Author Topic: Just some cool photos...nothing more, nothing less... (Read 1206596 times)

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3225 on:** December 14, 2019, 08:37:19 PM »

Italian carrier Cavour entering Taranto

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3226 on:** December 15, 2019, 01:13:30 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3227 on:** December 15, 2019, 02:13:41 AM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on December 14, 2019, 07:26:29 AM

Nice shots of RCAF Hornets.

Not yet ...and not all will be heading there...

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3228 on:** December 16, 2019, 03:59:27 AM »

Today in 1965, Wally Schirra & Tom Stafford launched on the Gemini VI mission to rendezvous with Gemini VII (which had launched on December 4). This was the world's first space rendezvous. https://s.si.edu/2EkN3vq

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3229 on:** December 17, 2019, 06:50:15 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3230 on:** December 18, 2019, 01:29:15 AM »

Obviously with Boeing 737 MAXs being delayed they USAF has had to pick up the Chem' trail spraying burden with their F-16s...

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3231 on:** December 19, 2019, 03:29:59 AM »

kitnut617 · « **Reply #3232 on:** December 19, 2019, 03:47:34 AM »

Now I wonder, is that a Seafire or a Spitfire ?

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3233 on:** December 19, 2019, 08:10:34 PM »

An older image from Reddit shows nuclear submarines HMS Spartan, HMS Sovereign, HMS Splendid and HMS Sceptre on the approach to HMNB Clyde.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3234 on:** December 19, 2019, 09:59:06 PM »

As you know I am very open minded /unbiased to all space related companies (okay maybe I am not) but here is a nice shot the Boeing Starliner on an Atlas V in preparation for tomorrows launch to the ISS.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3235 on:** December 19, 2019, 11:10:32 PM »

I like photos which show all the required resources to keep aircraft flying.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3236 on:** December 20, 2019, 12:57:08 AM »

NATO Receives Second RQ-4D "Phoenix" Remotely Piloted Vehicle At Sigonella Air Base, Italy: https://theaviationist.com/2019/12/19/nato-receives-second-rq-4d-phoenix-remotely-piloted-vehicle-at-sigonella-air-base-italy/

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3237 on:** December 20, 2019, 02:31:11 AM »

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3238 on:** December 20, 2019, 05:33:58 AM »

kitnut617 · « **Reply #3239 on:** December 20, 2019, 07:33:07 AM »

Carl, those Typhoon pics, are they taken in Israel. I was reading something a short while ago that the RAF was down there.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3240 on:** December 20, 2019, 07:39:49 AM »

Yes they are. Exercise Blue Flag.

https://theaviationist.com/2019/11/15/the-israeli-air-force-completes-blue-flag-2019-exercise-with-the-f-35i-adir/

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3241 on:** December 20, 2019, 06:50:37 PM »

Another milestone set for @thef35

@Kon_Luchtmacht by OT&E 323TES for F-35 JOTT at Edwards Afb. F-001 and F-002 each loaded with 8 SDB’s, went for a 8 ripple release tests. 16x BAM! A lot of effort last days for Mx to make this event happen. Awesome team to work with!

SDB: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GBU-39_Small_Diameter_Bomb

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #3242 on:** December 20, 2019, 06:55:56 PM »

Saab AB @Saab
Another milestone reached for Gripen E! The first serial produced Swedish Gripen E is entering the joint verification and validation programme, an important step towards customer delivery. #smartfighter #airforce #aviation