Little John (XM51) had small square fins. Its development began in 1956, with test firings conducted between December 1958 and October 1959. Production began in late 1959 and the first rockets were deployed by airborne battalions in January 1961.
Production and deployment were limited by the fact that Little John was designed for airborne operations and there were only two airborne Army units at the time. In August 1969, it was declared obsolete and withdrawn from service.
At White Sands Missile Range, the first Little John was tested in 1956. Before it was declared obsolete, 636 rockets had been test-fired here. Between 1969 and 1977, 43 additional Little Johns were launched to test laser guidance, warheads and other components. It was a Range workhorse.
Length: 14.5 ft
Diameter: 12 in
Weight: 800 pounds
Propellant: Solid
Range: 11 miles
First Fired: 1956
In 1956, the US Navy issued a requirement for a basic trainer aircraft capable of carrier landings, but an aircraft that would also be easy to fly, easy to maintain, and relatively low-cost. The intent of the aircraft was to supplement and eventually replace the earlier TV-1 SeaStar (a navalized version of the T-33 Shooting Star) and two-seat F9F-8T Cougar trainers.
North American, which had earlier designed the successful T-28 Trojan propeller-driven basic trainer for the Navy, chose a design that deliberately drew from earlier naval aircraft. The prototype used the wing design from the FJ-1 Fury, one of the Navy’s first jet fighters, while the cockpit layout was based on the T-28’s. Though the aircraft was obviously no high-performance fighter, with straight wings and a bulbous fuselage, it met all the Navy’s requirements of being robust, simple to fly, and below cost. The Navy purchased the aircraft as the T2J-1 Buckeye, named for the state of Ohio where it was produced, and it entered service in 1958.
While initial reports were favorable, the Buckeye lacked speed: though it was never intended to be supersonic, it was slower than the aircraft it was meant to replace, and its single engine meant that a flameout would mean a subsequent bailout. North American redesigned the aircraft with two J85 turbojets, which was a minimal-time conversion, provided the Buckeye with the safety of two engines, and brought performance up to standard. This aircraft was accepted into the Navy as the T-2B, under post-1962 designation practices. A version with uprated engines, the T-2C, became the baseline aircraft. Buckeyes, as planned, replaced the TV-1, though two-seat TA-4J Skyhawks proved better to replace the TF-9J Cougars.
Over the next forty years, every naval aviator to pass through the US Navy’s pilot training program flew Buckeyes. The syllabus called for initial qualification in T-34C TurboMentors, after which the pilot went on to the T-2. If he (or she) were selected for fighter or attack duties, the T-2 was then used to “carqual” (carrier qualify) before going on to the more high performance TA-4J, and from there to frontline squadrons after graduation. The T-2’s forgiving nature and easy handling made it a perfect trainer for naval aviators. These features also led to it being adopted as the T-2D and T-2E respectively for the Venezuelan and Greek air forces, who used them primarily as trainers, but with secondary roles of light bomber, counterinsurgency, and forward air control duties.
Though the T-2 lasted in service longer than the US Navy had anticipated—the last would not leave naval service until 2008—plans to replace it had already been made by 1990, and gradually the Buckeye was replaced by the T-45A Goshawk. Venezuela has also since retired theirs, leaving Greece the only nation still flying T-2s, which in turn are likely to be retired in the next few years. A few have made their way to civilian operators. 529 Buckeyes were built.
T-2C Bureau Number 156697 joined the US Navy sometime in the late 1970s, and served with VT-19 ("Fighting Frogs") at NAS Meridian, Mississippi until 2003. It was retired and donated to the USS Midway Museum, and painted in the colors of VT-9 (which are nearly identical to those of VT-19). I got a shot in May 2021.
Took a walk in the hills at morrongo valley when i came back down their was this guy flying his heli he had two of them he was doing free styje flying took some shot's and then move on to the birding.Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is an internationally-recognized birding site. Several rare or unusual species are known to nest here, and many other species are abundant during the spring and fall migration seasons.
