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In 1948, the USAF requested Ryan Aircraft to develop a jet-powered target drone aircraft, as it was anticipated that propeller-driven drones would be too difficult to intercept for fast jet fighters then coming into service. Ryan responded with the Q-2 Firebee, which could be launched from modified A-26 Invader drone controllers, or from the ground.
While the Q-2 was adequate, the rapid progression of aviation in the 1950s rendered it obsolete. Ryan then developed an advanced version, the Q-2C, which was larger, used swept wings, and used an uprated engine with a different style intake. This subsequently became the BQM-34 after 1962.
Most Firebees were (and remain) used as targets for weapons training, and could be configured with flares or radar reflectors to simulate different types of aircraft. If the drone was not destroyed, the controller could then cut off the engine and deploy a parachute, after which a helicopter would recover it for future use. Drone controllers either flew the Firebee from a ground station, or more often, converted DC-130 Hercules aircraft. BQM-34 drones are still in service.
Besides their use as targets, the BQM-34 series was also converted to reconnaissance duties prior to the Vietnam War. Under various codenames (Firefly, Lightning Bug, and Buffalo Hunter), a dizzying amount of Firebee variants for these purposes were built and used. Some were equipped with cameras, others with infrared detectors and signals intelligence (SIGINT) equipment. The advantage of Firebees were that, if they were shot down or crashed, there would be no loss of a pilot. Between 1968 and 1970, when American aircraft were officially banned from flying over North VIetnam, BQM-34s were used instead. Several were shot down, though North Vietnamese MiG fighters found them elusive targets; rumors persist that one MiG-17 crashed while in pursuit of a Firebee, and the controller claimed it as an aerial victory. Firebees were also used over China and North Korea, and as late as 2003 over Iraq, where they were used as decoys for Iraqi surface-to-air missiles.
As noted by the camera nose, this is an AQM-34L reconnaissance variant. It is actually a composite of several Firebees assigned to the 432nd Tactical Drone Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, and was displayed as something of a gate guard for the 432nd before being moved to the Pima Air and Space Museum in 1978.
Since the AQM-34s were used in combat, they were either painted black or medium gray; "Jaws" here is painted is a blue-gray pattern. Its nickname needs no explanation!
On Thursday, 2/28/2019, the Ford School hosted a Policy Talks @ the Ford School event, "911, What is your prejudice?": Racial bias and call-driven policing. Panelists included Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton; Professor of Law Barry Friedman, New York University; and Jessica Gillooly, PhD candidate of the Ford School, in a panel moderated by Ford School faculty David Thacher on a panel examining racial bias in emergency calls.
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Fortune Brainstorm E 2015
SEPTEMBER 28–29, 2015: AUSTIN, TX, USA
Companies worldwide are navigating an epic business revolution driven by new sources of energy, disruptive technologies, and environmental pressures in a world slated to grow to 9 billion people, from 7 billion, by mid-century. The stakes are high, the risks are palpable, and the opportunities massive. In the race to create a more sustainable world, companies are exploring new technologies and inventing new business models. How will these new disruptive technologies—whether they are in solar, fracking, smart grids, self-driving cars, zero-emission buildings or safe chemicals—impact your business?
Fortune Brainstorm E: Where Energy, Technology, and Sustainability Meet will bring together the smartest people we know who are operating at the forefront of this revolution, including CEOs and senior executives, investors, policy makers, environmentalists, and thought leaders. We’ll challenge one another to explore the disruptive technologies and the new business models that will be needed to thrive in this age of rapid change. In two action-packed days, we’ll showcase the people, companies, ideas, and strategies that will bring about the transformational change the business world needs. We’ll gather September 28–29, 2015, in Austin, Texas.
The program will tackle tough questions: How is the energy revolution impacting the American economy and the way American corporations operate? Silicon Valley increasingly is applying new info-tech to our energy, transportation, water, and food systems. How can companies grow revenues and profits while reducing their environmental impact? Can wasteful consumerism be tamed? Will business lead a movement in Washington to fix today’s energy and environmental policies—which manage to be both ineffective and inefficient? If business is to help solve the world’s biggest environmental problems, and do so profitably, corporate executives, environmentalists, and politicians will need to innovate and collaborate, think big and act boldly.
Brainstorm E builds upon the distinguished legacy of Brainstorm GREEN, long the premier conference on business, sustainability, and green investing. It’s the optimal place to deliver fresh thinking, actionable solutions, and unparalleled opportunities to build top-level relationships.
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm E
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1971 Datsun 240Z driven by Charles Barter during Qualifying / Practice for the Historic Sports Car Club Race on Friday at the 2012 Spa Six Hours.
