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Celebrating the UK Air Defence Squadrons, another shot of the Royal Air Force fast-jet assets, '1986 style' in the shape of a Coningsby based 229 OCU Tornado F.2 leading a Leuchars 43 Squadron Phantom FGR.2, followed by a Binbrook Lightning F.3 and lastly a Brawdy (?) based Hawk T.1 - the latter having outlived all the others and is still in service nearly three decades later.
Scanned print
KARACHI: September06 – Cadets of Pakistan Air Force, Risalpur Academy prepares to take over the charge during change of guard ceremony at mausoleum of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on the eve of Pakistan Defence Day. APP photo by Jahangir Khan
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Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from the Scoutspataljon during a Vehicle and foot patrol in Gao, Mali.
Photos: maat Maria Tõkke
Hi i'm Woody
wood like to meet a well grounded mating part for life.
I am a solid upstanding member of the sea defence group.
I am a stayer and will always support you in stormy times.
I will not bolt when things get rough.
I am well grounded and will never leave my post.
Despite my looks i do not have many barriers to overcome.
You will never be defenceless when I am with you.
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken just one week before Christmas, December 2016.
At first glance -- all activity had ceased along the Slang/Rehills section of the river bank.
In the sinking sunlight, a peaceful scene.
But Lo, the elves were about to spring into action . . . . . .
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the third week of November 2016.
These are the critical stabilisation works at the Silverbridge site, adjacent to the N11 dual-carriageway:
Back in November 2014, we observed bank stabilisation works here involving excavation, repair and building of a support wall structure -- carried out by JONS Construction on behalf of the National Roads Authority.
We would occasionally catch sight of this work in the distance. Quite an impressive little piece of structural engineering.
Having built a retaining concave wall, backfilled for solidity, they were also drilling, fixing and sealing ground anchors to pin the entire structure together.
Now we see that further works are being undertaken.
Word has it that extra ‘stabilisation work’ has to be done to protect the integrity of the riverbank. At the section here we can see that there’s not much space between the edge of the rock face and the Armco at the side of the dual-carriageway.
Have yet to determine what precisely that will entail. Serious work to reinforce the side access ramp down to the river.
The N11 carriageway runs adjacent to this sunken side of the riverbank -- barely 2 (large) paces divide the two. Even with twin strips of Armco along the roadside, it's perilously close. Traffic speeds along this stretch (maximum speed 100 kmp). Only needs a touch from a heavy vehicle to cause secondary impact, which (worst possible scenario) could result in something going airborne.
Working in these confined spaces puts a premium of safety and communication.
The guys have hard-filled a working shelf on the riverbed, to allow machinery access to the rockface. Obviously some serious drilling is called for before a form of extra 'pinning' is put in place.
They have sunk a series of hollowed tubes/casings -- obviously to form the foundations of a more extensive structure.
And some investigative work around the transverse buttress of the access bridge, parallel to the heavy-duty pipeline carrying water down from the Vartry reservoir.
At a (rough) guess -- I'd say the foundations are sunk to a depth of approx 4+m.
With such secure foundations in place, they would then look to construct a substantial bank of material, and/or retaining wall (similar to that in place further along the roadside bank).
Work continues on filling the sunken foundation casings with liquid concrete solution.
They have abandoned the use of the extended boom to pump the liquid, and are simply using low-tech hose system.
Some secondary drilling also taking place into the bedrock.
Taken at Shoeburyness. This "ex pier" turns out to be a defence boom - constructed during WWII. Apparently it runs nearly 2 miles out to sea. A second boom was built on the Isle of Sheppey, opposite Shoeburyness to create a submarine trap for U-Boats. The boom was reinforced with concrete during the Cold War.
07-D-76758 Ireland Civil Defence Ford Transit Mini Bus World Rescue Change Fire Service College 2014
Sea defences at Lossiemouth, had decided to go east from Inverness, lucky, drove out of the heavy winter showers, sleet and rain to find some better light, not warm on the beach though.
Lossiemouth, Spey Bay, Morayshire, Scotland.
44 Infantry Group Mission Readiness Exercise
130 Defence Forces soldiers from the 44 Infantry Group are entering the final phase of intense training in preparation for the forthcoming deployment to the United Nations Disengagement Observation Forces, (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights region of Syria.
