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Description (1955) The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E airplane being loaded under the mothership, Boeing B-29. The X planes had originally been lowered into a loading pit and the launch aircraft towed over the pit, where the rocket plane was hoisted by belly straps into the bomb bay. By the early 1950's a hydraulic lift had been installed on the ramp at the NACA High-Speed Flight Station to elevate the launch aircraft and then lower it over the rocket plane for mating.
There were four versions of the Bell X-1 rocket-powered research aircraft that flew at the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station, Edwards, California. The bullet-shaped X-1 aircraft were built by Bell Aircraft Corporation, Buffalo, N.Y. for the U.S. Army Air Forces (after 1947, U.S. Air Force) and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). The X-1 Program was originally designated the XS-1 for EXperimental Supersonic. The X-1's mission was to investigate the transonic speed range (speeds from just below to just above the speed of sound) and, if possible, to break the "sound barrier." Three different X-1s were built and designated: X-1-1, X-1-2 (later modified to become the X-1E), and X-1-3. The basic X-1 aircraft were flown by a large number of different pilots from 1946 to 1951. The X-1 Program not only proved that humans could go beyond the speed of sound, it reinforced the understanding that technological barriers could be overcome. The X-1s pioneered many structural and aerodynamic advances including extremely thin, yet extremely strong wing sections; supersonic fuselage configurations; control system requirements; powerplant compatibility; and cockpit environments.
The X-1 aircraft were the first transonic-capable aircraft to use an all-moving stabilizer. The flights of the X-1s opened up a new era in aviation. The first X-1 was air-launched unpowered from a Boeing B-29 Superfortress on January 25, 1946. Powered flights began in December 1946. On October 14, 1947, the X-1-1, piloted by Air Force Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager, became the first aircraft to exceed the speed of sound, reaching about 700 miles per hour (Mach 1.06) and an altitude of 43,000 feet. The number 2 X-1 was modified and redesignated the X-1E. The modifications included adding a conventional canopy, an ejection seat, a low-pressure fuel system of increased capacity, and a thinner high-speed wing. The X-1E was used to obtain in-flight data at twice the speed of sound, with particular emphasis placed on investigating the improvements achieved with the high-speed wing. These wings, made by Stanley Aircraft, were only 3-3/8-inches thick at the root and had 343 gauges installed in them to measure structural loads and aerodynamic heating. The X-1E used its rocket engine to power it up to a speed of 1,471 miles per hour (Mach 2.24) and to an altitude of 73,000 feet. Like the X-1 it was air-launched. The X-1 aircraft were almost 31 feet long and had a wingspan of 28 feet. The X-1 was built of conventional aluminum
stressed-skin construction to extremely high structural standards. The X-1E was also 31 feet long but had a wingspan of only 22 feet, 10 inches. It was powered by a Reaction Motors, Inc., XLR-8-RM-5, four-chamber rocket engine. As did all X-1 rocket engines, the LR-8-RM-5 engine did not have throttle capability, but instead, depended on ignition of any one chamber or group of chambers to vary speed.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: E55-02072
Date: 1955
An alt shot I liked..."I would help, BUT MY ARMS ARE GUNS!"
See the description in the main shot of this to learn more :P
DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC PLACE
Union Point United Church, a small wooden country church built in 1940, is set on open space between the north- and southbound lanes of Highway 75, about six kilometres south of Ste. Agathe. The municipal designation applies to the church, an adjacent cemetery and the grounds they occupy.
HERITAGE VALUE
Union Point United Church and its cemetery are significant as the last built features that remain on the original site of the former Union Point settlement. The cemetery's earliest burial, from 1879, recalls the agricultural community's pioneer origins. The landmark building, an enduringly simple Gothic Revival-style structure that succeeded an 1887 Presbyterian facility, likewise serves as a prominent and poignant memorial to Union Point because of its dramatic location between the lanes of one of the busiest divided highways in southern Manitoba.