What does it mean to “fly 3D”? All aircraft maneuver in three dimensional space, so what separates 3D flying from just flying? Model helicopters are capable of maneuvers other aircraft, including full sized helicopters can only dream of. A modern “3D” model helicopter is capable of aggressive, accurate and axial flips and rolls. Adding the ability to pirouette, fly backwards and upside down, there is practically no limit to the maneuvers that can be flown. Although aggressive, unbelievable flights may seem wildly out of control to the untrained eye, it takes immense skill, and the models can be flown incredibly precisely with enough practice.
One of the beauties of modern aerobatic helicopter flight, which has come to be known as 3D, is how varied the potential is. Every 3D heli pilot exhibits their own character and style in flight. A 3D flight could be flown freestyle with nothing planned ahead of time, or it could be a highly prepared, choreographed flight put to music for competition. While 3D heli flight is, in essence, simply a combination of flips, rolls , and pirouettes, there is no end to the combinations. Once a heli pilot masters the basics, a continuously evolving world of precision aerobatics awaits. Like a dancer or figure skater, a 3D heli pilot can express style by putting simple moves together in complicated sequences for incredible effect.
Like any sport, art, or specialty, practice makes perfect. Some people learn faster than others, but everybody should try to step gingerly into more complicated and aggressive moves, for safeties sake (not to mention your wallet!). Excellent training tools are available; most notably computer simulators and buddy boxes. Unlike most video games which are intended for play, simulators for model aircraft are designed around one goal, helping people learn how to fly model airplanes and helicopters. Simulators are so accurate a budding pilot can master almost all regimes of flight in a simulated environment which instantly replaces a wrecked model! In real life, a crash cost not only confidence, but time and money to fix the model. By the time the pilot gets back to it, the learning experience from the crash is not fresh, and learning tends to progress slower. On a simulator, a fledgling pilot can take as much time exploring the controls as they want, and learn at their own pace without any down time between crashes.
Provides blast-protected platforms capable of locating, interrogating, and classifying suspected explosive hazards, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
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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.
A small, yet capable SLR. I love how it's so unobtrusive and quiet. The shutter sound is very discreet. My copy was professionally CLA'd and is in excellent condition. It returned some excellent photos from the island of Rhodes this summer. A good overview here:
A typical request may ask for a diesel driven pump capable of pumping 500 gallons per minute (GPM). Well, there are multitudes of pumps that will meet this requirement. In this photo for example there are three pumps.
The pump on top is a Wellpoint pump designed to pump clean water/effluent for a wellpoint dewatering system and lowers the groundwater table on construction excavations. It is has one of the highest air handling capacities on the market and can pump water while sucking air without shutting the pump down. A 6 inch wellpoint pump is capable of pumping 1500 gallons per minute with 145 feet of head.
The middle pump is a Trash Pump designed to pump clean or dirty/trash laden effluent and pass 3 inch solids without becoming clogged. It can be used to pump sewage or sandy water. A 6 inch Trash pump is capable of pumping 1500 gallons per minute with 125 ft. of head.
The lower pump is a High Pressure Pump (or Jet Pump) designed to be used as fire pumps or to jet casings or wellpoints without drilling/digging or agricultural irrigation systems. A 6 inch jet pump is capable of pumping 1300 gallons per minute with 600 feet of head or more.
Need a pump to water with sand or sludge in it?
The 6” jet pump and the 6” wellpoint pump will clog and stop working. The 6” trash pump is the pump you need.
Need a pump with over 300 feet of head?
The 6” trash pump and 6” wellpoint pump will fail to push the water half that high. The 6” high pressure (jet) pump is the pump you need.
Need a pump that can handle sucking air along with water while pumping?
The air will cause both the 6” trash pump and 6” jet pump to stop pumping. The high air-handling capacity of the wellpoint pump makes it the correct pump for this application.
