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Post by johnnie on Mar 23, 2019 16:15:50 GMT
Tunnel near Elkins, West Virginia
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Post by johnnie on Mar 23, 2019 16:19:54 GMT
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Post by johnnie on Mar 23, 2019 16:25:51 GMT
BAe Lightning F6.
Mach 2.2 Interceptor.
Lightning XS925, from the last batch built by BAe. In the markings of number 11 Squadron worn when struck off charge at RAF Binbrook.
Powered by 2 Rolls Royce Avon 301R engines.
Displaying the over wing auxiliary tanks fitted to increase range when on long flights such as transfers to overseas bases. The Lightning had a notoriously short endurance of approximately 20 minutes without refuelling. The installation of the most powerful model of the RR Avon improved performance at the expense of endurance.
Armed with 2 Red Top air to air missiles. Two 30mm Aden cannon in forward compartment of belly fuel tank.
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Post by johnnie on Mar 23, 2019 16:33:46 GMT
Pictured is an RAF Tornado GR4 taking on fuel from a Voyager aircraft.
The Tornado GR4 is a two-seat, all-weather, day/night attack and reconnaissance aircraft. It has been in service with the RAF for more than 30 years, but a combination of major upgrade programmes and numerous continual enhancements has kept the aircraft amongst the forefront of all attack aircraft.
Still one of the very few aircraft in the world that is able to operate at low level, day or night and in poor weather, the Tornado is now equipped with a modern precision-guided weapons suite and world-class reconnaissance sensors such as the Reconnaissance Airborne Pod for Tornado (RAPTOR).
The aircraft also carries the Litening III Advanced Targeting Pod, which is used in both attack and reconnaissance roles.
The RAF has had Tornados deployed to the Middle East region for more than 20 years – further proof of the versatility and capability of this exceptional aircraft.
The aircraft were operating as part of 903 Expeditionary Air Wing in 2017.
I noted that the design of the IFR probe mechanism is almost identical to that designed for the TSR2.
Tornados are due for retirement starting from this year hence I have posted in 'Historic aircraft' rather than Modern.
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Post by johnnie on Mar 23, 2019 16:52:22 GMT
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Post by SkyFire on Mar 24, 2019 5:36:56 GMT
Any more photos of the tug Fairplay ??
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Post by johnnie on Mar 24, 2019 15:54:18 GMT
110 photos of Fairplay 33 at this link. link |
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Post by johnnie on Mar 24, 2019 16:26:19 GMT
Holding at a signal just east of the Emeryville Amtrak depot. This is the Kansas City Southern 4590 locomotive at the lead.  |
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Post by johnnie on Mar 24, 2019 19:46:34 GMT
Lifeboats storage area at a breaking yard.  |
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Post by johnnie on Mar 24, 2019 20:17:06 GMT
Railfreight Class 37901 is seen stabled at Llangollen North-East Wales. Photo credit Darren43013  |
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Post by johnnie on Mar 24, 2019 20:24:47 GMT
We have had heavy flooding in the Midwest USA  |
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Post by johnnie on Mar 31, 2019 15:50:17 GMT
Island Pride IMO: 9630547 Name: ISLAND PRIDE MMSI: 257406000 Vessel Type: SUPPLY VESSEL Gross Tonnage: 6754 Summer DWT: 4600 t Build: 2014 Flag: NORWAY 
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