DESCRIPTION:
Once the greatest champion of Astra, Muriel Morningstar was tempted by treasure and corrupted by a ring of chaos. Now it is the warlord of Inferna; the angel of the Abyss, whose name is Abaddon, the Destroyer .”
From the Abyss of Inferna, the gigantic furnace, darkening the sun and sky with smoke, comes the dark angel, the warlord, Abaddon.
Its dragon head is adorned with antlers, where it wears the golden crowns of fallen royalty.
With breastplates of iron, Abaddon charges forward. The sound of its wings is the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. It has a saw tail with stingers, like scorpions, wielding it's Tri-glave and cosmic disruptor.
WEAPONS:
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Energized Tri-Glave
2 Midak (Zamor) Skyblasters
2 Inika Light-up Laser Axes
Waist mounted cosmic disruptor
Energy shield
Flame tank, atomic flame breath
Power saw stinger
BUILD SUMMARY:
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Dec 24, 2019 – Feb 29, 2020
~180 hours
Height: 35 in / 89 cm / 111 studs tall to the top of the antlers
Chest: 26 in / 66 cm circumference at the widest
NOTES:
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I wanted to try building with Bionicle. I found most of the elements at two different Bricks and Minifigs in the Denver area.
Included is the Blacktron Dragon Obscurtronum , which was the inspiration for this build.
DESCRIPTION
Philly Cheese Steak heads south with the addition of taco seasonings.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb beef flank steak
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
6 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Unsalted or Salted Butter, melted
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
2 cans (11 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons CRISCO® Pure Canola Oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
1 jar (8 oz) cheese dip
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles
DIRECTIONS
1.Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Cut beef steak against the grain into thin strips; set aside. Reserve 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning mix.
2.In large bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the butter, remaining taco seasoning mix, garlic, lime juice and water. Add beef; toss to coat. Refrigerate beef mixture while baking bread.
3.Place bread loaves, at least 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet. With sharp knife, make slits on top of each loaf. In small bowl, stir remaining 3 tablespoons butter, reserved 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix and the garlic powder until well mixed. Brush seasoning mixture on tops and sides of each loaf. Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables from skillet; set aside.
5.In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half of the beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and browned. Transfer cooked beef to a plate; cook remaining half of beef. Return beef and vegetables to skillet. Stir in cilantro. Keep warm.
6.In small microwavable bowl, stir cheese dip and chiles. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute 30 seconds, until warm.
7.Cut each bread loaf in half crosswise, then cut each half horizontally 3/4 of the way through. To serve, fill each roll with 1/4 of the beef mixture; drizzle with cheese sauce. Serve immediately.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
For the past time I've posted photos on Flickr and have gotten a good amount of followers but I realized that since I don't post pictures that often I decided to change that so starting next week I will post 1 picture every week
Description: View of Gallipoli from the sea
Location: Gallipoli Peninsula, Ottoman Empire
Date: 1915
Our catalogue reference: WO 317/12a
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Description story in English, German and Dutch
English
