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Pictures were taken using a SLR Minolta X-500 body (1984) with the MultiFunction back set to the dating (MM/DD/YY) auto mode and a standard lens Minolta MD 50 mm f/1.4. 35 mm Fujicolor film C200 36 exposures 200 ISO.
Caluire-et-Cuire City Hall, New Year Day 2022, Lyon, France.
Place du Docteur Frédéric Dugoujon
69300 Caluire-et-Cuire
France
The film was developed using the C-41 process then digitalized using a Sony A7 body and a Minolta Slide Duplicator with a Minolta Auto Bellows III with a lens Minolta Bellow Macro Rokkor 50mm f/3.5.
The F/A-18 Hornet came about as a US Navy replacement for late model A-4 Skyhawks, A-7 Corsair IIs, and F-4 Phantom II squadrons not replaced by the F-14 Tomcat. It was also heavily influenced by the need for a fighter cheaper than the F-14. The Navy participated in the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) competition won by the F-16 Falcon, but found the F-16 unsuited for carrier operations.
With this in mind, the Navy approached Northrop and McDonnell Douglas to build a suitable multirole fighter based around the loser of the LWF competition, the YF-17 Cobra. The resulting F-18 Hornet was larger and much more versatile than the Cobra, though it retained the latter’s basic design. Initially, Hornet production was to be divided into the dedicated fighter F-18 and strike A-18, but with advances in technology, the two were combined into a single airframe as the F/A-18.
The first YF-18A flew in 1978, the production F/A-18A in 1980, and service entry in 1983, with the US Marine Corps in January and the US Navy two months later. The Hornet was found to be very agile, exceptionally easy to maintain, and more than able to live up to its multirole reputation, to the point that it is considered to be the world’s first true multirole fighter, where fighter and attack roles are integrated into the same airframe and can be switched by literally the push of a button. Its only drawback was a lack of range and initial problems with stabilator cracks, which was solved by strengthening the stabilators and adding small wing fences to force away air from the tail.
The F/A-18A/B was superceded on the production line in early 1987 by the C/D models, which differed from the earlier type by using an upgraded APG-65 radar, improved engines, internal ECM suite, and the ability to carry the AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-88 HARM, and AIM-120 AMRAAM, though the latter would not actually come into service until 1993. The F/A-18C/D incorporated field modifications made to A/B models; those of the latter still in service by 1993 received a similar upgrade (F/A-18A+) with the addition of the APG-70 radar. USN/USMC Hornets of all types would see action over Iraq in the First Gulf War (scoring two air-to-air kills), and later Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq a second time.
USMC all-weather units replaced their A-6 Intruders with F/A-18Ds, which were night attack capable with the addition of FLIR, improved multifunction displays, and lowlight goggle compatibility. The USN later followed suit, with the F-18C replacing the A-6E as well from 1995. Though the F/A-18C/D has been supplemented by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and is due to be replaced by the F-35 Lightning II, it will continue as the backbone of the USN/USMC for some years to come. In addition to the US, the Hornet also serves with the previously mentioned nations of Canada and Spain, as well as Australia, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, and Switzerland.
This early F/A-18A wears the colors of VMFA-314 ("Black Knights"), which in the 1980s was based at MCAS El Toro, California. (This is the squadron Will Smith made famous in the sci-fi movie "Independence Day"; today, VMFA-314 is based at MCAS Miramar.) It is painted in standard overall medium gray colors and subdued markings, and is configured for the antishipping role, with two Paveway 750-pound laser guided bombs, an AGM-65 Maverick guided missile, an AGM-84 Harpoon antiship missile, and two AIM-9L Sidewinders for self-defense.
Thankfully, we missed the Polar Vortex that hit Chi-town recently and was able to enjoy an impactful media preview of the latest industry vehicles during the 2019 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, the Nation’s largest show. Exciting, newfangled rides and press conferences were presented by Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Chrysler, Ford, VW, Toyota, Ram, Acura, Harley-Davidson F-150, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Kia and Hyundai. Turtle Wax was also on deck to showcase their revolutionary car care products.
(The following is a fictional history of a fictional aircraft.)
Almost as soon as the FIRAF and FIRNAA began acquiring the A-4E Skyhawk in numbers, it was decided to begin upgrading the aircraft, due to the A-4E’s lack of all-weather combat capability and the increasing age and cost of the J52 powerplant. McDonnell Douglas and Intelani Aeronautics planned the upgrade as a joint project, as McDonnell Douglas saw the export potential in such an aircraft. The project was designated A-4ES (Enhanced Skyhawk); the six testbeds were a mix of “flatback” A-4Es and “humpback” A-4Fs.
