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Brixham Battery and Battery Gardens are an open space on the sea shore in Brixham. They are a traditional observation point for Brixham trawler races, both past and present.
The 14-acre (57,000 m2) site of Battery Gardens was first used as a battery in 1586 during the war between England and Spain. The Battery was not permanently armed but was certainly 'active' throughout the American War of Independence during the 1780s and the Napoleonic War against France during the first decade of the 19th century. The Battery was also used by the Coast Guard for gunnery training during the 1870s.
All that can be seen today was built from June – September 1940 immediately following the defeat and evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk after the fall of France.
Of the 116 Emergency Batteries built in 1940 from John O'Groats to Kent, to Lands End, and to South Wales only 7 remain. Of these Brixham battery is the most complete. English Heritage had surveyed the whole site and it is now a scheduled monument.
Lyme Regis concrete coastal defences (defending against the sea, not a seaborne invasion force). Built 2014.
Members of the Irish Defence Force serving with the 118th Battalion, serving in the Lebanon with UNIFIL
Photos: Airman Gibney
Early morning photo of two Kingston-class Coastal Defence vessels moored at CFB Esquimalt on the west coast and operated by the Royal Canadian Navy. There were 12 of these ships built and launched from the mid-to-late 1990's and are crewed entirely by members of the Naval Reserve, with the exception of two regular-force technicians per crew. The two ships are HMCS Whitehorse (705) on the left and HMCS Brandon (710). For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston_class_coastal_defence_vessel
Israeli Mostly Female Combat Unit "karakal" Perform Large Combat Exercise
Soldiers from the Karakal battalion participate in a graduation march near the Israeli-Egyptian border on September 03, 2014 near Azoz, Israel. The mixed-sex Karakal combat battalion was formed in 2004 and is based in the Negev desert on the border with Egypt and Jordan.
(September 2, 2014 - Source: Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images Europe)
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
British hardened field defences of World War II
Fraisthorpe is a stretch of beach to the South of Bridlington. Fraisthorpe used to be a deserted beach but over the years has become more popular. It is reached by a single track road zig zagging across the fields. South of Fraisthorpe the cliffs are eroding but North of Fraisthorpe the cliffs are protected by a narrow band of dunes and Maram Grass and have not eroded for over 40 years. In fact there is more dry land here now. This row of antitank blocks is the changeover point for erosion winning . When Fraisthorpe was much quieter it used to be popular with naturists.
The Pillbox in this photo would have originally been on the cliff top in 1940. Over 100m of land has disappeared.
St. Bees. Following storm damage to the Sea defences south of Sea Mill in October 1996, repairs are underway with Transrail liveried 37212 in attendance.
The 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade during a drill held in the Golan Heights, northern Israel. The NAMER ("Tiger"), a new vehicle combining the artillery abilities of the Merkava tank and the APC's shielding capacities, was fully integrated in this drill for the first time, improving the battle tactics used by the IDF in the field.
Photo by Staff Sgt. (res.) Abir Sultan
IDF's Mostly Female Combat Unit Attend Training Day in Azuz
Israeli Soldiers from the Karakal Batallion on the Shooting range on July 6, 2016 in Nitzana, Israel.
The first mixed-sex Karakal combat battalion was formed in 2004 and is based in the Negev desert on the border with Egypt and Jordan.
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The `Judo-Smurf´ is the running gag for the `Ju-Jitsu department´ of the Sports Club "TuS Bloherfelde" (in the city Oldenburg, in the State Lower Saxony, Germany).
Der `Judo-Schlumpf´ ist seit kurzer Zeit ständiger Begleiter der Ju-Jutsu Kinder des TuS Bloherfelde und taucht dann gelgentlich als `running-gag´ auf der Internetseite des Vereins auf!
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.
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.
Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from the Scoutspataljon during a Vehicle and foot patrol in Gao, Mali.
Photos: maat Maria Tõkke
I know that this is not the best shot.
I really love these and want to find a way of composing them such that they give a great image. There is one there, somewhere.
Perhaps i should wait for high tide and get some long exposures. I'll also go back when there is some incredibly miserable weather and see what I can get.
But most off all, I know that I need to buy the Nik software so that I can use SilverFX for B&W. Lightroom is OK, but I need that U point control. It's a shame trial versions only last 15 days.
Anyway. On a final note, I can't get longer than 90 seconds on this without pushing the aperture number too high and getting horrible soft diffraction. So I've ordered another ND grad at 6 stops. Together they should allow me to go longer and draw those clouds out into full wisps.
Israeli Soldiers from the Caracal Battalion during a field training exercise – April 2014
Images: Israeli 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
On November 20th, IDF soldiers from the Ground Force's 71st Battalion completed a training exercise in the hilly terrain of the Golan Heights.
Photo Credit: Tal Lisus, IDF Spokesperson's Unit
As part of Defence Expo 2018 Exhibition at Thiruvidanthai, an Airshow took place on 14042018. Photos taken are presented here
Task: Write a sentence with the words - defence, defeat and detail -
Pupil: De cow jumped over de fence, de feet, before de tail.
HFF!
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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.
Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from the Scoutspataljon during a Vehicle and foot patrol in Gao, Mali.
Photos: maat Maria Tõkke
Dunstanburgh Castle, built between 1313 and 1322, and a more contemporary helicopter
A short walk from Craster, Northumberland
Several Bedford models continued in production beyond the demise of Bedford itself. This 4x4 is badged as an AWD but is essentially a Bedford M-Series. As well as a long and successful military career, the M-Series was popular with emergency services and aid agencies around the world. This particular image represents an actual vehicle operated by the Dublin Civil Defence organisation, although the Hi-ab crane may be down to artistic licence (20-Jul-11).
See also Dublin Civil Defence Dennis D-Series Fire Appliance:
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Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from Estpla-26 during a patrol in Mali in support of the French-led Operation Barkhane – November 2018
Photo: Estonian Defence Force
Horse Sand Fort is one of the larger sea forts in the Solent off Portsmouth, UK. The fort is one of four in the waterway.
It is 200 feet (61 m) across, built between 1865 and 1880, with two floors and a basement and armour-plated all round.
Looking pretty derelict now, the owners still appear to be searching for a buyer.
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Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from Estpla-26 during a patrol in Mali in support of the French-led Operation Barkhane – November 2018
Photo: Estonian Defence Force