Burkhard Domke
@rlhdlw.bsky.social
aerospace engineer, analyst, avgeek, photographer, bookworm, scale modeler.
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all photos my own work unless otherwise stated.
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all photos my own work unless otherwise stated.
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Happy Birthday und so 🎉
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Happy Birthday und so 🎉
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The "CT.10" was a post-war French target drone, based on the German V1 with a slightly different architecture and dimensions.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The "CT.10" was a post-war French target drone, based on the German V1 with a slightly different architecture and dimensions.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
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Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 #Dreamliner site expansion.
Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes per month in 2026.
Read more: aeronewsglobal.com/boeing-south...
Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes per month in 2026.
Read more: aeronewsglobal.com/boeing-south...
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 #Dreamliner site expansion.
Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes per month in 2026.
Read more: aeronewsglobal.com/boeing-south...
Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes per month in 2026.
Read more: aeronewsglobal.com/boeing-south...
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First German Navy P-8 delivered
www.scramble.nl/military-new...
Credit photo: German Ministry of Defence
#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #GermanNavy #Marineflieger #BoeingDefense #P8A #Poseidon #MFG3 #Nordholz
www.scramble.nl/military-new...
Credit photo: German Ministry of Defence
#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #GermanNavy #Marineflieger #BoeingDefense #P8A #Poseidon #MFG3 #Nordholz
First German Navy P-8 delivered
First German Navy P-8 delivered After officially accepting the first of eight ordered Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on 1 October 2025, the German Navy received its ...
www.scramble.nl
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
First German Navy P-8 delivered
www.scramble.nl/military-new...
Credit photo: German Ministry of Defence
#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #GermanNavy #Marineflieger #BoeingDefense #P8A #Poseidon #MFG3 #Nordholz
www.scramble.nl/military-new...
Credit photo: German Ministry of Defence
#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #GermanNavy #Marineflieger #BoeingDefense #P8A #Poseidon #MFG3 #Nordholz
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Airbus nears completion of first Qantas A350-1000 for long-range Project Sunrise routes
www.flightglobal.com/air-transpor...
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Airbus nears completion of first Qantas A350-1000 for long-range Project Sunrise routes
Airbus has rolled out the first ultra-long-range A350-1000 for Australian carrier Qantas's Project Sunrise initiative. Project Sunrise envisions nonstop services to Australia's east coast from London ...
www.flightglobal.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Airbus nears completion of first Qantas A350-1000 for long-range Project Sunrise routes
www.flightglobal.com/air-transpor...
www.flightglobal.com/air-transpor...
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This is a sensitive topic, but an important one: when we talk about disinformation & propaganda we (rightly) think of Russia.
But how should we react when our partners - specifically the US - uses its information channels to attack our values or laws and aims to increase societal divisions?
But how should we react when our partners - specifically the US - uses its information channels to attack our values or laws and aims to increase societal divisions?
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This is a sensitive topic, but an important one: when we talk about disinformation & propaganda we (rightly) think of Russia.
But how should we react when our partners - specifically the US - uses its information channels to attack our values or laws and aims to increase societal divisions?
But how should we react when our partners - specifically the US - uses its information channels to attack our values or laws and aims to increase societal divisions?
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A UPS Airlines MD-11F (N259UP) bound for Honolulu, flight #5X2976 crashed on take-off from Louisville (SDF). Three crew members were on-board, all have died. N259UP was on the ground in San Antonio from Sept 3 to Oct 18. This suggests it underwent maintenance.
Video via instagram.com/speedbirdhd
Video via instagram.com/speedbirdhd
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
A UPS Airlines MD-11F (N259UP) bound for Honolulu, flight #5X2976 crashed on take-off from Louisville (SDF). Three crew members were on-board, all have died. N259UP was on the ground in San Antonio from Sept 3 to Oct 18. This suggests it underwent maintenance.
Video via instagram.com/speedbirdhd
Video via instagram.com/speedbirdhd
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Beta CEO defends projected battery business economics theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Beta CEO defends projected battery business economics
Clark says hourly operating costs factor in high cost of battery replacement
theaircurrent.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Beta CEO defends projected battery business economics theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
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J79 Low Base-Drag Nozzle🧵
I see the J79 & B-58 as being made for each other, even though it might not look as so, when considering that the XJ79 first ran on 8 June 1954, and the XB-58 first flew on 11 November 1956. But the J79 was indeed meant to be, since inception, the B-58's engine.
I see the J79 & B-58 as being made for each other, even though it might not look as so, when considering that the XJ79 first ran on 8 June 1954, and the XB-58 first flew on 11 November 1956. But the J79 was indeed meant to be, since inception, the B-58's engine.
