DragonAt60
@dragonat60.bsky.social
Lover of all things Military Aviation [Bring on the noise]
Takes shots on DSLR Canon, if it shoots back, I run for the scenery.
Ex HGV driver, Retired Pub Landlord
Poster of silly stuff and humour
Please dont ask about the cats.
Takes shots on DSLR Canon, if it shoots back, I run for the scenery.
Ex HGV driver, Retired Pub Landlord
Poster of silly stuff and humour
Please dont ask about the cats.
Pinned
Doing a list of "What is it" to pin to profile so I dont loose 'em..
Usual rules, "Reverse image search" is cheating, I will post answers "later"
bsky.app/profile/drag...
Usual rules, "Reverse image search" is cheating, I will post answers "later"
bsky.app/profile/drag...
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XM575 - delivered to the RAF in 63. It entered service with 617 Sqn and went on to serve with the Scampton & Waddington Wings, 101, 50, and 44 Sqns.
It took part in the Falklands victory flypast over London in Oct 82 and retired in 83.
Its now at East Mids Airport.
#aviation
#coldwar
#history
It took part in the Falklands victory flypast over London in Oct 82 and retired in 83.
Its now at East Mids Airport.
#aviation
#coldwar
#history
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Bristol Scout C parked outside at Old Warden martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com
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November 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Bristol Scout C parked outside at Old Warden martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com
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A nighttime drone strike hit the Zuevska and Starobesheve thermal power plants in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region. The FP-2 guided strike drones were used.
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A nighttime drone strike hit the Zuevska and Starobesheve thermal power plants in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region. The FP-2 guided strike drones were used.
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For #TyphoonTuesday, here is F/L Lyall Shaver, 439 Squadron RCAF, showing off the chunk of the first Me262 shot down by a Typhoon (on 14 Feb 1945) that lodged in the wing of MN144 to S/L James Beatty and F/O Hugh Fraser, who shot down a 2nd Me262 that morning.
More in Alt Text.
#avgeek #ww2
More in Alt Text.
#avgeek #ww2
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
For #TyphoonTuesday, here is F/L Lyall Shaver, 439 Squadron RCAF, showing off the chunk of the first Me262 shot down by a Typhoon (on 14 Feb 1945) that lodged in the wing of MN144 to S/L James Beatty and F/O Hugh Fraser, who shot down a 2nd Me262 that morning.
More in Alt Text.
#avgeek #ww2
More in Alt Text.
#avgeek #ww2
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4th, 5th, 6th Generation Fighters: One Big Myth Is Warping Airpower Strategy - nationalsecurityjournal.org/4th-5th-6th-...
4th, 5th, 6th Generation Fighters: One Big Myth Is Warping Airpower Strategy
Do 4th-, 5th- and 6th-generation fighter labels help us think about airpower, or are they hiding the real technology choices the U.S. must make?
nationalsecurityjournal.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
4th, 5th, 6th Generation Fighters: One Big Myth Is Warping Airpower Strategy - nationalsecurityjournal.org/4th-5th-6th-...
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100 Shahed interceptions by STING anti-Shahed drone
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
100 Shahed interceptions by STING anti-Shahed drone
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Veterans at an Onward event ahead of the second reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill said the legislation is destroying confidence in government promises and corroding trust among serving personnel and key allies.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/veterans-war...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/veterans-war...
Veterans warn trust with allies breaking over Troubles bill
Veterans at an Onward event ahead of the second reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill said the legislation is destroying confidence in government promises and corroding trust among serving personnel and key allies.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Veterans at an Onward event ahead of the second reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill said the legislation is destroying confidence in government promises and corroding trust among serving personnel and key allies.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/veterans-war...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/veterans-war...
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It’s been over a year since I left Twitter.
I occasionally miss what it was and lament what it could have been.
Then I remember that what it is now is worthy of neither sentiment. Good riddance.
I occasionally miss what it was and lament what it could have been.
Then I remember that what it is now is worthy of neither sentiment. Good riddance.
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It’s been over a year since I left Twitter.
I occasionally miss what it was and lament what it could have been.
