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Reuben used to lie in this position a lot, looking extra snuggly -- and I could never tell if he was just relaxing, or if he was actively hoping to have his tummy scratched. I always opted to scratch his tummy anyway, just to be on the safe side, and he was always game.
To the untrained eye, I think his facial expression might appear neutral at best -- like he's not particularly enjoying himself -- but he's definitely content. He was unusual as far as kitties go, because he never did that sleepy-eyed look of happiness, even when I knew he was feeling extra good. I think this might have been because he was almost completely deaf. My theory is that he relied more on his vision than a hearing kitty, which made him more apt to be (as I told him) "always looking, looking, looking." This gave him (as my mom noted once) a rather somber expression.
This movie is also from 2006, before he got sick.
Two main variants of the Invader were produced: The "B" with a solid nose and up to eight 0.50 caliber machine guns and the "C" with a glazed nose and bombardier position.
Pole Position is an interactive installation where users control a physical miniature car that races against digitally generated objects.
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5/6/08. i loooove the feeling of bare feet in fresh spring grass. we were running around in the yard enjoying it!!!
this was one of those "off the rack" perfect shots. i didnt really adjust anything on it.
Positioned just 1.5 miles from the front gate of Walt Disney World® and in easy reach of other Orlando theme parks, Gaylord Palms Resort Hotel is a 20 minute drive from Orlando International airport. It is the perfect place for those planning a meeting in the Orlando/Kissimmee region with its central location. Gaylord Palms’ 400,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and the 178,500 Florida Exhibition Hall makes this hotel the ideal choice for meetings and special events.
The two tails of comet C/2015 V2 (Johnson) are becoming more opposite of each other as Earth approaches the comet's orbit plane. An analysis of three comet position angle vectors explains the phenomena.
Earth passes through the orbit plane of comet on 2017-May-31 07:41 UTC. The position angle of sun-comet radius vector will be opposite the position angle of the negative velocity vector. This results in the comet's ion tail being opposite that of its dust tail. Ion tails point away from the sun. The dust tail curves around toward the negative velocity vector. Tail particles lie along the orbit plane. When Earth passes through the orbit plane, the orbit plane is seen edge on and the tails can appear pencil like. In this orientation, the dust tail points toward the sun and is called an anomalous or anti-tail. Dust particles leaving the nucleus are repelled initially away from the sun and appear to curve around back toward the the orbital path. Dust tail particles further down the dust tail were emitted days or weeks later than dust particles in the tail nearer the head.
On the JPL Horizons ephemeris, Earth crosses the orbit of a target object when the term PlAng shifts sign, positive to negative or negative to positive.
PlAng = Angle between observer and target orbital plane, measured from center of target at the moment light seen at observation time leaves the target.
PsAng = The position angle of the extended Sun->target radius vector as seen in the observer's plane-of-sky, measured CCW (east) from reference frame North Celestial Pole.
PsAMV = The position angle of the the negative of the target's heliocentric velocity vector as seen in the observer's plane-of-sky, measured CCW (east) from reference frame North Celestial Pole.
Plotted using Aladin and TopCat
Syndynes computed with SWIFT integrator.
Background image: Digitized Sky Survey by CalTech Palomar Oschin Schmidt POSSII-F R Band 1994-Mar-08 11:65:00 UTC
Vivitar 285hv with ebay wireless trigger 12 feet from subject above right. Shows equal "relative" power to subject and wall. So when adjusting exposure to subject, the wall seems light.
I did these in watercolor. The girls and I exercise using a ballet video. I love the French terms and graceful poses.
Senior Political Science major and Student Senate President Maryam Sarhan was recognized for her service as a student trustee at the completion of her two-year term. She was elected for the position by her peers. She is pictured with President Harvey Kesselman who noted her engagement as a strong leader and advocate who is passionate about social and political activism. In her remarks, Sarhan thanked the board and the Stockton community and stated, "each of you has given me something on my journey."
Photo: Susan Allen/ Stockton University
Having problems on long descents in the drops. Still had a old pair of Mustache bars in stock. Rode 14 miles in 45 min's. (several stops to adjust position).
Shot 6 exposures popping strobe here and there, all from the same basic position (since I was standing precariously on a ledge and the only way to get into the scene was to go all the way around the house through the front door). Interesting blend. I fused the same exposures 3 different times off the RAW files using different settings in Photomatix to get the best results for specific areas, such as BBQ, interior and exterior house. Then, I blended them by hand in PS and added the sky. Bummer we could not figure out how to get the waterfalls to go on. Shooting into sunset, later than I really wanted to.
Day 2 of Mini Festival at Brands Hatch and after a Superb Day of Both Racing and High Speed Action on the Saturday Sunday Was Promising to be a lot of the Same but with even more Racing to Look forward too.
With 2 Races for both Miglia class and Dunlop Mini Sevens as well as Formula 3 The Days events were already shaping up to be One for The History Books with Multiple Fierce and Competitive Drivers from Saturday Looking to Improve and Win their Respective Classes.