The upgrade was extensive, with the entire nose section of the A-4 redesigned from the intakes forward, incorporating an entirely new structure. The cockpit was enlarged slightly (similar to the A-4M) and the canopy made largely frameless, with a new teardrop shape added. The interior was completely reworked, with an instrument panel incorporating two multifunction displays, the addition of a multimode HUD, HOTAS, and a radar scope just below the HUD. This was due to the addition of an entirely new, also multimode radar: the APG-66, the same radar used on the F-16A. Like early models of the F-16, the A-4ES was to lack the ability to carry radar-guided missiles, limiting it to only the AIM-9 Sidewinder, but this was deemed adequate.
Behind the nose, other modifications were made. Due to minaturization, the “humpback” of the A-4F was no longer necessary, and so was deleted, though a small hump just past the midway point was added to incorporate the Have Quick radio system. An ILS antenna was added just behind the cockpit, but the biggest change in the fuselage was the addition of a USAF-style boom refuelling plug, with fuel tanks suitably altered. This allowed the A-4ES to refuel from either boom/plug or probe/drogue tankers, making it a “hermaphrodite." ALR-66 radar warning recievers and ALR-39 chaff/flare dispensers were also added.
Finally, the engine was upgraded from the J52 turbojet to a more fuel-efficient and quieter General Electric F404 turbofan. This gave the A-4ES a higher combat speed, increased warload, and thirty percent reduction in takeoff time, giving the Skyhawk better short-field takeoff/landing capability. Because landing speed was also somewhat higher, a brake parachute housing was added beneath the engine, though this was not always necessary to use. The SA-77C’s rearward-facing camera system was also added at the base of the tail, but this retained the same tendency to go out during high-G manuevers, though it was retained throughout the A-4ES’ service.
The first modified A-4ES was rolled out in March 1984, and performed “almost flawlessly,” according to a test pilot; one of the prototypes was taken over Mach 1 in a shallow dive in May, proving that the Skyhawk was capable of this speed, though actual use of supersonic speed was rare in service. With the Third World War looming on the horizon, the FIRAF and FIRNAA cancelled additional upgrades such as the use of Israeli-style DEFA 552 30mm cannon, retaining the Colt Mk 12, though many A-4ES would be field-refitted with the newer and more reliable M39A2. The FIRAF immediately placed an order for 40 upgraded A-4ES (to be done by cycling the FIRAF’s A-4Es already in use), while the FIRNAA also opted for upgrading its remaining 30 A-4Es, along with 18 new conversions, both in June 1984. This was almost immediately followed by an “emergency” order for 36 more A-4ES for the FIRAF a month later, with war imminent. Even with this, conversion did not begin until after the war broke out, with the 1st Fighter Squadron being the first recipient in December 1984.
The reliability and especially low cost of the A-4ES made it a natural choice as both the FIRAF and FIRNAA began expanding expotentially during the Third World War; demand for new Skyhawks was such that McDonnell Douglas’ Long Beach plant simply couldn’t keep pace, and subsequently new conversion lines were opened at Intelani Aeronautics. Sagely, Minister of Defense Akela Canis ordered an expansion of the FIRAF and FIRNAA anticipating a three-year war in November 1984 and three carrier battlegroups for the FIRNAA. As a result, the FIRAF now placed an additional “emergency” order for 48 A-4ES in that same month, with a final order for 48 more aircraft placed in March 1985, both to form more squadrons and as attrition replacements. Likewise, the FIRNAA’s orders also expanded to 72 more aircraft for the same reason, with this order placed in January 1985.
Eventually, no less than 301 A-4s were ordered: 181 for the FIRAF, and 120 for the FIRNAA. These conversions came from initially ex-US Navy A-4Es (eventually, two-thirds of the available A-4E airframes would be converted), ex-US Navy and Marine Corps A-4Fs, and even 52 ex-US Navy A-4Ls, themselves conversions of early A-4Bs. The latter were converted to A-4ES standards by adding a nose plug and refurbishing the wing to carry five hardpoints.
Against the MiG-23 and later the MiG-29/Su-27 series, the A-4ES was at a distinct disadvantage, and as the F-15 and F-31 entered FIRAF service, the Skyhawk was increasingly taken off of fighter duties and relegated to close air support and strike missions. This did not mean that the Skyhawk couldn’t defend itself, and Soviet Frontal Aviation pilots were warned to use caution in engaging Skyhawks that had dropped their ordnance. Though the A-4ES was capable of carrying Paveway LGBs, it usually employed “dumb” GP bombs.
