SAAB JAS (Jakt- Attack- Spaningsflygplan) 39 Gripen
During the never officially declared Cold War, Sweden decided that its fighter aircraft should be able to use silly-vilian highway systems as runways. In May 2024, the Gripen took part in landings and take-offs from a highway near Gothenburg. Video via NATO:
Sweden has long been […] Continue Reading…
On 05JUN2024, the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing received its first Boeing F-15EX Eagle-2 (aka Super Eagle).
Oregon Air National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Nichole Sanchez, 05JUN2024.Tail number 008 arrived at Portland Air National Guard Base, just in time for lunch. I edited this together from video recorded by Steven […] Continue Reading…
Artilleristystem 08, aka Archer, using the Bofors FH77 155mm gun. Supposedly, as of March 2023, Ukraine received eight of these auto-loading wheeled self-propelled gun systems.
Near Tolga, Norway, during wargame Trident Juncture, 31OCT2018. Svenska Armén photo by Marcus Nilsson.Sweden has long been a ‘partner’ of NATO, but in March 2024 Sweden became a […] Continue Reading…
Sweden has long been a ‘partner’ of NATO, but in March 2024 Sweden became a full NATO Member. This is an incomplete list of tracked vehicles used by the Svenska Armén.
The specially outfitted Strv-122 (Leopard 2A5):
Near Stockholm, Sweden, 23SEP2017. Minnesota Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Anthony Housey.At least […] Continue Reading…
Strv = Stridsvagn (battle wagon).
Swedish Strv 122 smashed a passenger car during Strong Europe Tank Challenge, on Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany, 04JUN2018. Svenska Armén photo via Christian Marquardt.The Strv 122 is an up-armored version of the German Leopard battle tank, with more advanced electronics, and designed specifically to fight in […] Continue Reading…
On 22JUN2024, the Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry Regiment, conducted M82 smoke grenade launching with their M1127 Reconnaissance Vehicle (RV) Strykers.
Oregon Army National Guard photo by Major Wayne Chris Clyne, 22JUN2024.Apparently, this was […] Continue Reading…
On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.Walkaround video:
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1939 Ford.On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.Walkaround video:
My youtube ‘short’: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NSHoy8ctbuIJoin the Classy Car Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236371238837962Join Idaho Classics and Modern Muscle (ICaMM), it is free!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idahoclassicsandmodernmuscleAnother Orange Crusher?: 1932 FORD ROADSTER WITH CHEVY 383!13th SAC Show: […] Continue Reading…
1971 Chevy Corvette Stingray.On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.Walkaround video:
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Classy 1950. (join Classy Car Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236371238837962)On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.Walkaround video:
Join Idaho Classics and Modern Muscle (ICaMM), it is free!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idahoclassicsandmodernmuscle13th SAC Show: CUSTOM LSX 3100 PICK-EM-UP!