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In the twilight of their service, US Air Force Reserve Command's Lockheed C-141B Starlifter 66-0134 departs RAF Mildenhall just days before the outbreak of the 2nd Gulf War
In the background, an F-15 Eagle from the 48thFW at nearby RAF Lakenheath turns base leg to recover there
Quite often when on Easterly landings and when Mildenhall is less busy, F-15's will directly overfly on long finals for Lakenheath which is located only some 5 miles to the North
Intriguingly the main Runway headings conflict with Mildenhall on 11/29 and Lakenheath on 06/24
The 'Lifter' was with the 445th AW at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Scanned Kodak 35mm transparency
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"It seems to me that this war is currently the most important conflict taking place in the world.
Perhaps this is the end of the Cold War. Because it calls into question all these basic, fundamental values and norms of world order, world order. It's like a school situation where there's some bully terrorizing the whole school, and everyone else stands by and watches to see if that bully can win against the normal, good students. And the same is happening all over the world.
If Putin is allowed to win, we will see more "Putins" in South America, in Asia, and so on. If, on the other hand, this bully is stopped and punished, then it will become clear that you cannot be a bully, you cannot be this bully, you will rely on the rules. And this is the idea of democracy, peace, international law and world order."
/Yuval Harari is an Israeli historian, a specialist in the field of military and universal history, the author of numerous books on the history of mankind./
“Мені здається, що війна в Україні наразі є найважливішим конфліктом, що відбувається у світі.
Можливо, це закінчення Холодної війни. Тому що вона ставить під сумнів всі ці базові, засадничі цінності і норми світопорядку, світового ладу. Це ситуація, як у школі, коли є якийсь хуліган, який тероризує всю школу, а всі решта стоять і дивляться, чи цей хуліган зможе перемогти у протистоянні з нормальними, хорошими учнями. І так само відбувається по всьому світі.
Якщо дозволять Путіну перемогти, то ми побачимо більше «путіних» у Південній Америці, в Азії і так далі. Якщо ж з іншого боку, цього хулігана зупинять і покарають, то тоді стане зрозуміло, що ви не можете бути гопником, ви не можете бути цим буллером, ви будете покладатися на правила. І в цьому і полягає ідея демократії, миру, міжнародного права і світового порядку.”
/Юваль Харарі - ізраїльський історик, фахівець в області військової та універсальної історії, автор численних книг з історії людства./
Mala Mala Game Reserve
Near Kruger National Park
South Africa
Happy Caturday!
Another male lion this time from South Africa,
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the cat family (Felidae). The lion is sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females with a typical weight range of 150 to 250 kg (331 to 551 lb) for the former and 120 to 182 kg (265 to 401 lb) for the latter. Male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognisable feature of the species.
A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The species is an apex and keystone predator, although they scavenge when opportunities occur.
Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight.
It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996 because populations in African countries have declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. Habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern. - Source Wikipedia
Italia, Toscana, Pisa, Inverno 2017
Insediamento etrusco, città romana, porto commerciale medievale, potente Repubblica Marinara, acerrimo nemico di Firenze, magnifica città nobiliare nel 17° secolo, città ospitante molti artisti nel 19° secolo, rinomata città universitaria in questi ultimi secoli e sede di alcune delle più prestigiose accademie del mondo: queste poche righe rendono evidente come Pisa sia sicuramente molto di più di un campanile, anche se molto bello.
Nel Medioevo, Pisa era un porto molto vivace e un ricco centro commerciale. Una flotta di navi Pisane partecipò alla prima Crociata e all’assedio di Gerusalemme del 1099. Inoltre, fu una delle quattro Repubbliche Marinare (oltre a Genova, Venezia e Amalfi), che combatterono tra loro per il controllo del Mar Mediterraneo. Questo è stato un periodo di vittorie e di ricchezza per la città, che aveva colonie e basi commerciali in tutto le coste del Mediterraneo e ed era temuta e rispettata. Dopo diversi secoli gloriosi, nel 13° secolo, Pisa ha iniziò a veder diminuire il suo potere e ricchezza. I conflitti con un'altra Repubblica marinara di Genova, provocarono una pessima sconfitta nella battaglia della Meloria (1268), che segnò l'inizio della perdita di influenza come potenza marittima. Nello stesso periodo, iniziarono i conflitti con le città guelfe della Toscana, insieme a gravi lotte interne per il controllo della città. Durante del 14° secolo, Pisa continuò a subire battaglie e rivolte. La data che tutti i pisani ricordare è il 9 ottobre 1406. Quando l’odiato esercito fiorentino entrò in città e Pisa fu posta sotto il dominio di Firenze, dove rimase fino alla creazione dello Stato italiano nel 1861.