The training took place in the Glen Immal Co Wicklow. The personnel of the unit have a mix of experience, from first trip soldiers and officers, to highly experienced Senior NCO's and Commanders.
The 44 Infantry Group wil deploy to Syria in March, taking over from the 43 Infantry Group who have been serving with UNDOF since September 2013.
The Mission Readiness exercise put commanders and soldiers through a demanding series of scenarios based on the potential threats they may be encountered in the volatile mission area. The Troops face a series of scenarios involving simulated explosive strikes, air mobile helicopter drills,anti-ambush tactics, detailed operational planning and medical evacuation exercises.
Israeli Soldiers from the Caracal Battalion during their basic training – 2012
The Caracal Battalion is an infantry combat battalion of the Israel Defense Forces, composed of both male and female soldiers, of both Jewish and Arab descent.[It is named after the Caracal, a small cat whose sexes appear the same. As of 2009, approximately 70% of the battalion was female.It is part of the 512th "Sagi" Brigade of Israel's Southern territorial command.
Prior to Caracal's formation in 2000, women had been prevented from serving in direct combat positions with the IDF. The unit has since been tasked with patrolling the Israeli-Egyptian border. It took part in Israel's unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in the summer of 2005.
The unit badge, adopted in 2009, incorporates the Sagi Brigade badge, with the addition of the Caracal cat.
New recruits in the Caracal Battalion, are issued the Israeli-made Tavor assault rifle. Battalion members partake in a four-month basic training period that includes physical training at the Givati Brigade training base.
Soldiers specialize in various weapons including machine guns, advanced weaponry, grenades, and mortars.
All female soldiers who join the battalion are required to sign up for a third year of military service, the same as their male counterparts. The men are drawn from Nahal garinim, or have volunteered.
Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from the Scoutspataljon during a Vehicle and foot patrol in Gao, Mali.
Photos: maat Maria Tõkke
The new Fire Medical Vehicle (FMV) for Singapore's national fire service. It will be entering frontline service next month.
The FMV carries a 4-man crew including an EMT. It has a 500 GPM (2000 LPM) pump and carries 40 gallons (150 litres) of foam as well as 160 gallons (600 litres) of water. Combination auto extrication tools together with 2 Compressed Air Foam (CAF) backpacks form the bulk of the fire rescue payload. The rig is also equipped with a medical compartment similar to that of an ambulance and is able to transport 2 lying or 3 seated patients.
This truck is 23ft (7m) long and weighs in at 17,700lb (8 tonnes) laden. It is roughly equal to an American-style transport engine but smaller.
Combat Intelligence Soldiers Train in the South
The Combat Intelligence Corps operates to collect intelligence in the field. They must make use of their surroundings and environment in order to camouflage themselves. The Nahshol Company is a combat intelligence company which is made up solely of women, from the soldiers to the company commander. These are some photos from their routine exercise in the Southern Region.
Copyright: Israel Defence Force
Estonian Defence Force Soldiers live-fire training while serving in Mali with BKN-10 as part of the French led Operation Barkhane.
Photos: n-ltn Liis Vaksmann
As part of Defence Expo 2018 Exhibition at Thiruvidanthai, an Airshow took place on 14042018. Photos taken are presented here
The Estonian Ministry of Defence has purchased new service rifles from LMT Defense, formerly known as the Lewis Machine & Tool Company, and will supply the Country's Defence Force with two new service weapons.
The LMT MARS platform of AR-15 and AR-10 pattern rifles, as well as a 40 mm grenade launcher compatible with these Rifles.
Both Rifles will be replacing the current issue Rifles, the Israeli-built Galil-AR and the Swedish-made Ak4 (a licensed copy of the H&K G3A3).
The grenade launchers included in the contract are LMT’s M203 rail-mounted 40 mm GLs.
Photos @kaitsevagi.edf
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the first week of August, 2016.
In the stretch of the river alongside The Slang, work is made to dress the river bed/bank.
I say 'dress'.
Come the next heavy run of water -- and Nature will re-establish it's own path for the river.
On a slightly more serious rant . . . .