Lets take a Look at what Will be Racing Today and see which of the Drivers can Push Hard and Aim for a Win in their Respective Class.
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Miglia (Race 9 Results)
First up onto the Track was The Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge and after a Very Intense Qualifying Battle Yesterday (Aron Smith) Took the Pole with (Andrew Jordan) Second and (James Cuthbertson) in Third Place. Will all Three Men be able to Keep their Positions come the Race or will they start to fall down the order once Racing Gets Underway. Lets find out.
In First Place was (Endaf Owens) in his Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.221 and a Top Speed of 78.76mph. Fantastic Drive there Endaf who was Definitely not Afraid to get that Miglia Sideways as he Raced his Way through the Field to take a Dominant Victory.
In Second Place was (Andrew Jordan) In His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.498 and a Top Speed of 78.64mph. Amazing Driving from Andrew Showing what a Fantastic Mini Racer he is as well as a Superb BTCC Driver as well using his Skills Learned from his BTCC Racing to Hold on for Second Place.
In Third Place was (Aaron Smith) in His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.449 and a Top Speed Of 78.63mph. Awesome Work there Aaron Putting on an Incredible Display Of Driving Commitment and Skill to Keep 3rd Place and Take the Final Podium Spot.
What a Start to the Days Racing with Three Top Drivers Battling out for a Victory and Showing what they can do when it comes to Competitive Miglia Racing. What New Challenges will be Seen in Race 2 as each Drivers Gets Ready to do Battle once again and this Time who will be the one to Claim that All Important Victory.
Lets Find out
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Miglia (Race 17 Results)
In First Place was (Endaf Owens) In His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.862 and A Top Speed of 54.862mph. Very Fast and Quick Racing from Endaf who was Pushing as Hard as he Could to keep the Gap wide Open and ensure a Victory. Amazing Driving
In Second Place was (Aaron Smith) in His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.773 and a Top Speed of 75.23mph. Fantastic Drive there Aron Really Great Work and taking Second Place away from the Previous Second Place Winner (Andrew Jordan)
In Third Place was (Andrew Jordan) in His Miglia with a Best Lap Time of 54.913 and a Top Speed of 75.21mph. Another Storming Drive from Andrew to take Third Place this Time Well Done.
What Another Amazing Race will all three Top Drivers Pushing their Miglia's Hard and all wanting to achieve that 1st Place Finish. To all other Drivers out there Good Luck and Keep Pushing Yourselves to Work Harder and you will Achieve what it is that you so Desire.
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Se7en (Race 13 Results)
Dunlop Mini Sevens were next up onto the Circuit and with Cars that all Have a Very Colourful set of Liveries and Drivers Ready to go this Next Race was going to be One that would be a Fantastic Watch from either Paddock Hill or The Main Straight as the Minis would be Blasting Past at Nearly 75mph.
Previously Yesterday During Qualifying it was (Jeff Smith) who took the Pole with (Nick Fowler) in Second Place and (Spencer Wanstall) in Third Place with all Three Drivers being Separated by Less than Half a Second as they Crossed the Line to Finish Qualifying.
With Three Very Experienced Drivers at the Front and a Whole Grid of other Great Drivers Ready Lets see what Results this Race will bring.
In First Place was (Jeff Smith) in his Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 59.566 and a Top Speed of 72.29mph. Amazing work Jeff Pushing that Little Mini Seven to its Limits and taking First Place.
In Second Place was (Jonathan Lewis) in his Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 59.197 and a Top Speed of 71.91mph. Another Incredible Drive from Jonathan Keeping Hold of Second Place and taking Home the Spoils from the First Race.
In Third Place was (Nick Fowler) in his Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 59.688 and a Top Speed of 71.83mph. Fantastic Drive there Nick Racing Hard and Managing to Hold onto Third Place on the Podium Well Done.
Mini Racing is Really Turning out to be Very Exciting and Fantastic This Year with so Many Different Winners and Other Drivers working Hard to Keep their Cars is Running and Race Ready condition. A Big Congratulations to Jeff Jonathan and Nick for showing some Seriously Impressive Racing and to all other Drivers Taking Part and enjoying what They Love.
Lets Dive into Race 2 and See who Might make a Leap to 1st Second or Third and who will be able to challenge the Top Three Drivers.
Dunlop Mini Challenges Supported by Mini Spares - Se7en (Race 19 Results)
Race 2 Up Next and things were not going as Smoothly as Most Drivers would Have Wanted as they all Gripped their Steering wheels and Prepared for Battle The Heavens Opened and a Large Rain Shower Engulfed the Track and with already Dark Conditions now getting even Darker it was only a matter of Time before Visibility would be Very Difficult.
Who has the Nerve to Push Hard and Take The Victory and who will be Brave Enough to take Second and Third Place? Lets Find out
In First Place was (Joe Thompson) in His Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 1:06.615 and a Top Speed of 60.38mph. Extremely Well Driven there Joe Pushing Hard but keeping the Mini Under Control in Very Damp and Dark Conditions to take a Superb Victory.