Following the end of the Third World War, and the increasing availability of modern fighters such as the F-16 and F-31, the need for the A-4ES had declined considerably, and units chosen for deactivation in the FIRAF were generally A-4ES operators. From the end of the war in June 1987 to June 1989, A-4ES strength fell from eleven squadrons to two. The FIRNAA divested itself of all of its A-4s, with all nine operational squadrons reequipping with F-14Cs, F/A-18Cs, and A-6Es by February 1990.
The FIRAF retained two squadrons of A-4ES: the 63rd Fighter Squadron, which used its Skyhawks in the fast FAC role, and the 1st Aggressor Squadron, which used its aircraft in dissimilar fighter training. The 63rd FS’ Skyhawks were upgraded to A-4ESA standard, though this designation was not used outside of Intelani Aeronautics; this involved upgrading the radio suite for the FAC role and some of the avionics. These aircraft would see action during the First Gulf War. The A-4ES would remain in service with the 63rd FS until December 1994, when they were replaced by F-16Cs. The Aggressors would keep their Skyhawks a little longer, though numbers were reduced by attrition and age to only six aircraft by its retirement in October 1996.
As a big fan of the A-4 series (one of my first toys was a diecast A-4F), I wanted to build a Skyhawk kit, but there were none available in my preferred 1/144 scale. I found an old Tamiya 1/100 scale A-4E, which was good enough. Conversion to the "A-4ES" wasn't difficult, adding a few bumps for ECM and inflight refuelling, and painting on the "extended" canopy to change the profile of the nose. I replaced the bent inflight refuelling probe with a "stowed" version from a Tornado IDS kit. The two AIM-9D Sidewinders came from a 1/100 A-7 kit, which along with drop tanks, are the aircraft's ordnance load. For my fictional color scheme, I picked Ferris Splinter, a camouflage experimented with by the US Navy in the mid-1980s to break up the profile of an aircraft (and named for its designer, aviation artist Keith Ferris). I added some nose art and a tail logo, and voila, my first A-4 kit.
The international military-technical forum ARMY 2019.
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My beloved Nikon F4. Still in use after so many years. With the MB-23 power pack and the MF-23 Multifunction back attached she is "El Monstro" Standard multi-metering finder DP-20 attached.
Sorry for the Sigma lens...
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The international military-technical forum ARMY 2019.
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Thankfully, we missed the Polar Vortex that hit Chi-town recently and was able to enjoy an impactful media preview of the latest industry vehicles during the 2019 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, the Nation’s largest show. Exciting, newfangled rides and press conferences were presented by Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Chrysler, Ford, VW, Toyota, Ram, Acura, Harley-Davidson F-150, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Kia and Hyundai. Turtle Wax was also on deck to showcase their revolutionary car care products.
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* Disco-Ikarus
* Construction quality in a minimalist style
* This multipurpose facility designed for entertainment and "events at the disco, etc. .."
* The structure is composed of:
- Easy system of Rez (Rezbox)
- Sofas minimal style, with Sitting animation avatar "Copy Only"
- Speakers Audio Aerodynamic "Copy"
- Console for DJs, with the animation, "Copy Only"
- Dynamic Lights controller (Environment)
- Dynamic Lights controller (light effect) Auto Color
Riversdale Estate Harvesting and Contracting operates a Pellenc 4680 Multifunction Tractor providing the following services:
* Rabaud Over the row Post Rammer
* Pellenc Recycle tunnel sprayer
* Pellenc Over the row Green Trimmer
* Pellenc Leaf Remover
* Pellenc Wire Lifter
* PellencSelectiv' process Grape Harvester
Riversdale Estate Harvesting and Contracting offers professional service with reliable machines, trained operators and skillful on ground management.
This image shows the operation of our Rabaud post rammer during the establishment of a new 7ha block of Pinot Noir at Granton Vineyard in 2010. Granton Vineyard is owned and operated by Tasmania's Stefano Lubiana Wines.
A derivate of the Multifunction Self Protection System (MUSS) is used on the "Valkyrie".
MUSS consists of three main elements: the sensors, consisting of laser warner and a missile warner using ultraviolet sensors, the computer, and the electronic or pyrotechnic countermeasures. When the sensors detect an incoming missile or a laser beam aimed at the vehicle, the computer activates the countermeasures. MUSS offers 360° protection with elevation up to 70° and can handle up to four threats at once.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Furthermore to enhance its survivability, the "Valkyrie" features an electronic countermeasures system, which is in particular radio- and counter-IED-jamming equipment. This second ability eliminates the need for a separate counter-IED-unit in low-intensity conflict zones when the vehicle is part of a convoy or a mechanised patrol
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AMG Bodystyling
The AMG bodystyling lends the vehicle its unmistakable character, comprising AMG-specific front apron and radiator trim, trim insert in the exterior protective strip, AMG wheels plus AMG flared wheel arches, striking sidepipes and red-painted brake callipers.