Then I remember that what it is now is worthy of neither sentiment. Good riddance.
I occasionally miss what it was and lament what it could have been.
Then I remember that what it is now is worthy of neither sentiment. Good riddance.
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“One of the attorneys said part of the operational plan involves undercover ICE and FBI agents attending and documenting church security plans.”
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“One of the attorneys said part of the operational plan involves undercover ICE and FBI agents attending and documenting church security plans.”
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#TDIH - November 18, 1978 - First flight of the McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet. In 1980, the F/A-18 was selected as the winner of the New Fighter Aircraft Project competition, and a production order was awarded. The Canadian Forces began receiving the CF-18 in 1982.
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#TDIH - November 18, 1978 - First flight of the McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet. In 1980, the F/A-18 was selected as the winner of the New Fighter Aircraft Project competition, and a production order was awarded. The Canadian Forces began receiving the CF-18 in 1982.
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1986. "A view of the bridge and superstructure of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG 24) with crew members manning the rails as the ship arrives in port. […] This [was] the first visit by US Navy ships to China in 37 years"
📷📑 catalog.archives.gov/id/6422555
📷📑 catalog.archives.gov/id/6422555
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
1986. "A view of the bridge and superstructure of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG 24) with crew members manning the rails as the ship arrives in port. […] This [was] the first visit by US Navy ships to China in 37 years"
📷📑 catalog.archives.gov/id/6422555
📷📑 catalog.archives.gov/id/6422555
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I am out to prove that you can shoot an airshow is exclusively with a phone. (Yes, I still brought my mirrorless. Haven’t used it much though).
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I am out to prove that you can shoot an airshow is exclusively with a phone. (Yes, I still brought my mirrorless. Haven’t used it much though).
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November 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Wow 😮 A federal magistrate judge overseeing the criminal case against former F.B.I. director James B. Comey just issued a ruling stating that “government misconduct may have tainted the grand jury proceedings” that led to his indictment. We expected this, but here it is.
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Wow 😮 A federal magistrate judge overseeing the criminal case against former F.B.I. director James B. Comey just issued a ruling stating that “government misconduct may have tainted the grand jury proceedings” that led to his indictment. We expected this, but here it is.
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The Komatsu-based “Fighting Dragons” of 303 Hikotai launching at sunset. This unit has now begun the transition from its F-15Js to the F-35A. Image taken from the co-located civilian airport’s viewing deck.
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The Komatsu-based “Fighting Dragons” of 303 Hikotai launching at sunset. This unit has now begun the transition from its F-15Js to the F-35A. Image taken from the co-located civilian airport’s viewing deck.
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Canadian Second Officer Helen Harrison of the Air Transport Auxiliary in November 1943 with a Spitfire IX. #ColourisedProbablyButWellDone
November 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Canadian Second Officer Helen Harrison of the Air Transport Auxiliary in November 1943 with a Spitfire IX. #ColourisedProbablyButWellDone
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FP-5 “Flamingo”
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
FP-5 “Flamingo”
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Hubble has returned to the ‘Lost Galaxy’, a spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo.
Its nickname comes from the fact that it’s extremely faint when viewed through a small telescope. Not the case for Hubble though!
Read more 👉 esahubble.org/images/potw2...
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Its nickname comes from the fact that it’s extremely faint when viewed through a small telescope. Not the case for Hubble though!
Read more 👉 esahubble.org/images/potw2...
🔭
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Hubble has returned to the ‘Lost Galaxy’, a spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo.
Its nickname comes from the fact that it’s extremely faint when viewed through a small telescope. Not the case for Hubble though!
Read more 👉 esahubble.org/images/potw2...
🔭
Its nickname comes from the fact that it’s extremely faint when viewed through a small telescope. Not the case for Hubble though!
Read more 👉 esahubble.org/images/potw2...
🔭
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As the cold arms of Winter beckon. This morning in Glastonbury felt really cold at sunrise. I even had to put my gloves on! 🥶
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
As the cold arms of Winter beckon. This morning in Glastonbury felt really cold at sunrise. I even had to put my gloves on! 🥶