With the recent convoys of trucks bringing in vast quantities of stone, we now see that;
(a) some of the larger boulders are intended to be used as reinforcements along the base of certain bank edges (which have to be excavated again), and;
(b) some of the medium size stones look like they will be used to create secondary shelves along the riverside.
Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria on May 6, 2013 at the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Syria has accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes on targets near the Lebanon/Syria border, including an arms shipment and the Jamraya research centre, that was thought to produce chemical weapons.
The new Fire and Rescue Operations Support Tender (FROST) 231. This truck combines the roles of the older Damage Control Tender (Salvage) and Breathing Apparatus Tender. It has roof storage bins to maximise space usage.
OST231 is one of multiple units of its kind in service or scheduled to enter service.
The members of 106 Recruit Platoon have completed their toughest week of training thus far following an intensive exercise in the Glen of Imaal. The platoon exercised in conventional military operations involving long range patrols, patrol harbours, fighting patrols and a platoon in defence scenario. This was a physically and mentally demanding week for the recruits and is another step towards the successful completion of the their basic military training.
Photos:DFTC
Staff Cadets from RMC-D land on the exercise area at Ingham airport by MRH-90 helicopter.
The Royal Military College (RMC) cadets from first class participated in the final battle block before their graduation in north Queensland from November 7-22, 2013. Around 128 cadets travelled up to Ingham, north of Townsville, for the two week battle block which saw them deploy in to the stability operations area of Masuria to meet the opposing (and fictitious) Kindamao Brotherhood militia group. Each cadet had the opportunity to act as a Platoon Commander to test their leadership skills prior to their upcoming graduation where they will become Lieutenants.
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the first week of September, 2016.
Constant traffic nowadays with hard material being trucked in and dumped in storage areas along The Slang/Rehills section of the river bank.
Further work is now being undertaken to upgrade the protection of the riverbank edge with the laying down of extra stone material.
With the recent convoys of trucks bringing in vast quantities of stone, we now see that;
(a) some of the larger boulders are intended to be used as reinforcements along the base of certain bank edges (which have to be excavated again), and;
(b) some of the medium size stones look like they will be used to create secondary shelves along the riverside.
At the same time, the guys are working (or playing?) on changing the profile of the stepped terrace along the face of the Slang/Rehills section.
Seems like every time they do this, and we believe it is a 'finished' piece of work, they confound us later by ripping it up all over again.
I know there is value in maintaining this area as a smooth accessible strip. But the degree of attention they apply to this is then wasted by the randomness with which they undo all the previous work.
I call it the 'Biggest Sandpit/Playarea' in Wicklow, in Leinster, in Ireland.
Late evening mini-convoy of earth-moving vehicles with the sun casting long shadows.
When the war came to the Antarion IV, the factories became a significant target for heavy bombers of the enemy faction. As a result, each factory was upgraded to defend itself and ultimately the factories on Antarion IV became as heavily armed as the war machines they produced.
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This microscale vignette was created for the Eurobricks Micro Sci-Fi contest.
Another from Sunday down in Winchelsea. This was fairly early in the afternoon and the sky was already quite spectacular.
All the mistakes we made must be faced today
It's not easy now knowing where to start
While the world we love tears itself apart
We destroy the love - it's our way
Sorridere non vuol dire essere felici.
Non ricordo l'ultima volta che sono stato felice davvero.
Non ricordo l'ultima volta che non ho pensato. A niente.
Oggi è così.
Oggi sono triste.
È colpa mia, lo so.
Oggi è uno di quei giorni che "sì, ieri ho preso la sbronza perchè ne avevo bisogno"
Uno di quei giorni che "ok, passerà "
Uno di quei giorni che a poterli cancellare non fai niente di male.
"Se dovessi morire domani, non mi preoccuperei. Dalla vita ho avuto tutto. Rifarei tutto quello che ho fatto? Certo, perché no? Magari un po' diversamente!Io cerco solo di essere genuino e sincero e spero che questo traspaia dalle mie canzoni"
(Freddie Mercury, 1986).
Io dalla vita devo ancora avere un sacco di cose.
Rifarei tutto? Non credo.
Sicuramente molto diversamente.
Sicuramente cancellerei i giorni come oggi.