AMG Radiator Trim
The AMG radiator trim impresses with vertical louvres and a central star in high-gloss chrome. As such, the Mercedes-AMG G 63 differs significantly from the entry-level model in that the dynamic character of the vehicle is brought to the fore.
AMG Light-Alloy Wheels
Light-alloy wheels in a striking, powerful design. 50.8 cm (20-inch) AMG 10-spoke light-alloy wheelspainted in titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish, with 275/50 R 20 tyres on 9.5 J x 20 ET35 wheels, spare wheel on tailgate with 265/50 R 20 tyre.
AMG High-Performance Braking System
Large, internally ventilated and perforated brake disks provide for excellent deceleration. Precise controllability and low response times ensure optimum safety on and off the road. The electric parking brake is integrated into the rear axle calliper and can be activated and released at the press of a button.
To also clearly underscore the performance of the brake system to visual effect, the brake callipers at the front and rear are painted in red with black AMG lettering.
AMG Performance Exhaust System, Selectable
The AMG Performance exhaust system ensures an even more emotional engine sound in the interior at the push of a button. From typical AMG to restrained, the sound of the AMG Performance exhaust system fully adapts to the currently selected drive program by means of three variably adjustable exhaust gas flaps. The driver can also change the sound characteristics at the press of a button. This equipment allows a maximum spread of the soundscape, from comfortable to highly emotive.
Two additional exhaust gas flaps allow for even greater differentiation of the sound characteristics. The sound characteristics are dependent on the currently selected drive program – from rich in drive programs C and S to emphatically sporty in mode S+. Control is by means of a variably adjustable exhaust gas flap – without loss of power. Control of the exhaust gas flaps is dependent on both engine speed and load, guaranteeing a 100% power delivery. If desired, the cold start noise can be reduced in drive programs C and S.
In the Mercedes-AMG G 63, all passengers can enjoy more space. Newly designed seats in the finest nappa leather with rhombus-shaped quilting and "AMG" badge don't just offer luxury, but also a certain sense of security.
AMG Instrument Cluster
The AMG instrument cluster offers an exciting AMG design and valuable information for sporty drivers. The AMG main menu, including RACE TIMER and AMG start-up screen, appears in high-resolution and in colour on the central 11.4 cm TFT multifunction display. Exclusivity and sportiness are visually highlighted among other things by the speedometer with 280 km/h scale and AMG logo as well as the AMG-specific design. With the RACE TIMER it is possible to measure and store lap times.
Exclusive Interior
The Exclusive interior provides that something special for very discerning customers. Carefully selected combinations meet the highest standards of quality. The individual, high-quality appointments include nappa leather, the leather-covered dashboard, exclusive colour variations and coordinated contrasting topstitching. The harmonious overall image underscores the exclusive character of the interior.
AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Carbon Fibre / DINAMICA Microfibre
For an even better grip during sporty manoeuvres, the grip area on the AMG Performance steering wheel in carbon fibre is finished in DINAMICA microfibre.The sporty design is completed by silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles and a 12-o'clock marking.
AMG Stainless Steel Door Sill Panels
The AMG door entry panels of solid stainless steel with "AMG" lettering are a further sporty feature, and enhance the perceived value of the interior. At the same time they protect the door area against scratches.
AMG-specific IWC-design Analogue Clock
The numbers are in the form of individually cut applications, underscoring the exclusive IWC design of the AMG-specific analogue clock. Both the numbers and the needles are made of fine metal.
USED: £29,950 - £135,124
Kit used: Nikon 35~200mm 1: 3.5 - 4.5
ref: 3409 - 26th June 2020
Film d'essai (test film) of my newly arrived (jan. 2022) SLR Minolta X-700 "Japan" (made and assembled in Japan).
For the picture series, the X-700 body was equipped with its motor drive MD-1, its own MultiFunction back set to the dating (MM/DD/YY) auto mode and a standard lens Minolta MD 50 mm f/1.4. 35 mm. Fujicolor film C200 36 exposures 200 ISO.
A la Passerelle du Palais de Justice, Jan. 19, 2022.
69005 Lyon
France
The film was developed using the C-41 process then digitalized using a Sony A7 body and a Minolta Slide Duplicator with a Minolta Auto Bellows III with a lens Minolta Bellow Macro Rokkor 50mm f/3.5. During the transfer a daylight produce by a LED lamp was supplemented by a Wratten 80A filter to render the processing more easy in the color temperature correction.
