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Members of the British Armed Forces prepare for the State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II during Operation LONDON BRIDGE in London, United Kingdom on September 19, 2022.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des membres des forces armées britanniques se préparent pour les funérailles nationales de la reine Elizabeth II dans le cadre de l’opération LONDON BRIDGE, à Londres, au Royaume-Uni, le 19 septembre 2022.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Dawn raids saw 5 people arrested as part of a crackdown on an organised crime group operating across several areas in England.
This morning (Thursday 16 May 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at 7 addresses in Oldham.
The warrants were executed as part of Operation Hansford – set up by GMP officers to target an organised crime group believed to be involved in crimes committed across England, spanning several force areas- including Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire.
As part of Operation Hansford detectives have investigated 120 offences including aggravated burglary, robbery, car theft, assault, violent disorder and criminal damage – all believed to be orchestrated by the same organised crime group.
Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, GMP’s Territorial Commander with responsibility for Oldham said: “Today we have 5 people in custody and that is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team here in Oldham, who have worked tirelessly in order to disrupt this organised crime group.
“Today’s action has been supported from officers across GMP; however I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire – all of whom have supported this investigation from the very outset.
“The importance of our investigation and the severity of the crimes committed should not be underestimated. Organised criminal activity destroys people’s livelihoods and blights communities. I hope that today’s action demonstrates to those who have been affected by such criminality just how dedicated we are in bringing those responsible to justice, as well as our absolute commitment to making the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place.
“I would also like to emphasise that Operation Hansford remains very much ongoing.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit www.gmp.police.uk
Privates Innis and Coffey alongside Corporal Ford, members of Joint Task Force Forward, operate the bioscan systems for processing refugees in Beirut, Lebanon, to support the Government of Canada’s Operation PROVISION (the resettlement of 25,000 Syrian refugees), on December 7, 2015.
Photo: Corporal Darcy Lefebvre, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Les soldats Innis et Coffey, ainsi que le caporal Ford, membres de la Force opérationnelle interarmées avancée, utilisent le système biométrique en vue du traitement des demandes des réfugiés, à Beyrouth, au Liban, à l’appui de l’opération PROVISION du gouvernement du Canada (accueil de 25 000 réfugiés syriens), le 7 décembre 2015.
Photo : Caporal Darcy Lefebvre, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes.
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Master Sailor Kyle Murphy, a boatswain onboard HMCS HALIFAX fires a SIG Sauer P320 as part of a force protection shoot during Operation REASSURANCE on 3 May 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le matelot chef Kyle Murphy, manœuvrier à bord du NCSM HALIFAX, utilise un pistolet SIG Sauer P320 lors d’un exercice de tir de la protection de la force, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 3 mai 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
Sailor First Class Zachary Michaud-Reasbeck, a Cook aboard HMCS CALGARY, prepares ingredients for a salsa to be served during the ship’s company dinner on July 29, 2021 during Exercise Talisman Sabre as part of Operation PROJECTION.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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Le matelot de 1re classe Zachary Michaud-Reasbeck, cuisinier à bord du NCSM CALGARY, prépare les ingrédients d’une salsa qui sera servie à l’équipage lors du repas le 29 juillet 2021, au cours de l’exercice Talisman Sabre, dans le cadre de l’opération PROJECTION.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
A member of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship DONNACONA jots down instructions from a public safety representative at a vaccination centre at the Montreal Convention Centre as part of Operation VECTOR on January 6, 2022.
Photo: Cpl Valérie Duclos-Péloquin, 34 Brigade Group, Canadian Armed Forces
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Un membre du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Donnacona note les directives d’un représentant de la Sécurité civile, au centre de vaccination du Palais des congrès de Montréal (Québec), dans la cadre de l’opération VECTOR, le 6 janvier 2022.
Photo : Cpl Valérie Duclos-Péloquin, 34e Groupe-brigade, Forces armées canadiennes
"Operation Track Sweep," an intensive two-week, system-wide of the tracks at all of the system’s 469 stations gets underway at 14 St on Mon., September 12, 2016.
Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit
Sergeant Harman Dhaliwal of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and a member of the Polish Forces, assist a Ukrainian refugee to navigate through a reception centre in support of Operation REASSURANCE in Warsaw, Poland on April 25, 2022.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le sergent Harman Dhaliwal, membre du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, et un membre des forces polonaises aident un réfugié ukrainien à s’orienter dans un centre d’accueil, à l’appui de l’opération REASSURANCE, à Varsovie, en Pologne, le 25 avril 2022.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Dawn raids saw three people arrested as part of an operation to tackle gun crime and urban street gangs across Manchester
This morning (Wednesday 15 January 2020) a team of officers executed warrants at three addresses in Moss side and Beswick.
The warrants were executed as part of Operation Pallas, an investigation set up by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) and supported by Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Challenger into an organised crime group believed to be operating in Rusholme and other areas of central Manchester.
As part of the operation police have seized three firearms; a Brocock Revolver, a Smith and Wesson Magnum, a Walther P22 Self Loading Pistol and a large quantity of ammunition. Four stolen vehicles, cloned registration plates, drugs and bladed weapons were also recovered last year between April and August 2019.
Three men were arrested for conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life, a further four are also in custody for related offences.
