By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez April 30, 2019 Republish This Story Disponible en Español It was dusk as Oakley Yoder and the other summer camp kids hiked back to their tents at Illinois’ Jackson Falls last July. As the group approached a mound of boulders blocking the path, Oakley, then 9, didn’t see the lurking snake — until it bit a toe on her right foot.“I was really scared,” Oakley said. “I...
Navy PO scatters dad's ashes from Taipan – Australian Aviation
Petty Officer Naval Police Coxswain Jean Metcalf on HMAS Adelaide before scattering his father’s ashes from the MRH-90 Taipan. (Defence, LSIS Sittichai Sakonpoonpol) A Military Police sailor scattered his father’s ashes from a Taipan in tribute to his dad’s love of flying. Petty Officer Jean Metcalf was unable to attend the funeral due to COVID restrictions but flew over the Strait of...
US Naval Aviator recalls when a fellow F-4 Phantom II pilot had to eject because he ran out of fuel after h… – The Aviation Geek Club
The development of the General Electric J79 turbojet began in 1952 as a more powerful follow-up to the General Electric J47 turbojet. The engine generated a maximum of 17,000 pounds of thrust (-15 version) with the afterburner operating. Fuel consumption was about 35-40 gallons per minute at full dry power, and the afterburner adds about 50 to that number. The engine was used on the Convair B-58...
US Army Black Hawk helicopter makes emergency landing in downtown Bucharest, Romania’s capital – The Aviation Geek Club
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade made an emergency landing at Charles de Gaulle Square, Bucharest, Romania’s capital on Jul. 15, 2021 tearing down two public street lights and stopping traffic but making no casualties. The helicopter was part of a group of six which were rehearsing ahead of events to mark Romanian...
Rheinmetall supplying Slovak Republic with Leopard tanks – APDR – Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
Under the German government’s “Ringtausch” equipment exchange programme, Rheinmetall will soon be supplying the Slovak Republic with main battle tanks and other military hardware. In turn, the Slovak military will be transferring military equipment to Ukraine. This has now been contractually agreed in Brussels between representatives of both countries and Rheinmetall.The Slovak armed forces will...
Defence spending increase must buy a genuine boost in capability – The Australian Financial Review
OpinionMilitary spending is being rethought around the world. But effective defence needs far more than just a higher share of GDP.Vladimir Putin may ultimately succeed in his invasion of Ukraine by the sheer weight of Russia’s military. But the incompetence of his armed forces has been exposed for the world to see. The lesson for Australia is that a highly functioning military requires a highly...
Chine: des personnels de santé infectés au Covid continuent de … – RFI
Ajouter RFI à votre écran d'accueil© 2023 Copyright RFI – Tous droits réservés. RFI n'est pas responsable des contenus provenant de sites Internet externes. Fréquentation certifiée par l'ACPM/OJD.Publié le : 14/12/2022 – 10:20 La Chine et sa capitale sont confrontées à une vague de Covid sans précédent. Pour éviter une pénurie des personnels de santé, médecins et...
India warns Anthony Albanese of rise in Sikh separatism in Australia … – Firstpost
Activists of Sikh organisation hold placard as they shout pro-Khalistan and anti-government slogans after offering prayers on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on June 6, 2021. Representational Image/AFP. Canberra: Senior Indian government officials have warned Anthony Albanese-led government over rise in Sikh separatism in Australia and...
Seahawk crew practise night landing on HMAS Hobart – Australian Aviation
Username or email already exists! Login here.If your email is already registered you will have provided it to us previously for one of our events/webcasts/newsletters.You can use your existing password to login, or if you can’t remember it, you can reset it using the link provided here. Leading Seaman Aviation Technician Aircraft Julijan Pavin marshals HMAS Hobart’s embarked MH-60R...
Change of Navy command in Canberra – CONTACT magazine
Australia's best free military news site Share the post “Change of Navy command in Canberra”The “weight” of command of the Royal Australian Navy has been officially handed over by the outgoing Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, to the incoming Chief, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, in a ceremony at Defence Headquarters in Canberra.CAPTION: Vice Admiral Michael Noonan presents...