In Second Place was (Mike Jordan) in His Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 1:06.801 and a Top Speed of 60.33mph. Amazing Drive there Mike Well Deserved and Driven too.
In Third Place was (Spencer Wanstall) in His Mini Seven with a Best Lap Time of 1:05.178 and a Top Speed of 60.32mph. Incredible Bravery from Spencer and to Keep that Car on the Track Must Have Taken some Incredible Skill thought the Entire Race.
What a Fantastic Finish to the Mini Sevens Racing Today at Brands Hatch with Multiple Different Winners on the Podium and Some Very Changeable Conditions it made for some Remarkable Racing and Brilliant Overtakes thought.
Congratulations to Joe Mike and Spencer on their Podium Places and Well Done to all Other Mini Seven Drivers for Braving the Conditions to put on a Race that Shows What the British Spirit of Racing is all About. Alex Issigonis would be Proud.
Formula 3 Cup (Race 12 Results)
Formula 3 up Next and with the Track being Mostly Dry before the Start of This Race Each Drivers was Ready to Push Hard and try to take the Victory from the other. Qualifying Yesterday Proved that even a Smaller Grid can still Make for some Intense Racing with Drivers such as (George Line) (Robbie Watts) and (Shane Kelly) showing some Incredible Speed and Capable Car Control thought the Entire Qualifying Session.
With Lots of Aero and a Very Fast set of Dallara F308 Engines Powering them Lets See what the Formula 3's Get up to.
In First Place was (George Line) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Lap Time of 43.825 and a Top Speed of 96.55mph. Incredible Speed and Confidence shown from George behind the wheel of that Formula 3 showing that he was Almost Fearless and in a League of his own. Incredible Driving.
In Second Place was (Robbie Watts) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Lap Time of 43.926 and a Top Speed of 96.39mph. Another Super Driver in Robbie Pushing Hard and Defending Second Place thought the Entire Race and Keeping George Busy on his Toes Most of the Time.
In Third Place was (Shane Kelly) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Lap Time of 44.071 and a Top Speed of 95.88mph. Very Well Done there Shane Racing Hard and Keeping up the Pace with Both Robbie and George in Second and First.
What an Exciting First Race for the Formula 3 Drivers who are all Showing that they All Have the Nerve and Skill to Race Hard and Push where it matters. Congratulations to Stefano George and Dominic and Good Luck to All other F3 Drivers out there for Race 2 Coming up Next.
Formula 3 Cup (Race 21 Results)
With Race 2 About to Start all of the Drivers took off for their Formation Lap and Plenty of Water and Spray was seen Shooting up from the Back of Each Car and Having had the First Race take Place in Dry Conditions thease New Track Conditions would be Very Different for Each Driver and Driving Ability is a Must for Survival Out there. With the 5 Red Lights illuminated the Race Began but who would Finish and take Home The Victory. Lets Find Out
In First Place was (Stefano Leaney) in his F3 Dallara F317 with a Best Lap Time of 50.532 and a Top Speed of 84.71mph. Stefano is Really Proving to be a worthy Drivers to Drive in Formula 3 as Once Again his Sheeree Bravery and Fearless Nature was on Display once again in Conditions that Most other Divers would have thought Twice about Pushing their Machinery to Hard in. Congratulations Stefano.
In Second Place was (George Line) in his F3 Dallara F308 with a Best Lap Time of 52.738 and a Top Speed of 81.07mph. Fantastic Work there George Once Again Demonstraighting how to Race an F3 In Wet Conditions with Beautiful Lines taken thought the Corse of the Race and a Well Deserved Second Place.
In Third Place was (Shane Kelly) in his Dallara F308 with a Best Lap Time of 52.771 and a Too Speed of 80.96mph Another Very Brave and Quick Driver in Wet Conditions with Shane Really Defending Hard and Fast in order to Keep hold of that Well Deserved Third Place.
What an Astonishing Race with Winners in Stefano George and Shane all taking spots on the Podium and Hopefully One Day Having their Chance in Formula 1. Each Driver put on a Super Display of Driving Skill and Keeping their Cars at High Speed on a Wet Track is no Easy Feat. Well Done to all the Other Formula 3 Drivers too Keep Pushing Hard and Making sure you do Everything you Can To One Day Achieve That Victory.
Fastest Mini in the World (Race 11 Results)
Fastest Mini In The World was Up Next and this Racing Series Features Many Familiar Looking Minis and yet Each one has a trick up its Sleeve and that is that their Standard 1275gt Engines have all been Replaced with Engines from Cars that have Considerably more Horse Power. The Goal of the Race is to not Just Win but to also Prove to Everyone that You Have The Fastest Mini in the World.
With Qualifying Yesterday showing Very Quick Pace from (Bill Richards) in his Maguire Club Estate it was clear to see that The Drivers and their cars were in a completely different League to all other Racing Minis there that Weekend. Lets Find out who came First in the First Race and who took the First Title of Fastest Mini in the World.