Superintendent Mark Dexter of the city of Manchester district said: “I would like to thank staff from GMP and NWROCU who were involved in making these arrests today.
“We now have a total of seven people in custody due to the strenuous work of our officers and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
“I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Rusholme that we are fully committed to making the streets of Manchester a safer place by disrupting organised crime groups and any child criminal exploitation.For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
To contact Greater Manchester Police for a less urgent matter or make a report online you can also visit www.gmp.police.uk.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give evidence.
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots conduct simulated attacks during an exercise at the Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) Air Base in Romania during Operation REASSURANCE, on 29 September 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Eric Chaput, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des pilotes de l’Aviation royale canadienne exécutent des attaques simulées lors d’un exercice à la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) en Roumanie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 septembre 2022.
Photo : Caporal Eric Chaput, Forces armées canadiennes
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship FREDERICTON conducts a liquid replenishment at sea with German supply ship FGS SPESSART during Operation REASSURANCE on March 2, 2015.
Photo: Maritime Task Force - OP Reassurance, DND
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Le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté FREDERICTON effectue un ravitaillement de liquide en mer avec le navire de soutien allemand FGS SPESSART lors de l’opération Reassurance, le 2 mars 2015.
Photo : Force opérationnelle maritime – Op Reassurance, MDN
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Greater Manchester Police’s Traffic Network Unit has, today, (1/4/11) run a major operation to tackle all aspects of road-related crime and antisocial behaviour issues in the Trafford area.
Specialist traffic officers worked with local neighbourhood policing teams and partner agencies on the operation, which included driver education, HGV checks, speed, seat belt and mobile phone enforcement and the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to target criminals using the roads. Superintendent Craig Thompson said: "The aim of the operation was to reduce crime, educate people, improve quality of life and ultimately save lives."
Click here to see the Operation Patience set.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
ESPS BLAS DE LEZO, a Spanish Frigate sailing with Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, prepares for a sail past with HMS TRENT, in the Mediterranean Sea, during DYNAMIC MANTA on March 1, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La frégate espagnole ESPS BLAS DE LEZO, qui fait partie du 2e Groupe maritime permanent de l’OTAN, s’apprête à effectuer un défilé naval avec le NSM TRENT, dans la Méditerranée, au cours de l’exercice DYNAMIC MANTA, le 1er mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Fifteen people have been arrested by Greater Manchester Police in raids as part of an operation to target drug dealing in Oldham.
The people were arrested when officers raided 15 addresses just after 6am today, Thursday 21 July 2011.
Officers from Oldham's Neighbourhood Policing Teams launched the operation, codenamed Operation Rescind II, as their response to concerns the community had that drug dealing was a problem and, in turn, increasing crime and antisocial behaviour in the area.
The raids follow on from Operation Rescind, where officers raided 16 addresses in March 2011, which came after months of investigations by officers from the Oldham division and Serious Crime Division into the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine.
In the latest raids this morning, 15 men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, including possession with intent to supply class A drugs, after officers executed warrants across the Oldham area. Properties were raided in the Hathershaw, Chadderton, Westwood, Alt, Werneth, Moorside and Ashton-under Lyne areas.
Shotgun ammunition has been recovered from one address and a quantity of cannabis has been recovered from another.
More than 100 officers were involved in the raids and included officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Serious Crime Division, tactical aid units and dog handlers.
Superintendent Catherine Hankinson, from Greater Manchester Police's Oldham Division, said: "Today shows that the desire to rid our communities of the blight of drugs is continuous and we will go back and keep tackling the issue in the same area as many times as necessary until the problem is dealt with.
"Residents told us that class A drug dealing was a worry to them so we have responded robustly to combat this.
"Drugs wreck lives and the crime associated with them causes misery to the whole community - so we do everything possible to find out who is responsible and put them before the courts.
"These arrests are the culmination of hundreds of hours of work by officers and we have used divisional and force resources to gather the intelligence we needed to take this action. It is not a quick process and we thank the community for their patience while we have been building the strongest case possible."
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
Marine Technicians onboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE change motor oil as part of weekly engineering maintenance during Operation CARIBBE, March 4, 2022.
Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des techniciens de marine à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE effectuent une vidange d’huile à moteur dans le cadre des travaux d’entretien technique hebdomadaires, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 4 mars 2022.
Photo : Services d’imagerie des FMAR(P), Forces armées canadiennes
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship FREDERICTON conducts a liquid replenishment at sea with German supply ship FGS SPESSART during Operation REASSURANCE on March 2, 2015.
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Nothing you see here is real, even though the model, the conversion or the presented background story might be based on historical facts. BEWARE!
Some background:
After the division of Czechoslovakia by Germany in 1939, Slovakia was left with a small air force composed primarily of Czechoslovak combat aircraft. This force defended Slovakia against Hungary in March 1939, in the Slovak–Hungarian War in March 1939 in which Hungary reoccupied Carpathian Ruthenia and parts of southern Slovakia. In this the SVZ suffered some losses against Royal Hungarian Air Force. Later, the SVZ also took part in the German Invasion of Poland. The SVZ took part in Axis offensives in the Ukraine and Russian Central front sectors of the Eastern Front under the lead of Luftwaffe in the Stalingrad and Caucasus operations. This engagement resulted in great losses of aircraft and personnel, though.