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Multifunction sports leather steering wheel in 3-spoke styling with gearshift function.
Riversdale Estate Harvesting and Contracting operates a Pellenc 4680 Multifunction Tractor providing the following services:
* Rabaud Over the row Post Rammer
* Pellenc Recycle tunnel sprayer
* Pellenc Over the row Green Trimmer
* Pellenc Leaf Remover
* Pellenc Wire Lifter
* PellencSelectiv' process Grape Harvester
Riversdale Estate Harvesting and Contracting offers professional service with reliable machines, trained operators and skillful on ground management.
This image shows the operation of our Rabaud post rammer during the establishment of a new 7ha block of Pinot Noir at Granton Vineyard in 2010. Granton Vineyard is owned and operated by Tasmania's Stefano Lubiana Wines.
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Multifunction sports leather steering wheel in 3-spoke styling.
The F/A-18 Hornet came about as a US Navy replacement for late model A-4 Skyhawks, A-7 Corsair IIs, and F-4 Phantom II squadrons not replaced by the F-14 Tomcat. It was also heavily influenced by the need for a fighter cheaper than the F-14. The Navy participated in the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) competition won by the F-16 Falcon, but found the F-16 unsuited for carrier operations.
With this in mind, the Navy approached Northrop and McDonnell Douglas to build a suitable multirole fighter based around the loser of the LWF competition, the YF-17 Cobra. The resulting F-18 Hornet was larger and much more versatile than the Cobra, though it retained the latter’s basic design. Initially, Hornet production was to be divided into the dedicated fighter F-18 and strike A-18, but with advances in technology, the two were combined into a single airframe as the F/A-18.
The first YF-18A flew in 1978, the production F/A-18A in 1980, and service entry in 1983, with the US Marine Corps in January and the US Navy two months later. The Hornet was found to be very agile, exceptionally easy to maintain, and more than able to live up to its multirole reputation, to the point that it is considered to be the world’s first true multirole fighter, where fighter and attack roles are integrated into the same airframe and can be switched by literally the push of a button. Its only drawback was a lack of range and initial problems with stabilator cracks, which was solved by strengthening the stabilators and adding small wing fences to force away air from the tail.
The F/A-18A/B was superseded on the production line in early 1987 by the C/D models, which differed from the earlier type by using an upgraded APG-65 radar, improved engines, internal ECM suite, and the ability to carry the AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-88 HARM, and AIM-120 AMRAAM, though the latter would not actually come into service until 1993. The F/A-18C/D incorporated field modifications made to A/B models; those of the latter still in service by 1993 received a similar upgrade with the addition of the APG-70 radar. USN/USMC Hornets of all types would see action over Iraq in the First Gulf War, and later Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq a second time.
USMC all-weather units replaced their A-6 Intruders with F/A-18Ds, which were night attack capable with the addition of FLIR, improved multifunction displays, and lowlight goggle compatibility. The USN later followed suit, with the F-18C replacing the A-6E as well from 1995. Though the F/A-18C/D has been supplemented by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and is due to be replaced by the F-35 Lightning II, it will continue as the backbone of the USN/USMC for some years to come. In addition to the US, the Hornet also serves with the previously mentioned nations of Canada and Spain, as well as Australia, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, and Switzerland.
This particular F/A-18 is an A model, Bureau Number 161984, though the A and C models are outwardly very similar. It carries the markings of VMFA-251 ("Thunderbolts"), including the squadron's lightning bolt tail emblem; curiously, it wears a nonstandard camouflage scheme of the usual overall light gray worn by US Navy fighters, but broken up with medium gray splotches. This scheme is usually worn by Navy and Marine aggressor units. VMFA-251, based at MCAS Beaufort, NC, reequipped with F/A-18C/Ds in 1999, and this early A model was donated to the Kalamazoo Air Museum at a later date.
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Work continues on the second phase of the Homeland Security Training Institute at College of DuPage. The new facility will provide much needed additional first responder instruction for advanced firearms training, interactive "shoot/don't shoot" simulation, and weapons cleaning/repair training. Multifunction instruction spaces, including state-of-the-art simulators, are included in addition to dual prep rooms for safety inspections, gear readiness and additional training monitoring. The total estimated cost of the project is $16 million with an expected completion of spring 2015.
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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2021) Chief Master at Arms Jon Cox (left), from Tyler, Texas, and Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Chris Stout, from Cocoa, Fla., man a multifunction display in the pilot house of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115). Rafael Peralta is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aron Montano)
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