In First Place was (Harvey Death) in his Austin Mini Cooper S V8 with a Best Lap Time of 51.294 and a Top Speed of 82.01mph. Fantastic Driving from Harvey to Push his V8 Mini to the Limit and take Home First Place and the Top Step on the Podium.
In Second Place was (Bill Richards) in his Maguire Clubman Estate with a Best Lap Time of 53.391 and a Top Speed of 80.15mph. Epic Drive there from Bill Pushing Hard and making sure to Keep Harvey Behind Him.
In Third Place was (Richard Billingham) in his Austin Mini Clubman with a Best Lap Time of 53.347 and a Top Speed of 79.91mph. Very Well Driven there Richard showing the Insane Horse Power thease Mini's have and how they Accelerate and Decelerate much Faster than a Standard Cooper S or even a Racing Mini Seven.
What an Epic Race and Display of Incredible Driving and Battling for the Victory of Fastest Mini in the World. Each Driver Held their Nerve and Push Very Hard Indeed which was Fantastic to see. Congratulations to our Race Winners Harvey Bill and Richard. Lets see what Luck Race 2 Brings.
Fastest Mini in the World (Race 16 Results)
In First Place was (Harvey Death) in his Austin Mini Cooper S V8 with a Best Lap Time of 52.256 and a Top Speed of 79.02mph. Another Fantastic Victory for Harvey who has proven to Have The Fastest Mini in the World and is Really Capable of Driving it as well. Congratulations
In Second Place was (Fabio Luffarelli) in his Mini Classic Saloon with a Best Lap Time of 55.949 and a Top Speed of 76.21mph. Amazing work there Fabio Fantastic to see such an Iconic Mini Out there but with a Twist by putting a Far more Powerful Engine under the hood to Have even more Fun with it. Amazing Build and Super Drive.
In Third Place was (Matthew Skidmore) in his Austin Mini with a Best Lap Time of 55.257 and a Top Speed of 75.71mph. Brilliant Drive Matthew Showing the Real Power and Driver Ability of a car Pushing right onto the limits all the Time.
What an Incredible Days Racing for the Fastest Mini in the World Showcasing Many Classic Favourites that Everyone Loves but with some surprises under each Bonnet. Congratulations to Harvey Fabio and Matthew for their Incredible Victories and Good Luck to all other Teams in the Series.
Mighty Minis & Super Mighty Mini Championship (Race 10 Results)
Mighty Mini's and Super Mighty Mini's were up Next and with a Massive Grid of Both Mighty and Super Mighty Mini's on Display This was going to be another Race that would be well worth the Watch.
From Qualifying Yesterday (Bobby Thompson) took the Pole setting a Very Fast Time of Just 1:00.205 Round the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit with (Ian Slark) and (Stuart Coombs) following Closely Behind in both Second and Third.
With So Many Different Drivers on the Grid and Plenty of Traffic to Navigate Through this First Race was going to be an Epic One to Witness.
In First Place was (Bobby Thompson) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.331 and a Top Speed of 61.14mph. Fantastic Work Bobby Racing at High Speeds and Pushing that Mini around the Circuit in Record Time. Congratulations
In Second Place was (Ian Slark) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.319 and a Top Speed of 61.13mph. Amazing Driving Ian Top Driver and a Fantastic Mini Racer
In Third Place was (Neven Kirkpatrick) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.426 and a Top Speed of 61.07mph. Well Done Neven a Really Well crafted Drive and a truly deserved Third Place.
What a Start to an Amazing Race with so many different Mini's taking to the track and Pushing hard keeping the top Three on their Toes the Entire Time due to How evenly matched each Mini is. Congratulations to Bobby Ian and Neven and See You all in the Final Race.
Mighty Minis & Super Mighty Mini Championship (Race 18 Results)
The Last Race of the Day for the Mighty and Super Mighty Mini's Championship and with a Very Tight Battle at the Top Between Bobby Ian and Neven which one of them will be able to take Home Victory for the Last Time today. Lets Get straight to finding out.
In First Place was (Neven Kirkpatrick) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.029 and a Top Speed of 70.35mph. Phenomenal Drive Neven Fending off Ian in Second Place and Keeping yourself up Front to Win and a Fantastic Way to End the Day with a Victory
In Second Place was (Ian Slark) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.756 and a Top Speed of 70.34mph. Another Brilliant Drive by Regular Ian Slark with Tremendous Car Control and Ability he Really is an Incredible Driver.
In Third Place was (David Kirkpatrick) in his Super Mighty Mini 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:00.991 and a Top Speed of 70.23mph. Amazing Work David Driving Hard and so Great to see Neven up there In First Place, Always Something to be Proud of.