During the World War II, the Slovak Air force was charged with the defense of Slovak airspace, and, after the invasion of Russia, provided air cover for Slovak forces fighting against the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front. For the rest of the war the SVZ fought US Army Air Forces and Royal Air Force raids against Slovakia.
Among the many more or less outdated German aircraft types inherited from the Luftwaffe during the early stages of WWII was a small number of Hs 123 A-1 dive bombers. The Henschel Hs 123 was a small single-seat biplane dive bomber and close-support attack aircraft. The aircraft was designed to meet the 1933 dive bomber requirements for the reborn Luftwaffe. Both Henschel and rival Fieseler (with the Fi 98) competed for the production contract requirement, which specified a single-seat biplane dive bomber. The first prototype, the Hs 123 V1, was cleared for its maiden flight on 1 April 1935; General Ernst Udet, a World War I ace, flew it on its first public demonstration flight on 8 May 1935. The first three Henschel prototypes, with the first and third powered by 485 kW (650 hp) BMW 132A-3 engines and the second by a 574 kW (770 hp) Wright Cyclone, were tested at Rechlin in August 1936. Only the first prototype had "smooth" cowlings; from that point on, all aircraft had a tightly fitting, characteristic cowling that included 18 fairings covering the engine valves. The Henschel prototypes did away with bracing wires and although they looked slightly outdated with their single faired interplane struts and cantilever main landing gear legs attached to smaller (stub) lower wings, the Hs 123 featured an all-metal construction, clean lines and superior maneuverability. Its biplane wings were of a "sesquiplane" configuration, whereby the lower wings were significantly smaller than the top wings.
The overall performance of the Hs 123 V1 prototype prematurely eliminated any chance for the more conventional Fi 98, which was cancelled after a sole prototype had been constructed. During testing, the Hs 123 proved capable of pulling out of "near-vertical" dives; however, two prototypes subsequently crashed due to structural failures in the wings that occurred when the aircraft were tested in high-speed dives. The fourth prototype incorporated improvements to cure these problems; principally, stronger center-section struts were fitted. After it had been successfully tested, the Hs 123 was ordered into production with a 656 kW (880 hp) BMW 132Dc engine.
The Hs 123 was intended to replace the Heinkel He 50 biplane reconnaissance and dive bomber as well as acting as a "stop-gap" measure until the more modern and capable Junkers Ju 87 became available. As such, production was limited and no upgrades were considered, although an improved version, the Hs 123B, was developed by Henschel in 1938. A proposal to fit the aircraft with a more powerful 716 kW (960 hp) "K"-variant of its BMW 132 engine did not proceed beyond the prototype stage, the Hs 123 V5. The V6 prototype fitted with a similar powerplant and featuring a sliding cockpit hood was intended to serve as the Hs 123C prototype.
About 265 aircraft were produced and production of the Hs 123A ended in Autumn 1938. It was flown by the German Luftwaffe during the Spanish Civil War and the early to midpoint of World War II. At the outbreak of hostilities, Hs 123s were committed to action in the Polish Campaign. Screaming over the heads of enemy troops, the Hs 123s delivered their bombs with devastating accuracy. A frightening aspect of an Hs 123 attack was the staccato noise of its engine that a pilot could manipulate by changing rpm to create "gunfire-like" bursts. The Hs 123 proved rugged and able to take a lot of damage and still keep on flying. Operating from primitive bases close to the front lines, the type was considered by ground crews to be easy to maintain, quick to re-equip and reliable even under dire field conditions.
The Polish campaign was a success for an aircraft considered obsolete by the Luftwaffe high command. Within a year, the Hs 123 was again in action in the Blitzkrieg attacks through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Often positioned as the Luftwaffe's most-forward based combat unit, the Hs 123s flew more missions per day than other units, and again proved their worth in the close-support role. With Ju 87s still being used as tactical bombers rather than true ground support aircraft and with no other aircraft capable of this mission in the Luftwaffe arsenal the Hs 123 was destined to continue in service for some time, although numbers were constantly being reduced by attrition.
The Hs 123 was not employed in the subsequent Battle of Britain as the English Channel proved an insuperable obstacle for the short-ranged aircraft, and the sole leftover operator, II.(Schl)/LG 2, went back to Germany to re-equip with the Messerschmitt Bf 109E fighter bomber (Jabo) variant. The Bf 109E fighter bomber was not capable of carrying any more bombs than the Hs 123. It did, however, have a greater range and was far more capable of defending itself. On the downside were the notoriously tricky taxiing, ground handling, and takeoff/landing characteristics of the Bf 109, which were exacerbated with a bomb load.
At the beginning of the Balkans Campaign, the 32 examples of the Hs 123 that had been retired after the fall of France were taken back into service and handed over to the Slovak Air Force to replace the heavy losses on the Eastern Front after combat fatigue and desertion had reduced the pilots' effectiveness. Most of Slovakia's obsolete biplanes were replaced with modern German combat aircraft, including the Messerschmitt Bf 109, so that the Hs 123s were initially regarded with distrust – but the machines proved their worth in the ensuing battles. The Slovak Hs 123s took part in the Battle of Kursk and supported ground troops, some were outfitted with locally designed ski landing gears which proved to be a very effective alternative to the Hs 123’s spatted standard landing gear which was prone to collect snow and mud and even block. After this deployment at the Russian front, the Slovak Air Force was sent back to defend Slovak home air space, primarily executed with Messerschmitt Bf 109 E and G types, Avia B-534, and some other interceptor types, also helped by Luftwaffe units active in the area.