In Germany there has been extreme chaos on the rail network in recent years. There are usually a lot of delays or train cancellations. This time there were once again major rail problems in the Düsseldorf area. Travelers had to wait for hours at Wuppertal's main station to continue their journey. This also applied to our Mr. Monster, the adventurous explorer from the Netherlands with Indian roots. You may have heard of him. It was 20 years ago when Mr. Monster first read about the Schwebebahn. The Schwebebahn is a suspension railway in the beautiful German city Wuppertal. He was intrigued and obsessed with the idea of a train suspended in the air and he made some trips to Wuppertal to take a ride in the Schwebebahn. But every time he arrived, the railway was in maintenance or it was in repair. Now he was standing outside enjoying the sun with a group of stranded fellow travelers when a Japanese tourist next to him suddenly pointed upwards. Marco couldn't believe his eyes. A Schwebebahn train floated under the rails. Together they rushed towards the track above the Wupper River and started taking pictures of it. The friendly Japanese man wanted to know everything about the Schwebebahn and Mr. Monster started to tell him enthusiastically about the suspension railway. First he told him something about the construction. He indicated that at the top, four motors, each with two steel wheels, run on this monorail and that the train set hangs below these railmotors. Mr. Monster also mentioned that the track became world news on July 21, 1950. The then famous Circus Franz Althoff was in town and the director thought it would be a good idea to give the four-year-old Indian elephant Tuffi a ride on the suspension track. However, the animal panicked and jumped through a window of the wagon. Miraculously, Tuffi was only slightly injured when he fell from twelve meters into the Wupper river. Nowadays the circus boss wouldn't be able to get away with this. Animal organizations would now come down hard on him, but at that time such a stunt was unfortunately still seen as pure entertainment by the elite. Finally, Mr. Monster talked about the tragic incident that took place in 1999. A train carriage then fell into the River Wupper and was subsequently pierced by a broken suspension piece. Five people were killed. After investigation, it turned out that an error by a mechanic during the previous maintenance had caused the fatal accident. The tourist was visibly affected by this and did not dare to take a ride on the Schwebebahn anymore. Mr. Monster told the Japanese that after the incident, far-reaching safety measures were taken and the old wagons were replaced, but the man still trembled as he said goodbye. Mr. Monster also said goodbye to the other stranded travelers and cancelled his apointment by phone. Then he quickly walked to the suspended train station across the street. Fifteen minutes later, the Dutch adventurer floated for the first time in his life in a suspended train over the river of the breathtakingly beautiful German city and thought for a moment about Tuffi the elephant who, like him, had been born in India.
Deutsch
Das einst weltweit bekannte deutsche Schienennetz der Deutschen Bahn war für seine Pünktlichkeit bekannt. Aber heutzutage hat sich alles geändert. Von absoluter Pünktlichkeit bis zum völligen Chaos. Es kommt häufig zu Verspätungen, plötzlichem stillstand der Züge, überfüllten Zügen oder Zugausfällen. Diesmal kam es erneut zu großen Bahnproblemen im Raum Düsseldorf. Am Wuppertaler Hauptbahnhof mussten Reisende stundenlang auf die Weiterreise warten. Das galt auch für unseren herr Monster, den abenteuerlustigen Entdecker aus den Niederlanden mit indischen Wurzeln. Vielleicht haben Sie schon einmal von ihm gehört. Es ist zwanzig Jahre her, als herr Monster zum ersten Mal von der Schwebebahn las. Die Schwebebahn ist eine Schwebebahnstrecke in der deutschen Stadt Wuppertal. Er war fasziniert und besessen von der Idee eines am Himmel hängenden Zuges und unternahm einige Ausflüge nach Wuppertal, um mit der Schwebebahn zu fahren. Zu seinem Unglück wurde jedes Mal, wenn er in Wuppertal ankam, die Hängebahn repariert oder gewartet. Nun stand er draußen und genoss mit einer Gruppe gestrandeter Mitreisender die Sonne, als plötzlich ein japanischer Tourist neben ihm nach oben zeigte. Herr Monster konnte seinen Augen nicht trauen. Über den beiden Männern schwebte unter den Gleisen ein Schwebebahnzug. Gemeinsam rannten sie zum Gleis oberhalb der Wupper und begannen mit dem Fotografieren. Der freundliche Japaner wollte alles über die Schwebebahn wissen und herr Monster erzählte ihm begeistert von der Schwebebahn. Zuerst erzählte er ihm etwas über den Bau. Er wies darauf hin, dass auf dieser Einschienenbahn vier Motoren mit jeweils zwei Stahlrädern laufen und dass die Zuggarnitur unter diesen Schienenmotoren hängt. Herr Monster deutete auch an, dass der bahn am 21. Juli 1959 sogar Weltnachrichten machte. Der damals berühmte Zirkus Franz Althoff war in der Stadt und der Direktor hielt es für eine gute Idee, den vierjährigen Indischen Elefanten Tuffi zur Beförderung auf der Schwebebahn mitfahren zu lassen. Das Tier geriet jedoch in Panik und sprang durch ein Fenster des Wagens. Wie durch ein Wunder verletzte