And So that Ends the Days Racing for The Super Mighty Mini's and Mighty Mini's Racing, A Big Congratulations to Neven Ian and David on their Race Wins and also a Huge Well Done to all of the Other Mini Racers out there who Enjoy what they Do and show the World their Dedicated Passion and Commitment to Keeping British Racing Alive and Well.
Pre 66 Mini's (Race 15 Results)
Pre 66 Mini's were up Next and a whole Host of Classic Minis had taken to the track during their Formation Lap with Mini's from a By Gone Era that Showed Beauty and a Really Fierce Competitive Nature during the Pre 66 Category of Mini Racing.
During Qualifying the Previous Day (Ian Curley) Narrowly Beat Endaf Owens to Pole by just 0.254 with a Very Fast and Committed Lap Endaf Had to settle for Second Place while (Phil Brown)would take Third.
But today out of all three drivers who would be Brave Enough to challenge Ian and Endaf both Drivers who are very Competitive in their Racing and who both want to Win This One Race.
In First Place was (Endaf Owens) in his Mini Cooper S with a Best Lap Time of 58.026 and a Top Speed of 73.85mph. A Very Fast and Fearless Drive from Endaf who looked like he was Really Enjoying throwing that Mini Around in his Very Aggressive Driving Style. Congratulations Endaf
In Second Place was (Jeff Smith) in his Mini Cooper S with a Best Lap Time of 57.993 and a Top Speed of 73.84mph. Well Done Jeff an Awesome Drive and Keeping up with Endaf was no Easy Task.
In Third Place was (Ian Curley) in his Mini Cooper S with a Best Lap Time of 58.053 and a Top Speed of 73.32mph. Amazing Work Ian A Very Strong Drive for Third Place on the Podium.
What an Exciting Race for the Pre 66 Mini's with Both Endaf Owens and Jeff Smith Really Driving Hard and Defending both of their positions thought the Course of the entire Race. Also Well Done to Ian for Another 3rd Place Victory as Well as all other Drivers Racing.
Teekay Couplings Production GTI Championship (Race 14 Results)
The Teekay Couplings and Production GTI Championship was up next and with a whole Range of VF Golf GTI'S in one Race it was Going to be a Very Quick and Action Packed Race to Watch.
During Qualifying (Martyn Walsh) took the Pole with (Adam Hance) and (John Beale) in Second and Third Place Respectively.
With So Many Evenly Matched Cars Taking Part in the Race This was Really going to be About Driver Ability and Car Control to see who could extract that little bit more performance out of their Machine for a Victory.
In First Place was (Simon Hill) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 56.824 and a Top Speed of 71.05mph. Amazing Driving Simon Pushing that VW to its Limits and Really showing off the Complete Understanding of Driver and their Car around the Race Track.
In Second Place was (Adam Hanke) in his VW Golf GTI MK5 with a Best Lap Time of 56.682 and a Top Speed of 71.02mph. Very Well Done Adam and a Really Spirited Drive from a Fantastic Driver to gain Second Place.
In Third Place was (Hendry Riley) in his VW Golf GTI With a Best Lap Time of 57.212 and a Top Speed of 71.01mph. Fantastic Work Hendry Driving the Wheels off that Thing and Taking Home Third Place.
What a Fantastic Starting Race with Plenty of Action and Drivers Working Hard at the Wheel and Thought the entire Race to try and Gain a Spot on the Podium.
Lets see what Race 2 Brings and Who May be able to Mount a challenge to the Top Three Drivers.
Teekay Couplings Production GTI Championship (Race 20 Results)
In First Place was (Simon Vercoe) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 1:08.465 and a Top Speed of 62.13mph. What A Drive from Simon Vercoe Pushing that Golf to the Edge of the Track through Paddock Hill Bend and Making sure to Keep the Power on High thought the Entire Race for a Successful 1st Place Victory
In Second Place was (Hendry Riley) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 1:08.886 and a Top Speed of 61.88mph. Amazing Driving there Once again Hendry for Second Place
In Third Place was (Simon Hill) in his VW Golf GTI with a Best Lap Time of 1:08.853 and a Top Speed of 61.81mph. Well Done Simon Pushing Hard and Making sure to Stay on the Podium Position for Third Place
What a Fantastic Set of Drivers and Race Cars all showing Different Racing styles and Lines but with Equally Matched Machinery. a Big Congratulations to Simon Vercoe Hendry and Simon for their Incredible Victories and Race Craft when out on the Track and Good Luck To Everyone Else.
Z Cars Racing & New Generation Production BMW Championship (Race 8 Results)
The Last Race of The Day and its the BMW New Generation and Z Cars Championship. With Many Different BMW'S Taking Part in this Race Speed Skill and Concentration will all be key Factors in Getting either a Win or a Podium Position.
During Qualifying on Saturday Chris Murphy took the Pole with Jack Wood Second and Edd Giddings Third. Three Drivers all with Many Hours of Racing Experience under their belt.
With The Race About to Start Lets Find out Who Will be The Last Ones to take First Second and Third Place on the Podium in Todays Racing.