Being confined to national borders, the Slovak Hs 123s were put in reserve and relegated to training purposes, even though they were occasionally activated to support German ground troops. From late August 1944 the remaining Hs 123s also actively took part in the suppression of the Slovak National Uprising against Germany.
Since Hs 123 production had already stopped in 1940 and all tools had been destroyed, the permanent attritions could not be replaced - due to a lack of serviceable airframes and spare parts the type’s numbers dwindled. When Romania and the Soviet Union entered Slovakia, they organized with some captured aircraft and defectors a local Insurgent Air Force to continue the fight against Axis forces in country, including the last operational Slovak Hs 123s. No aircraft survived the war.
General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 8.33 m (27 ft 4 in)
Wingspan: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
Height: 3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 24.85 m² (267.5 sq ft)
Empty weight: 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Gross weight: 2,215 kg (4,883 lb)
Powerplant:
1× BMW 132Dc 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine with 660 kW (880 hp),
driving a 2-bladed metal variable-pitch propeller
Performance:
Maximum speed: 341 km/h (212 mph, 184 kn) at 1,200 m (3,937 ft)
Range: 860 km (530 mi, 460 nmi) with a 100 l drop tank
Combat range: 480 km (300 mi, 260 nmi) with 200 kg (440.9 lb) of bombs
Service ceiling: 9,000 m (30,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 15 m/s (3,000 ft/min)
Armament:
2× 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, 400 rpg
Up to 450 kg (992.1 lb) of bombs under fuselage and wings
The kit and its assembly:
A relatively simple what-if project, and it took a while to figure out something to do with a surplus Airfix Hs 123 A kit in The Stash™ without a proper plan yet. The Hs 123 is an overlooked aircraft, and the fact that all airframes were used during WWII until none was left makes a story in Continental Europe a bit difficult. I also did not want to create a German aircraft – Finland was an early favorite, because I wanted to add a ski landing gear (see below), but since I won’t build anything with a swastika on it this option was a dead end. Then I considered an operator from the Balkans, e. g. Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia or Slovakia – and eventually settled for the latter because of the national markings.
The kit was built almost OOB, and the Airfix Hs 123 is a nice offering. Yes, it’s a simple kit, but its is IMHO a very good representation, despite the many rivets on the hull, a rather bleak interior and some sinkholes (e. g. on the massive outer wings struts). It goes together well, just a little PSR here and there. I just added a dashboard (scratched from styrene sheet) and modified the OOB 50 kg bombs with extended impact fuzes with a flat, round plate at the tip, so that the bomb itself explodes above soft ground or snow for a bigger blast radius.
The only major modification is a transplanted ski landing gear from a PM Model (Finnish) Fokker D.XXI, which had to be reduced in length to fit under the compact Hs 123. A small tail ski/skid was scratched from styrene sheet material.
Thankfully, the Hs 123 only calls for little rigging – just between the central upper wing supports and there is a characteristic “triangle” wiring in the cowling. All these, together with the wire antenna, were created with heated sprue material.
Painting and markings:
Finland had been a favorite because I would have been able to apply a more interesting paint scheme than the standard Luftwaffe RLM 70/71/65 splinter scheme with a low waterline that was typical for the Hs 123 during WWII. However, as a former Luftwaffe aircraft I retained this livery but decided to add a winter camouflage as a suitable thematic supplement to the skis.
The basic colors became Humbrol 65 underneath and 30 and 75 from above – the latter for a stronger contrast to the Dunkelgrün than Humbrol 91 (Schwarzgrün). Thanks to the additional whitewash mottles, which were inspired by a similar livery seen on a contemporary Bulgarian Avia B.534, I did not have to be too exact with the splinter camouflage.
The cockpit and cowling interior were painted with RLM 02 (Humbrol 240), the propeller blades became Schwarzgrün (Humbrol 91, further darkened with some black) and the bombs were painted in a dark grey (Revell 77) while the small 100 l drop tank became bare aluminum (Revell 99).
However, before the white mottles could be added, the kit received its decals so that they could be painted around the markings, just as in real life. The Slovak national markings had to be scratched, and I used standard white simplified German Balkenkreuze over a cross made from blue decal stripes. Later a separate red decal circle was placed on top of that. The only other markings are the red “7” codes, edged in white for better contrast (from a Heller Bf 109 K) and the fuel information triangles on the fuselage from the Hs 123’s OOB sheet. As an ID marking for an Eastern Front Axis aircraft, I retained the wide yellow fuselage stripe from the OOB, sheet, too, and added yellow tips on the upper wings’ undersides.
The whitewash camouflage was then created with white acrylic paint (Revell 05), applied with a soft brush with a rounded tip. Once this had dried, I treated the surfaces with fine wet sandpaper for a weathered/worn look.
Finally, after some soot stains behind the exhausts and around the machine gun nozzles, the kit was sealed with matt acrylic varnish and the rigging (see above) was done.
