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One of my favourite helicopters, the little Alouette III with its cute bubble cockpit and exposed engine producing a sweet little whine. I just love it! More than 50 years after the Sud Aviation created this bird, it is still flying in the Romanian Air Force and training all pilot cadets in the art of helicopter flying. 1/50 second exposure time to capture the rotor disks.
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IAR - IAR-316 - Alouette - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - BIAS - BIAS 2016
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FUBAR Aviation's MiG-17F / Polish-built WSK-Mielec Lim-5.
Seen here at Shuttleworth summer airshow 2026.
Built in 1958, the airframe returned to flight on April 22, 2026, at Modlin Airport in Poland following an extensive restoration by FUBAR Aviation. It is currently the only flying MiG-17 family airframe in Europe and the only civilian-owned ex-military jet with an active afterburner in Poland.
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Two F-15Cs from California ANG and Massachusetts ANG break formation during the Open Day at 'Baza 71 Aeriană General Emanoil Ionescu, Câmpia Turzii'. Set during the Dacian Eagle exercise, the celebrations of Aviation Day in Romania included the USAF presence as a show of cooperation and solidarity.
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McDonnell Douglas - F-15 Eagle - USAF - Cold War Aircraft - LRCT 2016
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The Lockheed TriStar is an air-to-air tanker and transport aircraft in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). All were converted civilian Lockheed L-1011-500 TriStar airliners previously operated by British Airways and Pan American World Airways—and entered service with the RAF in 1984.
The converted aircraft were purchased following the Falklands War, after a requirement for additional air-to-air refuelling operations had been identified. Of the nine in service, two were tankers (K1) with passenger space and also limited space for cargo loaded aft of the main deck; three were solely transport aircraft (C2); and the remaining four (KC1) could be used for either of the two roles. The TriStars formed the air-to-air refuelling fleet of the RAF until replaced by the Airbus A330 MRTT under the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) programme.
The TriStar fleet was operated by No. 216 Squadron of RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. 216 Squadron was officially disbanded on 20 March 2014 and flew its last sorties with the TriStar on 24 March 2014.
Inside this abandoned Hungarian bunker, we uncovered rotting medical kits, gas masks, and other forgotten supplies - eerie traces of history preserved amidst black mold and decay. Constructed during the 1950s Soviet occupation, this concrete stronghold stands as a stark symbol of nuclear paranoia and the lengths humanity once went to prepare for the unimaginable. Join us as we navigate the bunker's dark corridors in this video on YouTube: youtu.be/6sfnBAJiBWI
Just after take-off at RAF Waddington in July. The display was tremendous, and a couple of us wondered whether it was really all that different from contemporary frontline aircraft in terms of its aerobatic qualities. Of course it is, back at real life, but we were people who had been stunned when we had first seen the Viggen years ago.
A very, very rare version of the MiG-21. The SMT was a development of the SM (exported as MF) that incorporated a much larger spine fuel tank. It proved to be difficult to fly, had bad performance and because of CG issues could not take full advantage of the fuel load. Very few SMTs were produced and none were exported.
This example was mounted on a concrete spike as a gate guard by the Soviet Air Force and left when they retired in 1992. It was slowly rotting away, until rescued and restored to the pristine condition it is today.
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Mikoyan - MiG-21 - Cold War Aircraft - VVS - Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz
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The Handley-Page Victor K.2 tanker evolved from the original Victor B.2, ‘V’-bomber, which entered service with the Royal Air Force in October 1961. The first K.2 flew at Woodford on 1 March 1972. It had a crew of five, and was powered by four Rolls-Royce Conway turbofans of 20,600 lb thrust each. It had a maximum speed of 640 mph (Mach 0.92) at 40,000 feet, a ceiling of 59,000 feet and a range of 3,500 miles.
Victor K.2s made a substantial contribution in the Falklands War, flying over 3,000 hours and making over 600 air refuelling sorties from Ascension Island, in support of the Vulcans, Nimrods, Hercules and Harriers. They also flew in the Gulf War, refuelling the Tornado and other allied aircraft. The Victor’s outstanding versatility and advanced design enabled it to have the longest service of all the ‘V-bomber’ generation.
XL231 joined 139 Squadron on 1 February 1962, returning to Handley-Page for conversion to a B(S.R) Mk 2 in November 1963 and joining the Wittering Wing in July 1964. It was converted to become the prototype K.2 Tanker on 23 January 1972 and saw service in the Falklands War, in support of the ‘Operation Black Buck’ Vulcan raid on Port Stanley, and later in the Gulf War. It was flown into retirement at Elvington in November 1993. The aircraft is kept in ground operational condition by Andre Tempest and his ground crew.