In First Place was (Chris Murphy) in his BMW Z4 with a Best Lap time of 55.880 and a Top Speed of 75.95mph. Incredible Drive there Chris Taking the Win and Showing just how to Drive a Z4 BMW around the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Congratulations.
In Second Place was (Edd Giddings) in his BMW Z4 with a Best Lap Time of 56.481 and a Top Speed of 75.90mph. Amazing work there Edd with Some Incredible Driving and Keeping Pace with Chris Made for a Really Entertaining Battle.
In Third Place was (Matthew Dance) in his BMW Z4 With a Best Lap Time of 56.526 and a Top Speed of 75.16mph. Well Done Matthew Finishing in Third Place and Taking Home a Wonderful Victory.
And With that The End of Another Perfect and Incredible Days Racing comes to an End at Brands Hatch. The Mini Festival always knows How to Bring out the Best in both Drivers and Cars and Has a Real Atmosphere about the Love for the Little British Icon. The Spectators and The Raving Drivers a Like Really Cherish this Event and I Hope to see it and Document it Many More Times.
A Final Congratulations to Chris Edd and Matthew for their Superb Drives and to all Other Competitors Across the Entire Weekend for sharing their Love and Passion for Motorsport Helping to inspire the Many Different Young Talent's to One Day Achieve their own Racing Dreams.
See You All Again Next Year!
Between the abandoned Ridgewood LIRR station and Forest Park, the line crosses this beautiful concrete and steel trestle. The line is still in use--by the New York and Atlantic Railroad--for freight only. The bridge at the end nearest the park dates to 1916; the trestle itself dates to 1923. The line is still populated with PRR/LIRR position light signals which are in good condition but no longer operating.
New track awaits tamping at Aston Magna, looking towards Dorn and Moreton-in-Marsh, on Sunday, July 4, 2010
In the distance is the grassed over slag heap from Frickley Colliery. The team here were called Frickley Colliery FC until 1974.
Runningbacks, Baldwin Wallace University football team. Photo Credit: Baldwin Wallace University Nate Parsons
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Some background:
First opportunity for the Finnish Air Force to have a look at a MiG-15 happened on 25th January 1954, when a Soviet Air Force aircraft crashed into a forest at Rautjärvi, close to the Soviet border. The surviving pilot said later that he had lost orientation and when fuel was running out, he ejected. The wreck was quickly evaluated before a Soviet rescue troop arrived to dismantle the plane and return it to the Soviet Union. This happened after quick political negotiations to exchange it for 62 Finnish citizens arrested in the Soviet Union.
Maintaining a non-aligned status and being positioned geographically between the NATO nations and the USSR, Finland purchased military equipment from the East and the West alike. A second opportunity was during May 1954 when, in trade negotiations between Finland and the Soviet Union in Moscow, six MiG-15s were offered as part of the bilateral trade deal. A Finnish pilot was sent to make evaluation of the type. After flying a MiG-15UTI and evaluation of the fighter variant, it was found to be technically obsolete and unsuitable for the Finnish Air Force. The MiG-15UTI was also compared with the dh Vampire Trainer, which instead was selected as the first Finnish jet trainer during 1955.
The next time the MiG was on table was during 1956, when a new jet fighter type was being considered. This time the Soviet alternatives were the MiG-15bis or MiG-17. This time the Folland Gnat Mk 1 was selected. It took four years before the MiG-15 was offered again, as a trainer for MiG-19s the Soviets were trying to sell to Finland. This offer was again rejected, as the MiG-19S was found to be obsolete from both weapons and performance points of view. Following this dead end the study of western fighters, Mirage IIIC and Saab 35 Draken, was started. In this situation the Soviets changed their offer from the MiG-19 to the MiG-21F-13. As the purchase was possible to be paid with trade exchange and the MiG's performance was comparable with the Western types, the MiG was selected. Four MiG-15UTI trainer aircraft were added to the purchase as conversion trainers for the fighters - the reason was that the MiG-21 had no immediately available trainer version (the MiG-21U Mongol-A was just entering production in 1962). Agreement with the USSR was signed on 1st February 1962. Before delivery, a group of Finnish pilots and mechanics were trained in the Soviet Union in the latter half of 1962. The MiG-15UTI trainers were flown to Karelia Wing's Rissala base near Kuopio by Soviet pilots during November 1962. These planes were manufactured by Avia in Czechoslovakia and, according to manufacturing plates, these late production examples were type Avia CS-102.
Lauri Pekuri became the first Finnish pilot to fly the UTI-MiG-15 during a visit to Moscow as part of a military delegation. On 10th November 1962 the 31st Fighter Squadron (HävLv 31 Hävittäjä Lentolaivue, fighter squadron) at Kuopio-Rissala AB, which was part of the Karelian Air Wing (Karjalan Lennosto), took delivery of four Czechoslovak-built UTI-MiG-15s (Aero CS-102s). The aircraft, which were ferried amid great secrecy by Soviet pilots, were in the latest configuration, featuring the Afanasyev A-12.7 machine-gun, Bariy-M IFF and OSP-48 ILS. Interestingly, the trainers were diverted from the Soviet order but were nevertheless new aircraft, not second-hand machines.