The Hs 123 might not be the sexiest aircraft of WWII, but I like this rugged pug which could not be replaced by its successor, the Ju 87, and served in its close support role until literally no aircraft was left. Putting one on skis worked quite well, and the exotic Slovak markings add a special touch – even though the national markings almost disappear among the disruptive whitewash camouflage! The result looks quite plausible, though, and the old Airfix kit is IMHO really underestimated.
Corporal Evgen Glushkov, an Intelligence Operator from 5th Canadian Division helps Ukrainian refugees with their paperwork at a reception centre in support of Operation REASSURANCE in Warsaw, Poland on April 23, 2022.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le caporal Evgen Glushkov, spécialiste du renseignement au sein de la 5e Division du Canada, aide des réfugiés ukrainiens à préparer leurs papiers dans un centre d’accueil destiné à soutenir l’opération REASSURANCE, à Varsovie, en Pologne, le 23 avril 2022.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
U.S. Army Paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade, perform a joint force Airborne operation, during the exercise Saber Guardian, Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, Jul 17, 2017. Saber Guardian 17 is an annual, multi-national exercise that aims to assure our Allies and partners of the enduring U.S. commitment to the collective defense and prosperity of the Black Sea region. (Photo by SPC Aaron Bratcher)
Members of the Royal Canadian Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) recover bales of cocaine which were thrown overboard during an interdiction with HMCS HARRY DEWOLF's Multi Role Rescue Boat during Operation CARIBBE, in the Atlantic Ocean on 1 May 2022.
Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de la Marine royale canadienne et du détachement d’application de la loi (LEDET) de la garde côtière américaine récupèrent des ballots de cocaïne qui ont été jetés par dessus bord lors d’une opération de lutte contre le trafic de drogue effectuée à l’aide de l’embarcation de sauvetage polyvalente du NCSM HARRY DEWOLF au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, dans l’Atlantique, le 1er mai 2022.
Photo : Forces armées canadiennes
Members of the Arctic Response Company Group participate in a medical evacuation exercise at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station, during Operation NANOOK in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, on August 16, 2022.
Please Credit: Bdr Julia Currie, 31 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des membres du Groupe-compagnie d’intervention dans l’Arctique participent à un exercice d’évacuation médicale à la Station canadienne de recherche dans l’Extrême Arctique au cours de l’opération NANOOK, à Cambridge Bay, au Nunavut, le 16 août 2022.
Photo : Bdr Julia Currie, Affaires publiques, 31e Groupe-brigade du Canada, Forces armées canadiennes
Officers of the Wigan Division of Greater Manchester Police arrested four people yesterday (Thursday 8 March) morning after a number of drugs raids at addresses across the borough.
Local officers, joined by Greater Manchester Police's (GMP's) Tactical Aid Unit, executed four warrants at addresses in Leigh, Wigan, Springfield and Tyldesley as part of Operation Incursion.
For information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Royal Canadian Air Force members, that are part of the Helicopter Air Detachment onboard HMCS MONTREAL prepare to arm a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter with an MK.46 Torpedo during Operation REASSURANCE on April 29, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de l’Aviation royale canadienne faisant partie du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord du NCSM MONTREAL s’apprêtent à installer une torpille MK.46 sur un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 avril 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Dawn raids saw 5 people arrested as part of a crackdown on an organised crime group operating across several areas in England.
This morning (Thursday 16 May 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at 7 addresses in Oldham.
The warrants were executed as part of Operation Hansford – set up by GMP officers to target an organised crime group believed to be involved in crimes committed across England, spanning several force areas- including Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire.
As part of Operation Hansford detectives have investigated 120 offences including aggravated burglary, robbery, car theft, assault, violent disorder and criminal damage – all believed to be orchestrated by the same organised crime group.
Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, GMP’s Territorial Commander with responsibility for Oldham said: “Today we have 5 people in custody and that is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team here in Oldham, who have worked tirelessly in order to disrupt this organised crime group.
“Today’s action has been supported from officers across GMP; however I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire – all of whom have supported this investigation from the very outset.
“The importance of our investigation and the severity of the crimes committed should not be underestimated. Organised criminal activity destroys people’s livelihoods and blights communities. I hope that today’s action demonstrates to those who have been affected by such criminality just how dedicated we are in bringing those responsible to justice, as well as our absolute commitment to making the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place.
“I would also like to emphasise that Operation Hansford remains very much ongoing.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit www.gmp.police.uk
Canadian Joint Operations Command Commander Lieutenant General Coates interacts with the key leadership of Joint Task Force - Ukraine and answers questions from the troops currently deployed on Operation UNIFIER, Roto 10, via video teleconference.
Please credit: Avr Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
Le lieutenant général Coates, commandant du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada, s’entretient avec les principaux dirigeants de la Force opérationnelle interarmées - Ukraine et répond aux questions des militaires actuellement en déploiement au sein de la roto 10 de l’opération UNIFIER, par vidéoconférence.
Photo : Avr Melissa Gloude, technicienne en imagerie des Forces armées canadiennes
"Operation Track Sweep," an intensive two-week, system-wide of the tracks at all of the system’s 469 stations gets underway at 14 St on Mon., September 12, 2016.
Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit
Sailor First Class Jarrod Rampone, a Boatswain aboard HMCS CALGARY, conducts signalling duty during a Refueling at Sea (RAS) with USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE-8) a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on May 18, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le matelot de 1re classe Jarrod Rampone, manœuvrier à bord du NCSM CALGARY, s’occupe de la signalisation pendant un ravitaillement en mer avec l’USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8), un navire transporteur de marchandises sèches de la classe Lewis and Clark, lors d’opérations menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie, au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 18 mai 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes
Sub-Lieutenant Nicholas Lucciola (left) aboard HMCS HARRY DEWOLF, gives a tour to community members of Pond Inlet, Nunavut, during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, August 20, 2021.
Photo by: Corporal Simon Arcand, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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L’enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe Nicholas Lucciola (à gauche) fait visiter le NCSM HARRY DEWOLF aux membres de la communauté de Pond Inlet, au Nunavut, au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, le 20 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Simon Arcand, Forces armées canadiennes
Dawn raids saw six people arrested by police as part of an investigation into gas explosion cash machine attacks.
A further person was arrested for unrelated drug offences.
This morning (Wednesday 26 June 2019) officers executed warrants at nine addresses as part of Operation Benson – launched in response to incidents involving the theft of money from ATMs.
Warrants were executed by GMP at Oldham Road, Uxbridge Street and Garden Walk in Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as on Robinson Street, Caroline Street and Handley Close in Stockport.
The action was supported by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit – Disruption Team.
Further warrants were executed on Woodlands Close, Tintwistle and Lea Fold, Solihull by Derbyshire Police and West Midlands Police respectively on behalf of GMP.
Police arrested:-
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 34-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle and money laundering.
A 33-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.
Detective Sergeant Phil Kennedy said: “Thanks to the excellent work of our officers; colleagues within other force areas and SaferCash partners, we have been able to bring six people into custody this morning.
“Additionally, we have a further person in custody for drugs offences.
“These raids came as the result of extensive intelligence gathering and show our determination in dismantling organised crime networks who commit these kinds of crimes.
“Today’s operation is a response to various types of ATM attacks– including those which use gas explosions to access monies, endangering the lives of anyone caught nearby.
“While the vast majority of people in Greater Manchester work hard for their rewards in life, a small minority think it acceptable to try and shortcut their way via acts of criminality.
“We will do everything in our power to catch and prosecute organised criminals whose offending blights our communities.
“If you believe someone to be involved in criminality, contact police immediately. Your actions will help prevent innocent people becoming the victims of crime.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) receives its first shipment of Health Canada approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, at Garrison Petawawa, December 30, 2020.
Credit: MCpl Geneviève Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) reçoivent leurs premiers lots de vaccins de Moderna contre la COVID-19 approuvés par Santé Canada, à la garnison Petawawa, le 30 décembre 2020.
Photo : Cplc Geneviève Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Members of HMCS HALIFAX’s air department stand by as a CH-148 Cyclone approaches the flight deck in order to conduct deck evolutions as part of Operation REASSURANCE on 29 June 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du détachement aérien du NCSM HALIFAX observent un hélicoptère CH 148 Cyclone qui s’approche du pont d’envol en vue d’exécuter des manœuvres au dessus du pont au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 juin 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
One of 12 SD40-2s sporting an Operation Lifesaver paint scheme, NS 3498 switches out Cargill on a pleasant summer evening.
On Wednesday (22 November 2022) officers from the Operation Vulcan team were out in full force in Cheetham Hill and Strangeways as part of GMP’s vehicle safety initiative, Operation Vortex, which aims to disrupt and deny criminal use of the road network, by all means possible.
For too long, criminals have blighted the area of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways, living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of their crimes at the expense of vulnerable victims who are being taken advantage of.
This operation links in closely with Operation Vulcan, which is dedicated to ridding Cheetham Hill and Strangeways of criminal activity and bringing about real, sustainable change, making it an environment people are proud to live and work in.
Also in attendance to offer intelligence and support were a number of GMP partners, including representatives from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Immigration Enforcement, Waste Enforcement, Manchester City Council Enforcement, and HMP Manchester.
A multi-agency approach is crucial to this operations success, with support from partner organisations ensuring that GMP can target every level of criminal activity, whilst also ensuring vulnerable people in the community are supported.
The day delivered an array of fantastic results:
6 arrests made on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs, possession of a bladed article, driving whilst disqualified and possession of class A drugs
32 stop searches
67 traffic offences detected and prosecuted
33 speed offences prosecuted
26 vehicle seizures
31 parking fines issued
32 PG9 (prohibition for unroadworthy vehicles) offences prosecuted
5 care plan referrals for drug users encountered
£1700 of fixed penalty notices
Operation Vulcan is dedicated to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in the community who are being exploited by those in criminal gangs. Throughout the day, specialist officers engaged with a variety of people, explaining that help is there for them, whether it be from GMP officers or partner agencies.
Inspector Andrew Torkington, one of GMP’s specialist officers involved in Operation Vulcan said, “There’s been a real buzz in the community throughout the day with lots of high visibility patrols and community engagement.
“The feedback from members of the community, local college students, and legitimate business owners has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that they feel much safer with our presence.
“Best of all was the large-scale disruption and inconvenience our presence caused to the illegitimate businesses in Cheetham Hill who were unable to open their shutters. This day of action wasn’t a one off – Operation Vulcan is here to stay.”