All of these are 6” inch certifugal pumps, but all are very different from each other and can are designed for different types of jobs.
Always remember when determining a pump for an application, there are a number of factors to consider. Among them are flow requirements, head conditions, suction requirements and dimensional limitations.
Griffin has 75 years of field experience with pumps and 75 years of pump manufacturing experience as well. For more information on Pumps please visit: www.griffinpump.com
Ceremonial Bill Signing: S.C. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H.3114 (Official Governor's Office Photo by Camlin Moore)
A work of art capable of creating infinite works of art. That is how we may define The Perpetual Storytelling Apparatus, which tells a story in images through drawings extracted from the files of the US Patent Office. The artefact finds drawings on the internet whose descriptions match keywords from an account provided by the artist, and prints them in real time under the gaze of the public. The patent that best relates to the analyzed text is used as a seed and the drawings of more than seven million patents, many of them truly fascinating, are continuously reproduced on an extremely long sheet of paper as if by some exquisite third millennium cadaver. This sheet can then be cut in the desired measurement, turning the machine into a perpetual creator of unique works. The Perpetual Storytelling Apparatus constitutes an important contribution to the theme of semantic connections and the translation of the word to images.
Credit: vog.photo
The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was a carrier-capable fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Goodyear-built Corsairs were designated FG and Brewster-built aircraft F3A. The Corsair served in smaller air forces until the 1960s, following the longest production run of any piston-engined fighter in U.S. history (1942–1952). Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War II. The U.S. Navy counted an 11:1 kill ratio with the F4U Corsair.
Corsairs served with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, Fleet Air Arm and the Royal New Zealand Air Force, as well the French Navy Aeronavale and other services postwar. It quickly became the most capable carrier-based fighter-bomber of World War II. Demand for the aircraft soon overwhelmed Vought's manufacturing capability, resulting in production by Goodyear (as the FG-1) and Brewster (as the F3A-1). From the first prototype delivery to the U.S. Navy in 1940, to final delivery in 1953 to the French, 12,571 F4U Corsairs were manufactured by Vought, in 16 separate models.
In response to a US Army requirement for an armored car capable of scouting ahead of mechanized divisions, the White Motor Company offered a four-wheeled design. Though it was not the best design the Army could get, it was the best one they could afford, and White's design was ordered in 1937 as the M3 Scout Car. In service, it would often be known as the White Scout Car.
After the initial batch of 75 was completed, the Army ordered an improved version, the M3A1, as part of its pre-Pearl Harbor expansion. This version was longer and wider, and meant for a more dual-purpose role as both scout and infantry carrier, with provision for seven soldiers and three machine guns to support them with. The M3A1 entered service in 1940.
In combat, the M3 was a disappointment. It was fast enough on roads, but its offroad capability was poor, it could not defend itself against anything but infantry, and its open-topped design made it miserable in inclement weather, as well as easy to destroy with a well-placed grenade. After the North African campaign came to an end, the Army began withdrawing it from frontline service, turning it into a prime mover, ambulance, and general utility vehicle. Some were also used as command vehicles, most notably by George S. Patton, Jr. Many were provided to other Allies through Lend-Lease, and quite a few remained in service in various roles postwar, albeit with foreign armies. Over 21,000 were built.
After watching my dad build a White Scout Car for his Patton figure to stand in (along with Willie the dog), I'd always wanted to see one, and in September 2021, finally got to see it. This M3 is on display at the National Museum of Military Vehicles; it is a M3A1 variant, with a roller on the front fender, and is displayed equipped with a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun. Ironically, on the way down to the NMMV, my friend and I passed through Yellowstone National Park, which uses White touring buses--I had mentioned the White Scout Car to my friend, but never thought I would actually see one!
White Sands Missile Range Museum
Little John was the Army's smallest nuclear-capable rocket ever deployed. It was a free flight artillery rocket, capable of carrying either nuclear or conventional warheads.