The trainers received the tactical codes MU-1 (c/n 922221), MU-2 (c/n 822028), MU-3 (c/n 922226) and MU-4 (c/n 722375; sometimes reported in error as 722479); the MU serial prefix and the trainer's squat, tubby appearance promptly gave rise to the nickname 'Mukula' ('chubby' in Finnish). The aircraft were flown in natural metal finish. Each pilot converting to the MiG-21F-13 was given 14 flights (eight hours) in the UTI-MiG-15 before progressing to the fighter. The Midgets were also used for proficiency training. Additionally, the Air Force Flight Test Centre (Koelentuelentolaivue) at Halli AB undertook a short performance test program and used the Midgets for development work - for example, as radar targets for the Finnish Air Force's SAAB J-35S Draken fighters.
In 1968-69 the trainers underwent a major overhaul in the Soviet Union, but all other maintenance was done locally. MU-3 crashed on 27th November 1970 after running out of fuel, but the crew ejected safely. To fill the gap a fifth UTI-MiG-15 was procured, this time directly from Czechoslovakia. Since production had already ended it was a second-hand machine, a revamped Aero CS-102s (c/n 822210), a former ejection seat testbed with low flying hours, formerly operated by the Výzkumný a zkušební letecký ústav (VZLÚ, 'Czech Aerospace Research Centre') for the development of an indigenous ejection seat.
The revamped aircraft arrived in Rissala in early 1971 and received the new tactical code MU-5. This aircraft was insofar noteworthy as it became the only Finnish UTI-MiG-15 that carried camouflage. The scheme had already been applied in Czechoslovakia after a briefing from the Finnish Air Force, but the aircraft was delivered without tactical markings for the transfer flight. However, the requested paint scheme, an experimental camouflage reminiscent of the Finnish WWII scheme in green and black with grey undersides and "clouds" on the flanks that extended into the upper scheme, was executed with local paints, and following Warsaw Pact painting standards. As a result, the scheme was truthfully replicated, but the paints on the upper surfaces turned out to be rather dark. However, MU-5 was accepted with this unique livery and received large Ilmavoimat roundels in six positions (with the fuselage roundels close to the air intake), the tactical code on the flanks behind the wings, and the squadron badge (a leaping black lynx on a white cloud as background) on the fin, just below the stabilizers. Additionally, the aircraft’s callsign “Adam” was painted as a nickname and reminder for the trainees under the front cockpit opening. MU-5 retained its unique camouflage through later overhauls, even though refreshed with domestic paints that changed the upper tones into a lighter hue, and the tactical markings were changed over time, too. In the mid-Seventies the fuselage roundel on all Finnish Midgets was moved to the rear fuselage, the tactical code remained there but was reduced in size, and the lynx emblem was now painted behind the air intake, together with a single large number corresponding to the individual aircraft code.
The remaining three CS-102 veterans were kept in service until the small fleet was superseded by five MiG-21UM Mongol-Bs in 1978. These were, as an anecdotal note, delivered from the USSR in a dark camouflage very similar to MU-5 a couple of years earlier, due to the use of local paints and a rather free interpretation of the Finnish Air Force's paint scheme request! But with the arrival of the Mongols the Finnish UTI-MiG-15s’ career soon ended. MU-1 was struck off charge on 20th April 1979 and is preserved today at the Hallinportti museum just outside Halli AB. MU-2, which made its first flight in Finland on 12th January 1963 at the hands of Lt (SG) Veikko Tähtinen, was struck off charge on 30th May 1979 and is preserved at Vesivehmaa. MU-4 made its last flight from Rissala AB on 7th February 1977, piloted by Capt. Ari Piippo; it was struck off charge on 12th April 1979 and is now on display at the Central Finnish Aviation Museum (Keski-Suomen Ilmailumuseo) at Luonetjärvi airfield, Tikkakoski. MU-5, finally, was already lost on 15th of November 1977 in a ground fire that could be traced back to an oil leak in the engine section. The aircraft burned down beyond repair; since the airframe was even too damaged to become a museum exhibit it was eventually scrapped in 1979.
