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Lending a helping hand to unpowered 91124, 67002 drags the train consist through Lincoln Central Station during planed East Coast Main line diversions 1st December 2018.
US Air Force 305AMW Boeing KC-46A Pegasus 11-46057 & 19-46061 parked up at RAF Lakenheath
This pair and a third plus a trio positioned over at Mildenhall were involved in the 'drag' of a dozen Alaskan based F-22 Raptors that were in transit through Lakenheath recently, all on their way to somewhere hot
A pair of KC135s, along with two supporting C-17s were in the mix too
The KC-46 will ultimately replace the KC-135
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Douglas Dakota N473DC Drag ‘em oot
The aircraft was delivered to the USAAF in December 1943 as a C-47A Skytrain, with serial number 42-100882. Assigned to 9th Air Force Troop Carrier Command in the European Theatre of Operations, the aircraft flew to the United Kingdom in February 1944.
On arrival in Europe, the aircraft was assigned to 87th Troop Carrier Squadron, 438th Troop Carrier Group, IX Troop Carrier Command at RAF Greenham Common. The 438th provided the four lead squadrons on D-Day transporting the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, to their drop zone located near Carentan. Later on the evening of 6th June the unit took part in Operation ELMIRA, the glider borne reinforcement of the earlier drops by elements of the 82nd Airborne Division. The towed force consisted of 14 Waco CG-4A Hadrian and 36 Airspeed Horsa gliders, these being released at a landing zone near Sainte-Mere-Eglise.
Although a large number of the Hadrian assault gliders deposited at landing grounds across Normandy were too badly damaged for further use, a sizeable number could be recovered for further use. A limited number of C-47s serving with the 438th TCG were fitted with ‘Model 80’ glider pick up gear to snatch the stranded gliders, Drag ‘em oot was one such aircraft. The snatch gear winch was located in the forward fuselage with an arrester hook fitted beneath the fuselage in the general area of the cargo door. This fitment resulted in Drag ‘em oot not being used for parachute drops during D-Day; instead she towed gliders and carried out re-supply sorties.
The glider recovery sorties continued during July and August and almost certainly carried on into September despite the aircraft’s transfer to the RAF as Dakota III TS422. Drag ‘em oot joined No.1 Heavy Glider Servicing Unit, based at Netheravon, and saw much use recovering Hadrian and Horsa gliders back to the UK.
During Operation MARKET GARDEN, the Arnhem landings in September 1944, Drag ‘em oot served in the re-supply role and sustained battle damage. The aircraft’s lower wing surfaces and rear fuselage were hit by ground fire and flak whilst an attack by a German fighter aircraft resulted in the cockpit being sprayed with bullets, one even passed through the back of the Pilot’s seat although there are no records of any fatalities or injuries – around forty bullet strikes have been counted in total.
Drag ‘em oot returned to the glider snatch role and continued sorties throughout the lead up to Operation VARSITY, the crossing of the Rhine in March 1945. With the war over, Drag ‘em oot was transferred to 435 (RCAF) Squadron at Down Ampney, in August 1945. Remaining under RAF control she carried out freight duties and troop movements throughout Europe and Scandinavia until April 1946, including returning Allied Prisoners of War.
37611 dragging Crossrail unit 345039 at Harrowden junction on the 5q72 1400 Old Dalby - Wembley yard. 66623 was sat in a engineers possession 24/6/18.
We had our first snow of the season yesterday, with a little more overnight. This shot is from this morning with the draggers out for scallops (and maybe urchins?).
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Strong winds, heavy seas, incoming tide and sunshine made for an exhilarating walk along the beach yesterday... I tried long exposures amongst the rocks but couldn't keep the camera steady, so I went for 1/4 second on the beach using Lee Pro Glass .9 ND filter.
I got very wet indeed and it was cold walking back to the car, parked where you can see buildings in the distance.... it was fun though :o)
This photo was taken at the 2018 BC Annual Dance Festival in Prince Rupert. Mostly I was shooting to capture movement but I took the occasional long exposure for a more abstract look.
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The 65' steel fishing vessel Japara (R & G Wisby) in a drag race with us to the wharf across Georges Bay, St. Helens, Tasmania. Circa 1987.
Fairly stiff breeze of westerly here and we had been chased out of the scallop beds in Banks Strait several hours steaming to the north.
First to the wharf were first to unload and first to the pub!
They lost...
Nikon F2A, Nikkor 35-70, f/3.3-4.5 AIS, ~125th sec at f/11, Kodacolor ISO 400
SL's New Premier Drag Experience--DRAG IDOL @ Velvet Rose!
Amazing performances every 1st and 3rd Friday @ 700pm SLT!
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DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended.
Drag queen dragging a dragon.
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Created for the Toy Sunday theme, DRAG, inspired by the infamous “Bad Panda” photo.
My new Rubber Sister/2nd-skin-mask.
Photo session with a friend at a churchyard an early Sunday morning.
Photo by Ztardustious.