Little John was an air-transportable, unguided rocket powered by a solid-fuel rocket motor. Designed to give airborne Army units a nuclear capability, the highly mobile Little John rocket system complemented the heavier self-propelled Honest John systems.
Developmental studies began in 1953. Little John went through two stages of development. The one shown here (XM47) with triangular fins was the earlier of the two, first launched in June 1956. This was essentially a rocket test vehicle, and was used for training and test purposes.
The final tactical Little John (XM51) had small square fins. Its development began in 1956, with test firings conducted between December 1958 and October 1959. Production began in late 1959 and the first rockets were deployed by airborne battalions in January 1961.
Production and deployment were limited by the fact that Little John was designed for airborne operations and there were only two airborne Army units at the time. In August 1969, it was declared obsolete and withdrawn from service.
At White Sands Missile Range, the first Little John was tested in 1956. Before it was declared obsolete, 636 rockets had been test-fired here. Between 1969 and 1977, 43 additional Little Johns were launched to test laser guidance, warheads and other components. It was a Range workhorse.
Length: 14.5 ft
Diameter: 12 in
Weight: 800 pounds
Propellant: Solid
Range: 11 miles
First Fired: 1956
In 1945, the British Admiralty issued a requirement for a new antisubmarine aircraft capable of operating off carriers. Fairey's submission beat out Blackburn's, and after a successful test period beginning in September 1949, entered the Fleet Air Arm in 1951.
As an aircraft, the Gannet was not exactly aesthetically pleasing. It was a large aircraft with a bulbous fuselage and two tail extensions that looked like afterthoughts; these were actually to preserve the aerodynamics of the aircraft, which were disrupted by the large observer's station in the rear fuselage. The engine was also curious: counter-rotating propellers were (and are) rare, but this was to give the Gannet longer range and more endurance. Driven by an Armstrong-Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop engine, one set of propellers could be shut down on long flights, then switched on for a burst of speed hunting submarines. Finally, the aircraft's radar was retractable from the rear fuselage.
Ungainly the Gannet might be, but it also proved to be a superb and reliable platform. Its roomy interior proved perfect to take on the airborne early warning role when the FAA's Skyraider AEW.3s became obsolete, though this did take considerable modification. Gannets also flew with the Australian, Indonesian, and West German navies. The last FAA Gannet only left the fleet when the last full-size Royal Navy carrier was retired in 1978.
XL482 joined the Fleet Air Arm in 1960, with 849 Squadron at RNAS Culdrose. It saw sea service aboard HMS Eagle, Hermes, and Ark Royal before it was retired in 1978. It was then purchased by a warbird collector in the United States in 1981, but the collector only kept it a short while before it was sold to Westinghouse as a test aircraft for noise levels. Westinghouse then donated it to the New England Air Museum in 1986, it was bought by a California firm in 1996, and finally ended up at the Pima Air and Space Museum in 2002.
Throughout all its owners, XL482 has managed to keep its FAA color scheme of dark sea gray over sky, but it has faded considerably, and the aircraft has acquired quite a bit of grime over its years in the desert. Hopefully it will be restored soon--this is the only Fairey Gannet on display outside of Europe.
In August 1951, at the Kremlin, a decision of starting work on two new, twin engine fighters with increased range fell through. One of the aeroplanes, equipped with radar gun-sight, was envisaged to play the role of an all weather interceptor, capable of operating at night.
The second one was a long range escort fighter, with the capability of flying long distance missions with one engine disengaged (for fuel saving purposes).
At the 155 Mikoyan and Guryevich Experimental and Construction Bureau, work on the experimental twin engine frontal fighter, the SM-1, based on the MiG-17, had already been carried out. A small sized engine allowed for extra space for fuel tanks. The designers were also aware of the possibility of increasing the range by decreasing drag, using wings with a bigger sweep.
At the beginning of 1952, the new SM-2 (I-360) appeared, with significant changes from the SM-1 (based on the MiG-17). Tests carried out on the experimental SM-2, SM-2/2 and SM-9 (the rebuilt SM-2/2), paved the way to a new construction.