Ian Bain, DVSA’s Head of Enforcement Delivery said: “Road users have a responsibility to make sure their vehicles are safe, roadworthy and comply with legislation.
“We’re really pleased to be working in partnership with Greater Manchester Police helping to keep the community safe.
“We will continue to target and engage with anyone who breaks the rules and puts the public and other drivers at risk.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Canadian Armed Forces members give cover fire while peeling back from an ambush during Exercise SILVER ARROW at Adazi Military Training Area in Kadaga, Latvia on September 25, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE
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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes effectuent des tirs de couverture tout en se détachant d’une embuscade, au cours de l’exercice SILVER ARROW, dans la zone d’entraînement militaire d’Adazi, à Kadaga, en Lettonie, le 25 septembre 2015, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, Op REASSURANCE
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Inspector Phil Spurgeon and Councillor Pat Karney.
Following feedback from the community, Operation Mandera was launched in 2013 to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime in Piccadilly Gardens.
Spearheaded by the Greater Manchester Police’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, in partnership with Manchester City Council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement, CCTV and Community Safety teams, the initiative continues to be a success in reducing the number of drug dealing activities in the Piccadilly Gardens area.
Latest figures released by GMP show to date that 44 offenders have been handed prison sentences, with a combined jail time of over 91 years.
37 offenders have received a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning them from entering the Piccadilly area. These orders range from two to five years. One offender has been handed a CBO forbidding them from entering Piccadilly Gardens for life.
Inspector Phil Spurgeon, with the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We recognise that Piccadilly Gardens is one of the most important public spaces in Manchester city centre. It is an area that is used and enjoyed by many, but we know that it brings unique community safety challenges.
“Staff from the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside Manchester city council and many other partners, continue to work incredibly hard to tackle a wide range of criminal and antisocial behaviour issues in and around Piccadilly Gardens.
“We welcome the continuing support from the local community, from people living, working, or visiting the area.
“We know that there is still much work to do, but it’s important to reassure the public of the successes that Operation Mandera has seen over the last three years. A number of drug dealers have received significant prison sentences, and 37 have been given Criminal Behaviour Orders banning them from the area once they have been released.
“Our ongoing work with partners and the community will continue to maintain Piccadilly Gardens as an area that can be enjoyed by law abiding citizens, their families and friends.”
Councillor Pat Karney, Manchester City Council's city centre spokesman, said: “Piccadilly Gardens is a cherished space in the heart of the city centre enjoyed by tens of thousands of people each year.
“We are not naïve though and recognise there have been problems in the area. We have been working closely with the police to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour and the success of Operation Mandera demonstrates that those efforts are making a real difference.
“Operation Mandera is ongoing and everyone should be aware we will not tolerate any form of anti-social behaviour or criminal activity – be warned there are serious consequences for perpetrators and recent successes prove we will catch them.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
A .50 Caliber Browning Machine Gun sits on the upper deck of HMCS MONTREAL during their sail through the Mediterranean Sea on March 15, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Une mitrailleuse Browning de calibre .50 se trouve sur le pont supérieur du NCSM MONTREAL, qui navigue dans la Méditerranée, le 15 mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
"Operation Track Sweep," an intensive two-week, system-wide of the tracks at all of the system’s 469 stations gets underway at 14 St on Mon., September 12, 2016.
Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit
La patouille de Salluit reçoivent un entraînement sur l'équipement de protection personnel.
Photo: Caporal-chef Ranger Putulik Cameron, Ranger au 2e Groupe de patrouilles des Rangers canadiens
Armament specialists of the Canadian Air Task Force Lithuania load ammunition into the CF-188 Hornet at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania during Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO Baltic Air Policing Block 36 on September 7, 2014.
Photo: Cpl Gabrielle DesRochers
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Des spécialistes en armement de la Force opérationnelle aérienne du Canada en Lituanie chargent des munitions dans un CF188 Hornet, à la base aérienne Šiauliai, pendant l’opération REASSURANCE, à l’appui du bloc 36 de la mission de police aérienne dans les pays baltes de l’OTAN, le 7 septembre 2014.
Photo : Cpl Gabrielle DesRochers
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440 Transport Squadron Flight Engineer, Corporal Matt Sage makes preparations to fly from Yellowknife to Łutselkʼe, Northwest Territories to deliver personal protective equipment and pass it off to their Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment as part of Operation LASER on April 20, 2020.
Please credit: MCpl Charles A. Stephen, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Le caporal Matt Sage, mécanicien de bord au sein du 440e Escadron de transport, effectue les préparatifs nécessaires pour prendre l’avion de Yellowknife en direction de Łutselkʼe, aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest afin de livrer de l’équipement de protection individuelle au détachement de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada dans le cadre de l’opération LASER, le 20 avril 2020.
Photo : Cplc Charles A. Stephen, Forces armées canadiennes
Sailor First Class Pete Ducharme participates in a simulated threat drill aboard HMCS MONCTON, while sailing the West Coast of Africa during Operation PROJECTION on March 16, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell, Canadian Armed Forces photo
HMCS GOOSE BAY, HMCS MONCTON and a Dassault Falcon 50 conduct a photo exercise during Operation PROJECTION, off the West Coast of Africa on February 10, 2022.