Etruscan settlement, Roman city, a medieval commercial harbor, a powerful Maritime Republic, a bitter enemy of Florence, a magnificent noble city in the 17th century, a host town for many artists in the 19th century, an excellent University town in the last few centuries and home to some of the most prestigious Academies in the world: these few lines make it evident that Pisa is definitely much more than a bell tower, albeit a very beautiful one.
In the Early Middle Ages, Pisa was a very lively port and a rich commercial centre. A Pisan fleet participated in the First Crusade and the Pisans were instrumental in the siege of Jerusalem in 1099. Moreover, it was one of the four Maritime Republics (the other three were Genoa, Venice and Amalfi), which fought each other for control of the Mediterranean Sea. This was a period of victories and wealth for the city, which had colonies and commercial basis all over the Mediterranean coasts and was feared and respected. After several glorious centuries, Pisa started to decline in power and wealth in the 13th century. The conflicts with another Maritime Republic, Genoa, resulted in a very bad defeat in the battle of the Meloria (1268), which signaled the beginning of the loss of influence as a maritime power. In the same period, the conflicts with the Guelph cities in Tuscany began, along with serious internal struggles for the control of the city. During the 14th century, Pisa continued to suffer battles and revolts. The date that all Pisans remember is the October 9th 1406, when the hated Florentine army entered the city and Pisa was placed under the rule of Florence where it remained until the creation of the Italian state in 1861.
One of my attempts at the "Looking Close... on Friday" theme "Even & Odd"
Shot with a Rodenstock "Magnagon 75 mm F 3.5" lens on a Canon EOS R5.
"I'm a paradox. I want to be happy, but I think of things that make me sad. I'm lazy, yet ambitious. I don't generally like myself, but I also love who I am. I say I don't care, but I really do. I crave attention, but reject it when it comes my way. I'm a conflicted contradiction. If I can't figure myself out, there's no way anyone else has either." -Unknown.
24/366.
Twenty years after the Civil War,a rising wave of curiosity and nostalgia accompanied the gradual passing of a generation of veterans.Memorial still lifes-which recorded actual objects related to the war in artificial,ceremonial arrangements-revived the lessons of the conflict while suggesting its gradual recession into the past.Alexander Pope here arranged the military mementos of general William Tibbits (died 1880),of the Union army's Second New York Calvary.They include a Confederate bullet on a string and a key (left side) to Libby prison,a site of Confederate atrocities.
I figured I'd switch it up today, and post some new imagery. I usually let stuff sit a bit before I post but today I felt like seeing some green since spring is amongst us.
What I find intersting about this particular scene is that you have a combination of vibrant spring greens, with snowy foothills/mountains in the background. It's like mother nature was confused at the time. The conditions make for a unique scene with special conditons.
Special thanks to my buddy JoJo B. for being my tour guide. Thanks man, much appreciated.
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One last F.U. to the teachers, students, and taxpayers before the lame duck, ousted, extremist, moms of liberty school board slithers into hell.
Day Seventy-One: February 21st, 2007.
Suffering from conflicting thoughts. I'm awakened by a dream at 4:00am. A dream about someone I shouldn't really be dreaming about. I don't know why I am. Especially now.
I guess I've been having conflicting thoughts about her lately but I haven't said anything. Because I know she's clear in her thinking. And I have the sneaky suspicion that the thoughts I'm having are more about me just being lonely than anything else. So it probably really isn't about her. Probably.
Conversations with friends later on cement it in my head. They are just passing thoughts and they'll go away. It's not worth pursuing or mentioning.
Good.
Potential mistake averted.
Roll over.
Go back to sleep.
We came across this old barn and windmill west of Putnam,IL.It seemed unusual because of the build pattern of the barn-the bottom has the boards up and down while the top boards are across.I'm sure there is a very good reason,it's stood for probably 100 years....
Have a great windmill Wednesday everyone-spring is here it would seem!
The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission.
The definitive version, the P-51D, was powered by the Packard V-1650-7, a license-built version of the two-speed, two-stage-supercharged Merlin 66, and was armed with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) AN/M2 Browning machine guns.
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A gaggle of EMD motors sandwich a T4 KCS gevo on train 422 from Sudbury, I'd much rather not have the KCS ge in the consist but who am I to complain?