sich Tuffi nur leicht, als er aus zwölf Metern Höhe in die Wupper stürzte. Heutzutage würde der Zirkusdirektor damit nicht mehr durchkommen. Tierschutzorganisationen ließen dem Zirkusboss zwar nichts vorenthalten, doch damals galt ein solcher Stunt in der Elite leider noch als pure Unterhaltung. Abschließend sprach herr Monster über den tragischen Vorfall im Jahr 1999. Anschließend stürzte ein Eisenbahnwaggon in die Wupper und wurde anschließend von einem gebrochenen Aufhängungsstück durchbohrt. Fünf Menschen kamen ums Leben. Nach einer Untersuchung stellte sich heraus, dass ein Fehler eines Mechanikers bei der vorherigen Wartung den tödlichen Unfall verursacht hatte. Der Tourist war davon sichtlich betroffen und traute sich nicht mehr an eine Fahrt mit der Schwebebahn heran. Herr Monster erzählte den Japanern, dass nach dem Vorfall umfangreiche Sicherheitsmaßnahmen getroffen worden seien und dass die alten Waggons ausgetauscht würden, doch der Japaner zitterte immer noch, als er sich verabschiedete. Herr Monster verabschiedete sich auch von den anderen gestrandeten Reisenden und ging schnell zum schwebenden Bahnhof auf der anderen Straßenseite. Eine Viertelstunde später schwebte der kleine Abenteurer zum ersten Mal in seinem Leben in einem Schwebezug über den Fluss der atemberaubend schönen deutschen Stadt und dachte einen Moment an den kleinen Elefanten, der wie er in Indien geboren worden war.
Nederlands
In Duitsland is het de laatste jaren veelal een chaos op het spoornetwerk. Er is doorgaans veel vertraging of er vallen treinen uit. Dit keer waren er weer eens grote spoorproblemen in de omgeving van Düsseldorf. Reizigers moesten uren wachten op het hoofdstation van Wuppertal om hun reis voort te zetten. Dit gold ook voor onze Marco, de avontuurlijke ontdekkingsreiziger uit Nederland met Indiase roots. Wellicht heeft u weleens van hem gehoord. Het was twintig jaar geleden toen Marco voor het eerst over de Schwebebahn las. De Schwebebahn is een hangspoorlijn in de Duitse stad Wuppertal. Hij was geïntrigeerd en geobsedeerd door het idee van een trein die in de lucht hing en hij maakte enkele uitstapjes naar Wuppertal om een ritje te maken met de Schwebebahn. Helaas voor hem, was de zweefbaan telkens als hij in Wuppertal aankwam in reparatie of in onderhoud. Nu stond hij buiten van de zon te genieten met een groep gestrande medereizigers toen een Japanse toerist naast hem plotseling naar boven wees. Marco kon zijn ogen niet geloven. Een Schwebebahn-trein zweefde boven de twee mannen onder de rails. Samen renden ze naar het spoor boven de rivier de Wupper en begonnen foto's te maken. De vriendelijke Japanse man wilde alles weten over de Schwebebahn en Marco begon hem enthousiast te vertellen over de hangbaan. Eerst vertelde hij hem iets over de constructie. Hij gaf aan dat op deze monorail bovenaan vier motoren met elk twee stalen wielen rijden en dat het treinstel onder deze railmotoren hangt. Marco gaf ook aan dat de track op 21 juli 1959 zelfs wereldnieuws werd. Het destijds beroemde Circus Franz Althoff was in de stad en het leek de directeur een goed idee om ter promotie de vierjarige Indiase olifant Tuffi een rit met de zweefbaan te laten maken. Het dier raakte echter in paniek en sprong door een ruit van de wagon heen. Wonderbaarlijk genoeg raakte Tuffi alleen lichtgewond bij zijn val van twaalf meter in de Wupper. Tegenwoordig zou de circusdirecteur hier niet meer mee weg kunnen komen. Dierenrechtorganisaties zouden niets meer heel laten van de circusbaas, maar in die tijd werd zo'n stunt door de elite helaas nog als puur vermaak gezien. Als laatste vertelde Marco over het tragische incident dat in 1999 heeft plaatsgevonden. Een treinstel viel toen in de rivier de Wupper en werd vervolgens doorboord door een gebroken ophangstuk. Vijf mensen kwamen daarbij om het leven. Na onderzoek is destijds gebleken dat een fout van een monteur tijdens het voorafgaande onderhoud het fatale ongeval had veroorzaakt. De toerist was zichtbaar aangedaan hierdoor en durfde geen ritje in de Schwebebahn meer te maken. Marco vertelde de Japanner dat er na het incident verregaande veiligheidsmaatregelen waren genomen en dat de oude wagons werden vervangen, maar de Japanner beefde nog steeds toen hij afscheid nam. Marco nam ook afscheid van de overige gestrande reizigers en liep snel naar het zweeftreinstation aan de overkant. Een kwartiertje later zweefde de kleine avonturier voor het eerst in zijn leven in een hangende trein over de rivier van de adembenemend mooie Duitse stad en dacht nog even aan het olifantje dat net als hem in India geboren was.