It appeared that the aircraft would not be a good escort fighter, but could be a successful supersonic frontal fighter.
The SM-9 became a prototype for the new supersonic MiG-19 fighter.
Not wanting to wait for test completions, the Soviet Board of Ministers ordered the aircraft into production under the MiG-19 name in February 1954.
In March 1955, the first MiG-19 came into service.
The MiG-19 had a pressurised cockpit, in which pilots had to wear a G-suit. The design of such a suit came about in the 1950's and still is in use today.
The test flights of the SM-9 aircraft showed problems with the horizontal rudder (at the trans and supersonic speeds). The only solution was to apply a slab tail (one piece, with no parting into the fixed stabiliser and movable rudder).
Work started on the experimental SM-9/2 prototype at the beginning of 1954. The first flights came in September 1954. They revealed serious problems with steering and stabilising. The problem was solved by applying an automatic device, switched into the steering system, which yawed the tail slab for an angle dependable to speed, directly changing the stick load. More effective air brakes were used, assisted by an extra break deflecting at the lower, middle part of the fuselage. The pilot?s escape system was improved.
The armament was increased to three, high fire rating, 30mm cannons (replacing the 23mm canons), leaving the possibility for carrying external stores (fuel tanks, bombs, unguided rockets). The SM-9/2 and its follower, the SM-9/3 became a pattern for the production of new, improved aircraft (along with already earlier introduced changes). The Mig-19S, however was not free from technical problems, caused by low production quality and half-baked technical details. All the consecutive versions of the aircraft can be evaluated this way. A high price was paid for new technology.
The MiG-19, the MiG-19S and the MiG-19SW were produced by two manufacturers, in a quantity of 1083 examples.
In 1956, Czechoslovakia bought the licence for the MiG-19S. In 1958-1961, 103 examples (plus one, for static tests) were produced.
The MiG-19 was also produced in China in 1959-1986. There, it served as a base for the development of the new Q-5 fighter bomber.
During tests in the Soviet Union, the need for a night and all weather interceptor, became apparent. In 1954, the SM-7 aircraft, based on the MiG-19, was developed. It was equipped with the "Izumrud" radar gun-sight, placed in the nose.
The new interceptor entered production as the MiG-19P. The SM-7/2 aircraft, based on the MiG-19S, tested in 1955, bore the same designation. It was equipped with the RP-5 radar gun-sight, featuring a bigger range and better durability to interference. Part of the produced aircraft was equipped with the "Gorizont" radio device, enabling the guidance of the air target, using a ground unit. The armament was limited to two 30mm cannons, external stores were similar to that of the MiG-19S.
433 MiG-19P's were produced by one manufacturer. Its licence production was also realised in China.
In 1956, seven MiG-19P?s were rebuilt, enabling the use of the RS-1U guided missiles. The next two aircraft were utilised to use the RS-2U (complex K-5) missile, guided by a radio beam emitted by the RP-2U radar gun-sight. The fighter entered production under the MiG-19PM (type 65) designation. Its armament consisted of four RP-2U guided missiles fired from the under wing rail launchers. Two auxiliary fuel tanks were also attached to the hard points. In the Soviet Union, the aircraft was produced by one manufacturer. The MiG-19PM was also produced in China.
By the end of the 1950's, further development of the aircraft was planned. Aiming at better use as an interceptor, the fighter was equipped with a better armament system (SM-12PM, 12-PMU).
Poland used the MiG-19PM's in the Polish Air Force. The fighters were delivered in 1958 and 1959 and remained in service until 1974. In total, 33 aircraft of both types were bought.
The MiG-19P and the MiG-19PM's marked their place in Polish Air Force history, as the first supersonic fighters.
