The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, U.S. Air Force Reserve out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, went hunting for a hurricane named Dorian. Video, WC-130J take-off preps, 31AUG2019:
The crew of the WC-130J Super Hercules gathered data for the National Hurricane Center. Video, onboard the WC-130J, 31AUG2019:
Anybody who thinks digital is a technology that only recently emerged needs to take a trip in the Way-back Machine.
10JAN1973Between 1972 and 1985 a modified F-8C Crusader proved the concept of digital fly-by-wire technology, now taken for granted on today’s military and commercial aircraft.
The ‘Apollo’ computer system was jammed into […] Continue Reading…
Entex got it right when their model box stated it was “The plane that changed the world.” It’s my top pick for Zombie Plane, after seven decades it just won’t die, still flying today in both private and commercial use, and apparently some countries are still using it for military purposes. It even commands […] Continue Reading…
I calls it a zombie tank because it’s six decades old and refuses to die.
People’s Republic of China, 2021:
CHINA’S TYPE 59D, UPDATED COLD WAR T-54/55, TO LIVE-ON AS A ROBOT TANK?
CHINA STILL USES THE NATO GUNNED TYPE 88 WARSAW PACT BASED T-54/55 TANK
Lost your hull? No problem, mount your turret on a truck […] Continue Reading…
“In accordance with the combat training plan, the crews of MiG-31BM high-altitude fighters of the Pacific Fleet’s naval aviation based in Kamchatka held a training exercise to intercept a simulated intruder of Russia’s airspace in the stratosphere. For the first time ever, new upgraded MiG-31BM high-altitude interceptor-fighters took part in a dogfight at their […] Continue Reading…
19 August 2019 (05:28 UTC-07 Tango 06) 28 Mordad 1398/17 Dhu l-Hijja 1440/19 Ren-Shen 4717
A struggling pet shelter in Doha, Qatar, has only three full-time staff members and more than 130 dogs and cats! It’s looks more like a farm.
Staff Sergeant Lia Carter, New Jersey National Guard.“We started out just […] Continue Reading…
In September 1939, Germany invaded Poland on the pretext that Polish terrorists were attaching German radio stations (which is now considered a False Flag attack). It actuality was vengeance for having German territory stolen by the French and British empires, after World War One, to create what is now known as Poland.
The same thing […] Continue Reading…
On 13AUG2019, Iran revealed its new six wheel drive MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle called Ra’d (pronounced Ra-ad).
VEHICLE I-D: NEW ARMORED ECM MRAP
POKEY AIRPORT 02 AUGUST 2014: SISTR LENCO BEARCAT
U.S. CIVIL WAR 2014: MRAP SPOTTED IN POCATELLO!
The Iranian Defense Ministry announced the delivery of a domestically produced utility vehicle, the Aras-2.
The maker of the Aras-2 officially began deliveries on 13AUG2019. It can also carry heavy weapons.
NHRA SPONSORS RACING IN IRAN, CHEVY VS BMW!
Russia’s T-72B3 has been around for a while, but this new version is missing something; the crew!
According to TASS, tank maker Uralvagonzavod has been busy building hundreds of robot tanks based on the T-72B3. Some robot tanks will carry traditional boom-sticks, while others will be armed IFVs.
No further details reported.
ICONIC RUSSIAN ARMOR MAKER NOW […] Continue Reading…