General characteristics:
Crew: 2
Length: 10.04 m (32 ft 10½ in) overall
8,02 m (26 ft 3¼ in) hull only
Wingspan: 10.08 m (33 ft 1 in)
Height: 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
Wing area: 20.6 m² (222 sq ft)
Airfoil: root: TsAGI S-10; tip: TsAGI SR-3
Empty weight: 3.382 kg (7,450 lb)
Gross weight: 4,806 kg (10,585 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 5.260 kg (15,585 lb)
Fuel capacity: 1,420 L (380 US gal; 310 imp gal) internal
Powerplant
1× Motorlet/Walter M05 centrifugal-flow turbojet, with 26.5 kN (5,955 lbf) maximum thrust
Performance:
Maximum speed: 1,050 km/h (669 mph, 581 kn) / Mach 0.87 at sea level
1,031 km/h (640 mph; 560 kn) / Mach 0.9 at 5,000 m (16,377 ft)
Cruise speed: 850 km/h (530 mph, 460 kn) / Mach 0.69
Ferry range: 2,520 km (1,570 mi, 1,360 nmi) at 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
with 2x600 L (160 US gal; 130 imp gal) drop-tanks
Service ceiling: 15,200 m (49,800 ft)
Rate of climb: 42 m/s (8,255 ft/min)
Wing loading: 255 kg/m² (60.7 lb/sq ft) at MTOW
Thrust/weight: 0.54
Armament:
1× 12,7 mm (0.5”) Afanasyev A-12,7 machine gun with 150 rounds
2× underwing hardpoints, usually occupied with drop tanks
The kit and its assembly:
A very simple what-if aircraft model, and it was simply inspired by the question how a camouflaged Finnish UTI-MiG-15 trainer might have looked like? In real life the four aircraft were left in bare metal, only protected with clear lacquer containing aluminum powder, and relatively large markings. When I read about the aircrafts’ history in Finland I came across MU-3’s “sudden death” (most things mentioned in the background are real, just MU-5 and anything concerning this aircraft is fictional) and envisioned a fictional replacement in the early Seventies that would bear camouflage.
The Midget kit is one of the more complex Hobby Boss kits (read: more than just a fuselage plus wings and some bits to stick onto this base) like the company’s F9F or Hawker Seahawk, and for its price point the kit is IMHO pretty good and crisp. It’s still quite simple, but it features many small detail parts to be added on the airframe that yield a convincing model, including a surprisingly well detailed cockpit tub (even though it lacks a rear bulkhead and there’s an ugly gap behind the front seat), a nice landing gear and two different pairs of underwing tanks.
The only upgrades I made: the single-piece canopy was cut into four parts (with a very narrow frame between the cockpits, ugh!) for open display, and a wire antenna (heated black sprue material) was spanned between the fin tip under the dielectric fairing and its attachment point right in front of the free-standing antenna mast on the right fuselage flank, next to the cockpit.
Getting the model on its three wheels was not easy – there’s not much space in the nose, because the air intakes are fully detailed (yet feature ugly and well visible locator pins which should be sanded away) and the splitter insert also contains the front landing gear well – there’s only little space above it, and the lead beads I cramped into the area were just enough to make the model stand “upright”, even though only once the main wheels had been mounted and the separate canopies put into place! Phew!
Painting and markings:
MU-5’s paint scheme took inspiration from two sources: one is the “Hawk” scheme from the late Seventies, which was devised for the Bae Hawk trainers but already introduced with the MiG-21bis and the respective trainers that arrived 2 years earlier.
The pattern was lent from the Hawk, since it has comparable outlines with the Hawk, but the colors were rather inspired by the initial MiG-21U trainers that were directly delivered from the USSR, already painted with Soviet paints that differed markedly from what Finnish-painted aircraft with domestic paints would look like. The Mongols were delivered in a deep but reddish brown, the green was very dark, too, with little contrast and a bluish hue. And the undersides were painted in a deep turquoise blue. For an unusual look I used a mix of Humbrol 10 and 66 for the deep but dull brown, Modelmaster FS 34096 for the green, and the undersides were painted with a pale blue (ModelMaster Russian Flanker Underside Blue).
The cockpit tub’s side walls were painted in the dreaded Soviet anti-fatigue teal, with medium grey lower areas, and aluminums seats with brown cushions. The landing gear and the respective wells were painted in a greyish silver tone, with bright green wheel discs as contrast. A similarly bright green antenna fairing was added to the fin tip, and the tail rudders’ counterweights became yellow (a practice that was actually introduced on the late NMF Finnish UTI-MiG-15s).
As a contrast and a reminder of the Finnish UTI-MiG-15’s original/real livery I painted the slipper tanks to resemble natural metal finish.
The roundels came from a Finnish Gnat (Special Hobby), the HävLv 31’s Lynx emblems from a Matchbox MiG-21 kit. The tactical codes were created from single black 6 mm letters (TL Modellbau); the few other stencils were puzzled together from the scrap box. To add some color contrast, I also decided to mark the area above the flaps with 1 mm red decal strips (also generic stuff from TL Modellbau), and the wing walkways were created with 4 mm black decal strip stuff. Some dry-brushing with silver was done on the wings’ leading edges and around the cockpit for light weathering effect and to make the model look less “clean”. And finally, the model was sealed with matte acrylic varnish.
A very simple project, and a “quick” submission for a Group Build at whatifmodellers.com, following a spontaneous inspiration. The camouflage suits the tubby Midget well, though, it looks very believable, and the beauty shots also confirm the paint scheme’s effectiveness over the typical Finnish forested landscape.