Douglas Aircraft manufactured the F4D-1 Skyray from 1950 to 1958. The carrier capable Skyray was designed for the high-altitude interception. With no other mission capabilities, the F4D was not suited for the multi-mission capabilities that faced the military starting in the 1950s. As a result, the F4D-1 had a relatively short service career. The last F-4D-1 squadron went away in 1964. The F4D-1 was the last fighter aircraft manufactured by Douglas Aircraft before the merger with MCDonnell Aircraft.
The Electric Eel is quite capable of electrocuting it's persecutor to death and the Youtube video doing this to a croc is only too common on the net. These famous freshwater predators get their name from the enormous electrical charge they can generate to stun prey and dissuade predators. Their bodies contain electric organs with about 6,000 specialized cells called electrocytes that store power like tiny batteries. When threatened or attacking prey, these cells will discharge simultaneously, emitting a burst of at least 600 volts, five times the power of a standard U.S. wall socket. More notes in the next and in previous captions. (see preceding and succeeding pictures). (Toronto, Canada, Nov.2015)
The world’s largest scaleless freshwater fish lives a tenuous existence in the murky brown waters of Southeast Asia’s Mekong River. Capable of reaching an almost mythical 10 feet (3 meters) in length and 650 pounds (295 kilograms), Mekong giant catfish live mainly in the lower half of the Mekong River system, in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Once plentiful throughout the Mekong basin, population numbers have dropped by some 95 percent over the past century, and this critically endangered behemoth now teeters on the brink of extinction. Overfishing is the primary culprit in the giant catfish’s decline, but damming of Mekong tributaries, destruction of spawning and breeding grounds, and siltation have taken a huge toll. Some experts think there may only be a few hundred adults left.
Mekong giant catfish have very low-set eyes and are silvery to dark gray on top and whitish to yellow on the bottom. They are toothless herbivores who live off the plants and algae in the river. Juveniles wear the characteristic catfish “whiskers,” called barbels, but these features shrink as they age.
Highly migratory creatures, giant catfish require large stretches of river for their seasonal journeys and specific environmental conditions in their spawning and breeding areas. They are thought to rear primarily in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake and migrate hundreds of miles north to spawning grounds in Thailand. Dams and human encroachment, however, have severely disrupted their lifecycle.
International efforts are under way to save the species. It is now illegal in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia to harvest giant catfish. And recently in Thailand, a group of fishers pledged to stop catching giant catfish to honor the king’s 60th year on the throne. However, enforcement of fishing restrictions in many isolated villages along the Mekong is nearly impossible, and illicit and bycatch takings continue. - National Geographic
SOL Austin: Net-Zero Capable
Photos by DeLea Becker @ Beck-Reit and Sons, Ltd.
Beck-Reit and Sons Ltd., an Austin General Contractor, has been working on sustainable construction methods since they day we started building houses. Our desire to build a better house, led us to develop the SOL (Solutions Oriented Living) subdivision in East Austin. We partnered with local architect, KRDB, to design, develop and build a net-zero capable sub-division centered around a community of 40 modern homes. Thru passive design, efficient building envelope and solar power these homes can produce more energy than they consume. The homes have been rated 4-5 star by the Austin Energy Green Building Program. SOL Austin has received national attention and has been featured in the New York Times, Metro-Homes and DIY Network’s, This New House.
This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has 1538 square feet. The Master Suite features a second story balcony, and the open living, dining, kitchen floor plan is ideal for entertaining.
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The American MGR-1 Honest John Rocket was the first Nuclear-Capable Surface-to-Surface Rocket in their arsenal, it was originally designated ''Artillery Rocket XM31'' the first unit was tested on 29th June 1951, with the first production rounds delivered in January 1953. Its designation was changed to ''M31'' in September 1953. The first Army Units received their Rockets by year's end and Honest John Battalions were deployed in Europe in early 1954. Alternatively, the Rocket was capable of carrying an ordinary High-Explosive Warhead weighing 1,500lb.