Should I turn it into the KC-135 or keep It AF2 or change it completely to the C-17 or a Private Jet
Description 📄:
With the Gotthard Base Tunnel closed, the Giruno number 002 ‘Aargau’ has to do the mountain route, with steep ascents and descents, not to mention countless sharp curves. Despite not being the environment for which this train was born, it performs without problems. This is all thanks to its short bodies, which allow it very small curve radiuses, and its large power output of almost 10,000 PS. Approaching the next stop in Arth-Goldau, the RABe 501 is kissed by the last sun flares of the day, which turn the landscape golden. With their peaks almost hidden by the clouds, the two mountains Kleiner Mythen (left) and Grosser Mythen (right) remind us that we are in Switzerland, a country known globally for its beautiful mountains.
Information ℹ️:
Date 📅: 15.08.2024, 19:09
Place 📍: Steinen, Switzerland
Train 🚄: RABe 501 002 “Aargau”
Train Company 🏢: SBB CFF FFS
Line 🔢: IC21 668
Start 🚩: Lugano
Destination 🏁: Basel SBB
©️The photo was taken and edited by Nathan Urriani. Use of the image by others is only allowed with my permission.
Description des plantes rares cultivees a Malmaison et a Navarre
Paris :De l'Impr. de P. Didot l'aîné,1813 [i.e., 1812-1817]
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Description The South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Argentina and Uruguay is a rich mixing bowl of different water masses. The nutrient-rich waters from the combined Paraná and Uruguay Rivers empty into the South Atlantic through the Rio de la Plata. Under the right conditions, especially in spring and early summer, the nutrients fertilize the offshore surface waters allowing for large plankton blooms.
This unique image captures traces of several different water masses just southeast of Montevideo, Uruguay, and the Rio de la Plata. Close to the coast of Uruguay, the muddy fresh water plume snakes along the coast. Farther offshore, broad swirls of light blue-green and darker water mark a bloom of plankton. To the right, deep blue water covered by puffy clouds suggests another, warmer water mass just north of the bloom.
The patterns of the interfaces between these water masses is complicated and dynamic. One of the objectives of International Space Station crew members is to document regions of plankton blooms. These images can be combined with other data sources such as the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) and the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). Space Shuttle and International Space Station photographs frequently supply higher levels of detail than satellite imagery because the astronauts use cameras equipped with long telescopic lenses. In this case, the image is oblique (the spacecraft was approximately 45 degrees south), so exact field-of-view and resolution determinations are difficult. However, we estimate the resolution of the near part of the bloom to be between 50 to 100 meters per pixel. If a station crew can capture blooms on successive days or weeks, scientists may be able to determine something about the finer structure of the interacting water masses, the conditions necessary for blooms, and the evolution of the blooms over time.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: ISS008-E-6009
Date: December 2, 2003