November 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
J79 Low Base-Drag Nozzle🧵
I see the J79 & B-58 as being made for each other, even though it might not look as so, when considering that the XJ79 first ran on 8 June 1954, and the XB-58 first flew on 11 November 1956. But the J79 was indeed meant to be, since inception, the B-58's engine.
I see the J79 & B-58 as being made for each other, even though it might not look as so, when considering that the XJ79 first ran on 8 June 1954, and the XB-58 first flew on 11 November 1956. But the J79 was indeed meant to be, since inception, the B-58's engine.
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•• Low base-drag nozzle (LBDN) ••
To fix the drag & thrust problems, for the B-58's J79-GE-5 custom nozzle was designed. It was still an ejector type, but now the expansion was mechanically guided, the secondary flow being helped by the divergent inner wall of the secondary nozzle.
To fix the drag & thrust problems, for the B-58's J79-GE-5 custom nozzle was designed. It was still an ejector type, but now the expansion was mechanically guided, the secondary flow being helped by the divergent inner wall of the secondary nozzle.
a close up of a jet engine on a jet .
ALT: a close up of a jet engine on a jet .
media.tenor.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
•• Low base-drag nozzle (LBDN) ••
To fix the drag & thrust problems, for the B-58's J79-GE-5 custom nozzle was designed. It was still an ejector type, but now the expansion was mechanically guided, the secondary flow being helped by the divergent inner wall of the secondary nozzle.
To fix the drag & thrust problems, for the B-58's J79-GE-5 custom nozzle was designed. It was still an ejector type, but now the expansion was mechanically guided, the secondary flow being helped by the divergent inner wall of the secondary nozzle.
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In December 1941, Pan Am flight 18602 was trapped the wrong side of the Pacific by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
To get home, her civilian crew would need to do the near-impossible: circumnavigate the world in commercial seaplane.
In our new series, we tell tell their remarkable story.
To get home, her civilian crew would need to do the near-impossible: circumnavigate the world in commercial seaplane.
In our new series, we tell tell their remarkable story.
The Long Way Round: The remarkable journey of the California Clipper, Part 1
In 1941, the Japanese attacked Hawaii, leaving Pan Am flight 18602 trapped the wrong side of Pearl Harbour, To get home, its civilian crew would have to do something incredible: circumnavigate the wor...
theupfront.media
October 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
In December 1941, Pan Am flight 18602 was trapped the wrong side of the Pacific by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
To get home, her civilian crew would need to do the near-impossible: circumnavigate the world in commercial seaplane.
In our new series, we tell tell their remarkable story.
To get home, her civilian crew would need to do the near-impossible: circumnavigate the world in commercial seaplane.
In our new series, we tell tell their remarkable story.
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The Sperry AN/ASQ-42 bombing-navigation system (weighted 1,948 lb), at the heart of which was a 1,200 lb analog computer. Here's a more detailed article than I can write in just one post.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Sperry AN/ASQ-42 bombing-navigation system (weighted 1,948 lb), at the heart of which was a 1,200 lb analog computer. Here's a more detailed article than I can write in just one post.
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With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
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Breaking:
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard - Naval News
Hidden beneath tarpaulins, an uncommon sight at Chinese shipyards, a new trimaran-hulled vessel appears to combine features of both surface ships and submarines.
www.navalnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Breaking:
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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One of those moment where two distinctly separate aviation news items may have a lot in common, especially given the state of the geopolitical landscape.
India opens two key aviation links with China and Russia amid U.S. pressure theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @theaircurrent.com)
India opens two key aviation links with China and Russia amid U.S. pressure theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @theaircurrent.com)
India opens two key aviation links with China and Russia amid U.S. pressure
India restarts direct flights to China and moves to build Russian regional jets domestically
theaircurrent.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
One of those moment where two distinctly separate aviation news items may have a lot in common, especially given the state of the geopolitical landscape.
India opens two key aviation links with China and Russia amid U.S. pressure theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @theaircurrent.com)
India opens two key aviation links with China and Russia amid U.S. pressure theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @theaircurrent.com)
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Second import-substituted MC-21 prototype carries out maiden flight
www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/se...
www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/se...
Second import-substituted MC-21 prototype carries out maiden flight
United Aircraft has carried out the first flight of a second prototype import-substituted Yakovlev MC-21-310, advancing the type's progress towards certification. The twinjet - numbered 006 and powere...
www.flightglobal.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Second import-substituted MC-21 prototype carries out maiden flight
www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/se...
www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/se...