Constructed by the Nazis, this former military area near Berlin is a ghost town today. Back then, this was a restricted zone, and soldiers made sure no civilian came near the place. And today? Still a restricted zone. But at least you will not get shot anymore if you try to enter the area. Planned by the Kaiser, greatly extended by the Nazis and mostly used by the Red Army this military area was home to soldiers from three different empires. When the last units moved out 25 years ago, they left behind deserted buildings everywhere. Although the Soviet army was taking everything with them, there are still traces that remind you of the everyday life behind the Iron Curtain. Join this exploration on YouTube to see what is left of what used to be the biggest military training area in the country: youtu.be/XNqYgaCqzEA
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Just back from a photography day at Drakelow Tunnels www.drakelow-tunnels.co.uk/, a former underground military complex from the second world war and cold war. It was great -- a few rooms have fluorescent lighting, but for the most part this was three or four hours walking in the dark with only my torch for illumination (and spare batteries, and a spare torch).
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A poster from the 1950s seen in National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque, New Mexico
I remember practicing this when I was in grade school. I doubt my wooden desk and brick school would have afforded me real protection.
The RSD-10 "Pioneer", SS-20 "Saber" was a Soviet ballistic missile system that entered service the in the late seventies, specifically aimed at targets in Western Europe. Its introduction threatened to kick off a new nuclear arms race, which was ultimately ended when US President Reagan and Soviet leader Gorbachev signing the INF treaty in 1987. I built the model for a Cold War collaboration for Brickfair Virginia. In order to make a nicer display, I added a base to it, depicting a snow-covered dispersed launch site.
Constructed by the Nazis, this former military area near Berlin is a ghost town today. Back then, this was a restricted zone, and soldiers made sure no civilian came near the place. And today? Still a restricted zone. But at least you will not get shot anymore if you try to enter the area. Planned by the Kaiser, greatly extended by the Nazis and mostly used by the Red Army this military area was home to soldiers from three different empires. When the last units moved out 25 years ago, they left behind deserted buildings everywhere. Although the Soviet army was taking everything with them, there are still traces that remind you of the everyday life behind the Iron Curtain. Join this exploration on YouTube to see what is left of what used to be the biggest military training area in the country: youtu.be/XNqYgaCqzEA
One of my favourite helicopters, the little Alouette III with its cute bubble cockpit and exposed engine producing a sweet little whine. I just love it! More than 50 years after the Sud Aviation created this bird, it is still flying in the Romanian Air Force and training all pilot cadets in the art of helicopter flying. Note the guy in the right hand seat holding on to the window frame during the steeply banked turn.
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Toy and Transport Museum, Wanaka (2012) - New-Zealand
Mikoyan Mig-21US Fishbed, 5141 Polish Air Force
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Camera: Rolleiflex T
Lense: Carl Zeiss, Tessar, 75mm, F3.5
Film: Fuji Velvia RVP 50
Processing: E6 by PS13, digitized with Epson V850 Pro
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Cold War era Canadian Air Force CF-101 Voodoo at Air Heritage Park, Slemon Park, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Since it was part of the US nuclear deterrent, it was important to ensure the missile's survival for a potential retaliatory strike. One way to achieve this was by having a mobile system, but with technology of the day, this was hard to achieve and the Mace wasn't fully mobile, as it required some assembly before launch.
During a time of crisis, Mace missiles would be driven to a small number of dispersed launch locations near their home bases in West-Germany, that had infrastructure required to support the missiles. This included security fences, concrete launch pads for multiple missiles, a blockhouse and cable trenches.
After arriving at the launch site, the missile's nose section would be attached, the wings would be unfolded and it would raised. The trailer would be raised onto four stands and the trailer's wheels would be removed. You can see them neatly parked next to the trailer. The missile's solid propellant booster would be attached. Via a number of umbilical cables that lead to the cable trenches, the missile would also be hooked up to a control station, in the blockhouse, and a hose connected the missile to an external cooling/ heating system for the electronics. The truck would usually be driven away to a safe distance.
The predator revealed. An former NVA LSK MiG-21F-13 (Fishbed-C) located near the expo grounds (Messegelände) shows the way to the aviation museum. Its shadow was the previous day's image.
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Mikoyan - MiG-21 - Cold War Aircraft - NVA DDR - Luftfahrtmuseum Laatzen
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