Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at Turkish Vessel
Russia on Sunday warned Turkey to stop staging what it called provocations against its forces in or near Syria after one of its warships fired
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Pirate of the Caribbean by Harmeet Gabha
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USS Princeton 1946
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Air-to-air refuelling between C-17A and Republic of Singapore Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker
Originally shared by +Royal Australian Air Force
A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster from No 36 Squadron (right) moves into the contact position behind a Republic of Singapore Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during air-to-air refuelling trials.
In November 2015, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) deployed a KC-135 Stratotanker to RAAF Base Amberley to conduct air-to-air refuelling training with a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster from No. 36 Squadron (36SQN). The purpose of the training was to build experience in the air-to-air refuelling role for 36SQN C-17A crews, prior to the commencement of refuelling trials between a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport and C-17A in 2016. Air-to-air refuelling significantly increases the range and payload of the receiver aircraft. In the case of the C-17A, air-to-air refuelling would enable the aircraft to fly intercontinental distances with payloads of up to 70 tonnes.
Air-to-air refuelling between C-17A and Republic of Singapore Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker
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USAAF - Boeing B-17G - converted to B-17F
Originally shared by +Alexander Viduetsky
This B-17G (Serial No 44-83546) was accepted by the USAAF at Long Beach, California on April 3, 1945. In the early 1980s, it was converted to a B-17F and filmed in the "Memphis Belle" movie in 1989-1990.
Taken at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California on April 06, 2013.
USAAF - Boeing B-17G - converted to B-17F
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Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride
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An Air Force C-130J Hercules from No. 37 Squadron took to the skies over Sydney with 20 participants from the 2015 ‘Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride’. The flight was intended as a ‘thank-you’ to event organisers, as well as an opportunity to draw the public’s attention to the charity, which raises money and awareness for treatment and cures for prostate cancer.
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride took place across the globe this year on September 27, featuring dapper-dressed gentlemen and elegant ladies on classic and antique motorcycles, raising $700,000 in Australia alone, and more than $3,000,000 globally.
The Hercules flight involved nine civilian and 11 Defence participants in their year’s Ride. For the Hercules’ crew, the flight formed part of their routine aircrew training and currency requirements for safely operating the aircraft.
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Troubled waters
Troubled waters.
Rolls-Royce’s submarine business could be nationalised
The government is open to nationalising…
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SAS sniper kills FIVE ISIS suicide bombers with just THREE bullets
An SAS sniper took out five ISIS jihadis with just three rounds before they were able to launch a sickening suicide bomb attack.
The SAS veteran fired a trio of well-placed bullets from 800 metres away, taking them out as they left a bomb factory near Mosul, an ISIS stronghold in Iraq.
He opened fire after they were seen leaving in heavy coats in hot weather – a sign they were concealing explosive vests.
His first bullet hit a jihadi in the chest, sparking an explosion that killed the terrorist and two Islamic State guards.
The second bomber fell to a headshot, while the third was hit as he tried to get back into the bomb factory.
An Army source told the Express: "This was a classic SAS mission.
"About three weeks ago the intelligence guys got information that a bomb factory had been set up in a nearby village.
"With just three well-aimed shots that single team has probably saved the lives of hundreds of innocent people."
In August a British sniper saved a man and his eight-year-old son from certain death at the hands of ISIS after shooting dead the man who was about to execute him.
He shot the would-be executioner in the head from a range of 1,000m before taking out three other terrorists.
The father and son, who belonged to the Shia sect whom Isis regard as infidels, were going to be killed because they refused to renounce their faith.
The British snipers had been tipped off by an Iraqi spy and were on the scene in northern Syria close to the Turkish border in time to prevent the killings.
Several headless bodies were lying on the floor when the special forces troops arrived, as Isis militants carried out rigged trials of locals while their friends and family were forced to look on.
As the marksmen watched from a distance the man and the young boy were dragged out blindfolded as a man with a beard and a long knife addressed the terrified crowd.
It was then that the SAS marksman, using a .50 calibre sniper rifle fitted with a silencer, killed the executioner.
SAS sniper kills FIVE ISIS suicide bombers with just THREE bullets
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If and when
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Increased spending will mean ‘bigger’ Royal Navy says Fallon
A “bigger” Royal Navy will be the result of increased Government spending, said Defence Secretary Michael Fallon as he announced a £13.5 million contract for a fleet of small boats to protect the next generation of aircraft carriers.
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HMS Argonaut at Gibraltar, 1941
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Digging deep
Digging deep.
Dredging project paves way for new Carriers to make their home in Portsmouth | Royal Navy
The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today visited Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth, with a huge programme of dredging set to begin ahead of the arrival of the new Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers.
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New RIBS
New RIBS
Navy News – Reporting from the Fleet
The official Royal Navy newspaper, reporting on all that happens since 1954.
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No 3 and counting.
Third Astute submarine formally handed over to the Royal Navy – News stories –
The third of the new Astute Class attack submarines, Artful, has officially been handed over to the Royal Navy.
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Vanuatu's Pacific patrol boat RVS Tukoro became a victim of Tropical Cyclone Pam when it became grounded on 13 March 2015
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There's something beautiful about the remains of war, the way the landscape heals after such incredible brutality
Originally shared by +Brian Sheldon
There"s something beautiful about the remains of war, the way the landscape heals after such incredible brutality.
There"s something beautiful about the remains of war, the way the landscape heals after such incredible brutality
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