Developed at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, the Honest John was a large but simple fin-stabilised, unguided Artillery Rocket weighing 5,820lb in its initial M31 Nuclear-Armed version. Mounted on the back of a truck, the Rocket was aimed in much the same way as a Cannon and then fired up an elevated ramp, igniting four small spin rockets as it cleared the end of the ramp. The M31 had a range of 15.4 miles with a 20 kiloton Nuclear Warhead and was also capable of carrying a 1,500lb Conventional Warhead.
The M31 system included a truck-mounted, unguided, Solid-Fueled Rocket transported in three separate parts, the Honest John was assembled in the field before launch, mounted on an M289 Launcher, and aimed and fired in about 5 minutes. The Rocket was originally outfitted with a W7 Nuclear Warhead, with a variable yield of up to 20 kilotons of TNT in 1959, a W31 Warhead with three variants was deployed with yields of 2, 10 or 30 Kilotons. There was a W31 variant of 20 Kilotons used exclusively for the Nike Hercules Anti-Aircraft System. The M31 had a range between 3.4 and 15.4 miles.
Early tests exhibited more scatter on target than was acceptable when carrying conventional payloads. Development of an upgraded Honest John, M50, was undertaken to improve accuracy and extend range. The size of the fins was greatly reduced to eliminate weathercocking. Increased spin was applied to restore the positive stability margin that was lost when fin size was reduced. The improved M50, with the smaller fins and more ''rifiling'' had a maximum range of 30+ miles with a scatter on target of only 250 yards, demonstrating an accuracy approaching that of Tube Artillery. The Honest John was manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company of Santa Monica, California.
In the 1960's, Sarin Nerve Gas Cluster Munitions were also available, designed to be interchangeable for use with either the Honest John or MGM-5 Corporal. Initially the M79 (E19R1) GB Cluster Warhead, containing 356 M134 (E130R1) Bomblets for the M31A1C Honest John. The production model was the M190 (E19R2) GB Cluster Warhead, containing 356 M139 (E130R2) Bomblets when the M31A1C was phased out in favor of the XM50 Honest John. Under nominal conditions it had an mean area of effect of 0.347 square miles.
The two basic versions of Honest John were:-
**MGR-1A (M31) was 27ft 3in long, had an engine diameter of 22+7⁄8 in, a Warhead diameter of 30in, a fin span of 9ft 1in, weighed 5,820lb (nuclear) and had a range of 3.4 to 15.4 miles. The Hercules Powder Company M6 Solid-Fueled Rocket motor was 16ft 5+7⁄16 in long, weighed 3,937lb, and had 99,000 lbf thrust.
**MGR-1B (M50) was 26ft long, had an engine diameter of 22.8in, a Warhead diameter of 30in, a fin span of 4ft 6in, weighed 4,320lb (nuclear) and had a maximum range of 30 miles, practically twice that of the M31. An improved propellant formulation gave the Rocket motor 150,000 lbf thrust.
In late 1950, Major General Holger Toftoy was a Colonel overseeing the development of the Rocket. The project was in danger of cancellation "on the grounds that such a large Unguided Rocket could not possibly have had the accuracy to justify further funds." On a trip to the White Sands Missile Range, Toftoy met a Texan man who was prone to making unbelievable statements. Whenever anyone expressed doubt about the man's claims, he would respond, "Why, around these parts, I'm called ''Honest John !'" Because the project was being questioned, Toftoy felt that the nickname was appropriate for the Rocket and suggested the name to his superiors.
Specifications:-
▪︎Type: Nuclear-Capable Surface-to-Surface Rocket
▪︎Place of Origin: United States
▪︎In Service: 1953 to 1991
▪︎Used By: Belgium / Canada / Denmark / France / Germany / Greece / Italy / Netherlands / Norway / South Korea / Taiwan / Turkey / United Kingdom / United States
▪︎Conflicts: Cold War
▪︎Manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft Company
▪︎Number Built: 7000+
▪︎Variants: MGR-1A / MGR-1B / MGR-1C
▪︎Mass: MGR-1A - 5,820lb / Length: 27ft 3in / Diameter: 30in
▪︎Powerplant: Hercules M6 solid-fueled rocket, 99,000 lbf
▪︎Wingspan: 9ft 1in
▪︎Propellant: Double base solid propellant
▪︎Operational Range: 3.4 to 15.4 miles
▪︎Flight Ceiling: 30,000ft
▪︎Maximum Speed: Mach 2.3.