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Germany is ramping up its role in NATO maritime surveillance, with plans to join the U.S. and United Kingdom in expanded patrols targeting Russian submarines in the north Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea regions. (from @zadevadnais.bsky.social)
Germany joins US, UK in expanded NATO patrols targeting Russian subs
The move places Germany alongside other NATO allies already operating P-8s in the north Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea regions.
www.stripes.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Germany is ramping up its role in NATO maritime surveillance, with plans to join the U.S. and United Kingdom in expanded patrols targeting Russian submarines in the north Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea regions. (from @zadevadnais.bsky.social)
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Teal 74 mission into now-category 5 Hurricane #Melissa. Video: JeremyDeHartWX (X).
#hurricanemelissa #hurricane #noaa #hurricanehunters #eyeofthestorm
#hurricanemelissa #hurricane #noaa #hurricanehunters #eyeofthestorm
October 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Teal 74 mission into now-category 5 Hurricane #Melissa. Video: JeremyDeHartWX (X).
#hurricanemelissa #hurricane #noaa #hurricanehunters #eyeofthestorm
#hurricanemelissa #hurricane #noaa #hurricanehunters #eyeofthestorm
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MiG-21 area rule 🧵
The aerodynamic reason for changing from the MiG-21F-13's spine shape to that of the MiG-21PF's (used also on MiG-21PFS, MiG-21FL & MiG-21PFM), is never thoroughly explained.
The aerodynamic reason for changing from the MiG-21F-13's spine shape to that of the MiG-21PF's (used also on MiG-21PFS, MiG-21FL & MiG-21PFM), is never thoroughly explained.
October 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
MiG-21 area rule 🧵
The aerodynamic reason for changing from the MiG-21F-13's spine shape to that of the MiG-21PF's (used also on MiG-21PFS, MiG-21FL & MiG-21PFM), is never thoroughly explained.
The aerodynamic reason for changing from the MiG-21F-13's spine shape to that of the MiG-21PF's (used also on MiG-21PFS, MiG-21FL & MiG-21PFM), is never thoroughly explained.
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"While spacewalking I realized something, I used to think I was scared of heights but now I know I was just scared of gravity"
- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman
- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman
October 26, 2025 at 5:29 AM
"While spacewalking I realized something, I used to think I was scared of heights but now I know I was just scared of gravity"
- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman
- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman
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The SE.3131 “Gouverneur” was a VIP version of the SE.3130 “Alouette II.”
Its prototype, an "Alouette II" modified with the addition of fairings, made its maiden flight in 1957.
The fairings significantly increased its weight, however, causing it to lose its flight qualities.
Its prototype, an "Alouette II" modified with the addition of fairings, made its maiden flight in 1957.
The fairings significantly increased its weight, however, causing it to lose its flight qualities.
October 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The SE.3131 “Gouverneur” was a VIP version of the SE.3130 “Alouette II.”
Its prototype, an "Alouette II" modified with the addition of fairings, made its maiden flight in 1957.
The fairings significantly increased its weight, however, causing it to lose its flight qualities.
Its prototype, an "Alouette II" modified with the addition of fairings, made its maiden flight in 1957.
The fairings significantly increased its weight, however, causing it to lose its flight qualities.
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It seems the stupidity of moving Discovery from NASM UHC is gathering pace. While sectioning the orbiter to enable her move would be a crime, it would also mean open season for the rest of US National Collection.
This is the worst timeline.
www.space.com/space-explor...
This is the worst timeline.
www.space.com/space-explor...
The Smithsonian might have to cut space shuttle Discovery into pieces
"You'd be doing irreparable damage."
www.space.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It seems the stupidity of moving Discovery from NASM UHC is gathering pace. While sectioning the orbiter to enable her move would be a crime, it would also mean open season for the rest of US National Collection.
This is the worst timeline.
www.space.com/space-explor...
This is the worst timeline.
www.space.com/space-explor...
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“Any politician who seriously doubts that the current US government could use AWS, Azure, and Google as a political lever is deceiving themselves and the public. … If Europe doesn't finally get moving, the AWS outage was just a mild breeze compared to what the old world can predictably expect.”
Comment on the total outage at AWS: Learned nothing in the last 30 years
After the recent AWS outage, multi-cloud is supposedly the answer. But that's misleading – US dependency is the core problem, argues Martin Loschwitz.
www.heise.de
October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“Any politician who seriously doubts that the current US government could use AWS, Azure, and Google as a political lever is deceiving themselves and the public. … If Europe doesn't finally get moving, the AWS outage was just a mild breeze compared to what the old world can predictably expect.”