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Beamish Museum now has in full use this set of Victorian steam-driven gallopers, built by Frederick Savage of Kings Lynn in 1893 - and a warm welcome awaits any visitors wishing to board.
The carousel, known as the Sally Beach set, was purchased by the museum from it's one previous owner family (for 116 years!) and is widely regarded as one of the best sets in the country in terms of it's originality. It comes complete with a contemporary Gavioli 87-key organ, one of the few remaining examples built in Manchester, which has been completely restored since arrival at Beamish. The steam engine has also been restored to working order for the first time since the mid-1940's and is now fired daily to power the carousel.
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Mercedes 300 SL Le Mans 1952 winner Fernando Pinto Portugal 1/24. Driven by Lang and Riess. Built by Fernando Pinto.
This one-week event introduced scholars (senior and phd) to the CLARIAH tools for advanced audio-visual analysis, which enable research on a growing number of collections and their contextual data. Guided by experts in data-driven research, the participants worked in small teams on specific research projects. The keynote speakers were Eric Hoyt and Dana Mustata. Project work was supported by leading digital humanities experts and media scholars, including Julia Noordegraaf, Roeland Ordelman, Lora Aroyo, Marijn Koolen, Jaap Blom, Marcel Broersma, Jasmijn van Gorp, Thomas Poell, Eva Baaren, Susan Aasman, Susan Hoogervorst, Carlos Martinez Ortiz, Norah Karrouche, Kaspar Beelen, Christian Olesen, Liliana Melgar, among others.
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Commercially driven demand for fuel wood and charcoal is one of the main drivers of deforestation in Haiti.
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Bois à vendre, Haïti
La production de bois de chauffage et de charbon de bois, stimulée par la demande et le commerce, est l'une des causes principales de déforestation en Haïti.
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I've driven past the Brandon Estate and seen it on the TV quite a few times but this was the first time I've had a go a photographing it. Done out of boredom more than anything else!
Loads of pubs in London seem to have closed in the last year, or maybe I’ve just started noticing them more.
Nikon D200 (for a change) with Sigma 10-20mm. 2 minutes, 100 ISO @ F.11
Got to work with the Media Group for the Driven show in Winnipeg yesterday. As you can see, I was very lucky and got to work with a host of talented young models.
I also got a chance to test out my new portable hot shoe soft boxes, which I must admit work very, very well for a couple 50 dollar ebay items.
Seen at the 2012 Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance. It's a 1934 MG PA owned by Jack E. Kahler.
From the info card:
"This MG PA1976 was shipped from the UK to New Zealand in 1939. After having passed through the hand of 50 owners - yes, fifty! The current owner bought it and shipped it from New Zealand in 2001. It was in very poor condition, but it was complete and ready for a body-off, nut-and-bolt 10 year restoration performed by this owner.
What distinguishes the MG PA from earlier model is its larger overhead cam engine, 12" brakes, larger chassis, and upgrade in finish details. Between 1929 and 1939, all MGs had overhead-cam engines, which was very advanced for the time. It is definitely a sports car, rather than a touring car. A Marshal 75 supercharger is installed to improve the cars performance which was a popular accessory available for most British cars of the time."
The road to Applecross is something that has to be seen to be believed, if you've ever driven through the highlands or islands of Scotland you will already be used to driving on the little single track roads that link up the small villages dotted throughout the vast countryside, but getting to Applecross is something that little bit special, as are the views when you're at the top of the hill and about to start heading back down the other side.
As soon as you arrive at the road which will take you up and over the range of hills to Applecross you're greeted with a sign saying it's not a road for inexperienced drivers, and it's no understatement. At some stages of the single track road you find yourself looking over the edge of a vast cliff face knowing that one wrong move and you could be hurtling down the hill sideways instead of staying glued to the road.
It gets even more interesting when you have to deal with traffic coming the other direction, yes there are passing places but when we're in the big V8 Monaro and there's a 4x4 jeep coming the other way then the passing places are being pushed to the limit with both parties holding their breath during the seconds the cars pass by one another, then a quick sigh and we're on our way again.
We shot a video from the camera mount in the Monaro of us coming back down the hill, once I finish working through the rest of the pics from the trip I'll sort out the video too just to show how awesome this place is.
Lime Rock Park Weathertech IMSA weekend July 2018. Classes include IMSA WeatherTech and the Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge.
Britain's only steam-driven Mercedes Sprinter is captured coasting through Roade in Northamptonshire on Friday 13th March 2009. ;-)