Extracts taken from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGR-1_Honest_John
As time progressed, smartphones became more and more capable on the photographic side. And actual top models can really surprise delivering better results and capabilities than small sensor compact cameras. The P10 uses the most capable twin camera with Leica optics and two sensors combining data into one image. The pixels are still very small and the focal length sometimes a bit limiting, but the focusing is very fast, dynamic range is surprisingly good, and the level of details impressive especially in DNG. Finally a smartphone, which produces images usable for more than showing on the screen, when the need is there.
Chinatown - 17th Jan 2009
Details in my blog: ihengbok.blogspot.com/2009/01/chinese-new-year-2009.html
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An Anti-Taliban Forces (ATF) fighter wraps a bandolier of ammunition around his body as ATF personnel help secure a compound that U.S. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Batallion Landing Team 3/6 just conducted a Cordon and Search Raid on a suspected al Quaeda hideout in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2002. U.S. Marines are in Afghanistan operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (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
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The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
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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
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The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
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About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.
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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
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The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
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180628-M-ZO893-0151 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (June 28, 2018) Philippine and U.S. Marines team up to clear a room during urban operations training as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 28, 2018. Marines training with the U.S. Navy and partner nations from around the world enhances prowess. 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, more than 45 ships and 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. Zachary Orr)
In capable hands... Lt. Aaron Chambers, Navy Medical Service Corps officer and podiatrist assigned to Naval Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton, has augmented to his normal Orthopedic department division officer duties of treating primarily foot and ankle concerns to helping stop the spread of COVID-19 to protect Sailors, civilians and their families. The St. Louis, Mo. native and the rest of NMRTC Bremerton are focused daily on preparing, responding and preventing COVID-19 at shore, on ships, in submarines, and with squadrons (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).
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Devils are voracious feeders capable of devouring 40% of their 18 lb body weight in thirty minutes, including bones and fur (as with this wallaby leg). It has been extirpated from the Australian mainland and is now limited to the island of Tasmania. The biggest threat to the devil is the Devil Facial Tumor Disease, a cancer that is spread through saliva during carcass fights and kills the East coast animals within 12 weeks. There is one west coast animal that has survived the cancer. so there may be hope for continued survival of this animal.
This artwork immediately appears cheeky, as a girl is painted into the canvas upside down, an unusual position for an artwork featuring human faces. Spanish words that appear in the background are blurred, save for a few bold-lettered Spanish words. At first, these letters appear to have no meaning, but when combined with the title of the artwork the sentence changes into “Capable of turning almost everything”, telling us that despite the queer situation that she is in, she has the power to turn things around and greet us with a smile.
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Once capable of weighing several thousand kilograms, these industrial scales would have been used for dividing commodities such as grain or coal into various loads before packing them onto the expectant train waiting on the adjacent platform of Montzen Gare.
SOL Austin: Net-Zero Capable
Beck-Reit and Sons Ltd., an Austin General Contractor, has been working on sustainable construction methods since they day we started building houses. Our desire to build a better house led us to the development of the SOL (Solutions Oriented Living) subdivision in East Austin. We partnered with local architect KRDB to design, develop, and build a net-zero capable sub-division centered around a community of 40 modern homes. Thru passive design, efficient building envelope and solar power these homes can produce more energy than they consume. SOL has received national attention and has been featured in the New York Times, Metro-Homes, DIY Network’s: This New House, Builder Magazine, and Green Builder Magazine.
Photos by DeLea Becker @ Beck-Reit and Sons, Ltd.