Photo Credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le NCSM GOOSE BAY, le NCSM MONCTON et un aéronef Falcon 50 de Dassault participent à un exercice de photo au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, au large de la côte ouest de l’Afrique, le 10 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Jaclyn Buell, Forces armées canadiennes
A total of 30 arrests were made and cash, drugs and vehicles were seized in Tameside as part of GMP's force-wide initiative, Operation Avro.
Dozens of raids were carried out, thousands of pounds of goods were seized and 30 suspects were arrested on suspicion of a range of offences following a blitz on crime in the district yesterday (17 February 2022).
Almost 200 officers from across the force were involved in the operation - maximising resources from across our districts and specialist units - and flooded the city with a surge of activity, including warrants, arrests, community engagement, traffic enforcement, and crime-prevention advice along with partners including Tameside Council. Weapon sweeps, high visibility patrols, multi-agency checks on premises' and businesses and vehicles were seized as part of the widespread effort to take proactive action on crime in the district.
Tameside is the fifth district to hold Operation Avro - following Salford, Trafford, Manchester and Stockport.
A number of warrants were carried out in Hyde, Droylsden, Dunkinfield and Ashton including addresses in Booth Close, Stalybridge, where three men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and cannabis plants were found.
At an address on Market Street, Droylsden, a man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and theft of a motor vehicle after a suspected stolen vehicle with keys was located and seized.
Multi-agency teams also carried out vehicle safety checks, taxi and private hire vehicle safety checks, scrap metal and waste carrier compliance checks and visited licensed premises across the borough. Partners from HMRC carried out the checks on taxis and six were found to have failed due to defects - being ordered to fix them before being allowed to carry passengers.
At nine of the 10 off licence and convenience stories visited by Tameside Council's licensing team, suspected illegal tobacco was found and seized.
On Mottram Road in Stalybridge, a traffic operation led to 82 speeding offences being recorded, along with 26 traffic offences reported, five vehicle seizures and two arrests.
Chief Superintendent Rob Cousen, from GMP's Tameside district's commander, said: "This action is more than a one-off - it's all part of the new era GMP is now in where we're arresting more criminals, seizing more assets and deploying more officers into our neighbourhoods.
"We're absolutely determined to make Tameside the safest place possible to live, work and visit and Operation Avro is just one of the steps we're taking to ensure this happens.
"This day of action has led to some impressive results thanks to the work of our officers and partners across the district and we will continue to crack down on those causing the most harm to our communities by bringing those responsible to justice.
"I'd like to reassure the communities in Tameside that we will listen to your concerns and act on them - anyone with any information or concerns can get in touch with local officers."
Tameside Council Executive Leader Cllr Brenda Warrington said: “The day of action supports our wider, ongoing multi-agency work - as part of Operation Safer Tameside - to take a robust, partnership approach to tackling issues of concern in our local community.
"We are determined to make our communities feel safe and protected and it’s great to once again see such positive results and feedback.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Dawn raids saw 5 people arrested as part of a crackdown on an organised crime group operating across several areas in England.
This morning (Thursday 16 May 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at 7 addresses in Oldham.
The warrants were executed as part of Operation Hansford – set up by GMP officers to target an organised crime group believed to be involved in crimes committed across England, spanning several force areas- including Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire.
As part of Operation Hansford detectives have investigated 120 offences including aggravated burglary, robbery, car theft, assault, violent disorder and criminal damage – all believed to be orchestrated by the same organised crime group.
Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, GMP’s Territorial Commander with responsibility for Oldham said: “Today we have 5 people in custody and that is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team here in Oldham, who have worked tirelessly in order to disrupt this organised crime group.
“Today’s action has been supported from officers across GMP; however I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire – all of whom have supported this investigation from the very outset.
“The importance of our investigation and the severity of the crimes committed should not be underestimated. Organised criminal activity destroys people’s livelihoods and blights communities. I hope that today’s action demonstrates to those who have been affected by such criminality just how dedicated we are in bringing those responsible to justice, as well as our absolute commitment to making the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place.
“I would also like to emphasise that Operation Hansford remains very much ongoing.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit www.gmp.police.uk
Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia conduct a trench clearing exercise held at Camp Ādaži on May 27, 2018.
Photo: Cpl Desiree T. Bourdon, Task Force Latvia Public Affairs
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Des soldats des Forces armées canadiennes faisant partie du groupement tactique responsable de la présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie s’exercent au nettoyage de tranchées au Camp Ādaži, le 27 mai 2018.
Photo : Cpl Desiree T. Bourdon, Affaires publiques, Force opérationnelle de Lettonie
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Crewmembers of HMCS FREDERICTON retrieve the zodiak during a person overboard exercise, during Operation REASSURANCE, November 10, 2021.
Please credit: Cpl Laura Landry, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres d’équipage du NCSM FREDERICTON récupèrent l’embarcation pneumatique lors d’un exercice de récupération d’un homme à la mer au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 10 novembre 2021.
Photo : Cpl Laura Landry, Forces armées canadiennes
Petty Officer Second Class Gord Durham prepares dinner for the members aboard HMCS CALGARY in the Indian Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, on June 23, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le maître de 2e classe Gord Durham prépare le repas pour les membres d’équipage du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Indien, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 23 juin 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes