Hop C
@hopc.bsky.social
Cold War Sub hunter, professional pilot for 40 years, student of history (especially BOTA)
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A Tribute to Those Still on Patrol
YouTube video by ShipWrekt
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November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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It’s the weekend! Which is when connoisseurs of fine spirits and cigars relax and listen to something informative and humorous, and we have just the episodes for you.
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Life Underway
Podcast Episode · ShipWrekt · 08/07/2024 · 2h 58m
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June 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It’s the weekend! Which is when connoisseurs of fine spirits and cigars relax and listen to something informative and humorous, and we have just the episodes for you.
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open.spotify.com/episode/4Qid...
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Back to where it all began. When I was prevailed upon to record a podcast that we hoped would get a hundred listens and exceeded all expectations. Grab a brew and learn about how to kill a cruiser.
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Sinking of the Moskva
Podcast Episode · ShipWrekt · 17/04/2024 · 1h 59m
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June 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Back to where it all began. When I was prevailed upon to record a podcast that we hoped would get a hundred listens and exceeded all expectations. Grab a brew and learn about how to kill a cruiser.
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open.spotify.com/episode/498b...
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open.spotify.com/episode/498b...
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A phenomenal run this past month with our San Carlos series and particularly the interview with a Falklands veteran.
For no bullshit maritime podcasts by people who have been there done that, visit us at:-
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For no bullshit maritime podcasts by people who have been there done that, visit us at:-
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open.spotify.com/show/2ejoHPg...
June 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A phenomenal run this past month with our San Carlos series and particularly the interview with a Falklands veteran.
For no bullshit maritime podcasts by people who have been there done that, visit us at:-
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
open.spotify.com/show/2ejoHPg...
For no bullshit maritime podcasts by people who have been there done that, visit us at:-
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
open.spotify.com/show/2ejoHPg...
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Another RC135 flight plus a P8 working further up.
June 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Another RC135 flight plus a P8 working further up.
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Not a 1000lb charge. Interesting the booms behind didn’t work. Probably purely to counter USV and not anchored to the bottom to stop divers. Placement of charge is odd as well. That’s a phenomenally thick concrete base.
June 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Not a 1000lb charge. Interesting the booms behind didn’t work. Probably purely to counter USV and not anchored to the bottom to stop divers. Placement of charge is odd as well. That’s a phenomenally thick concrete base.
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Our interview with Nick, who was onboard HMS Argonaut for the initial run into San Carlos and subsequent Argentine air attacks, is now live.
Very proud of this episode.
Links ⬇️
Very proud of this episode.
Links ⬇️
May 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Our interview with Nick, who was onboard HMS Argonaut for the initial run into San Carlos and subsequent Argentine air attacks, is now live.
Very proud of this episode.
Links ⬇️
Very proud of this episode.
Links ⬇️
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Sort of slipped under the radar here. If you know anything about TDS you’ll know what a force multiplier they are. In podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
we discussed this kit at length and I remain convinced at the very least, Link 11 has been operated by Ukraine and imho 16 as well.
we discussed this kit at length and I remain convinced at the very least, Link 11 has been operated by Ukraine and imho 16 as well.
May 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Sort of slipped under the radar here. If you know anything about TDS you’ll know what a force multiplier they are. In podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
we discussed this kit at length and I remain convinced at the very least, Link 11 has been operated by Ukraine and imho 16 as well.
we discussed this kit at length and I remain convinced at the very least, Link 11 has been operated by Ukraine and imho 16 as well.
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Several raids on the Royal Navy amphibious landing force at San Carlos were conducted starting 21 May 1982 and we will take a deep dive into those that targeted HMS Argonaut including one flown by a young Argentine Naval Aviator in an Italian built jet trainer! Epic stuff.
May 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Several raids on the Royal Navy amphibious landing force at San Carlos were conducted starting 21 May 1982 and we will take a deep dive into those that targeted HMS Argonaut including one flown by a young Argentine Naval Aviator in an Italian built jet trainer! Epic stuff.
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Episode 4 is up and worth a listen!
The battle of San Carlos is full of engagements and incidents that can be broken down, as part of the @shipwrektpod.bsky.social team @hopc.bsky.social , @dmbrookfield.bsky.social and I will be doing a two part podcast on HMS Argonaut
The battle of San Carlos is full of engagements and incidents that can be broken down, as part of the @shipwrektpod.bsky.social team @hopc.bsky.social , @dmbrookfield.bsky.social and I will be doing a two part podcast on HMS Argonaut
Episode four of our in-depth analysis of the Battle over San Carlos is now live. We cover the culmination of the attacks on Royal Navy warships, look closer at Argentinian tactics, and discuss the lessons that still have relevance today.
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Air Raid Warning Red: The Battle For San Carlos Waters- A Close Run Thing- Part 4
Podcast Episode · ShipWrekt · 13/05/2025 · 1h 24m
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May 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Episode 4 is up and worth a listen!
The battle of San Carlos is full of engagements and incidents that can be broken down, as part of the @shipwrektpod.bsky.social team @hopc.bsky.social , @dmbrookfield.bsky.social and I will be doing a two part podcast on HMS Argonaut
The battle of San Carlos is full of engagements and incidents that can be broken down, as part of the @shipwrektpod.bsky.social team @hopc.bsky.social , @dmbrookfield.bsky.social and I will be doing a two part podcast on HMS Argonaut
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A sad day for the Royal Navy.
No conjecture. No urban myths. No rumours. Just analysis from people who have been to sea on Type 42 destroyers.
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No conjecture. No urban myths. No rumours. Just analysis from people who have been to sea on Type 42 destroyers.
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Losing Sheffield, Saving Stark- Part 1
Podcast Episode · ShipWrekt · 23/09/2024 · 2h 41m
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May 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
A sad day for the Royal Navy.
No conjecture. No urban myths. No rumours. Just analysis from people who have been to sea on Type 42 destroyers.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
No conjecture. No urban myths. No rumours. Just analysis from people who have been to sea on Type 42 destroyers.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
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Folks episode two is up of our Air Raid Warning Red series. Now, this is a bit nerdy but if you really want to understand what a close run thing the battle was, we felt it’s important to understand the kit a d tactics being used.
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Air Raid Warning Red: The Battle For San Carlos Waters- Part 2
Podcast Episode · ShipWrekt · 26/04/2025 · 1h 30m
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April 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Folks episode two is up of our Air Raid Warning Red series. Now, this is a bit nerdy but if you really want to understand what a close run thing the battle was, we felt it’s important to understand the kit a d tactics being used.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
open.spotify.com/episode/2NM1...
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open.spotify.com/episode/2NM1...
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Our biggest episode yet!
It’s been a big project and the team has done us proud.
Standby for our examination of one of the Royal Navy’s and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries finest moments.
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@intercityfc.bsky.social
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@hopc.bsky.social
@rickydphillips.bsky.social
Standby for our examination of one of the Royal Navy’s and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries finest moments.
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@intercityfc.bsky.social
@dmbrookfield.bsky.social
@hopc.bsky.social
@rickydphillips.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our biggest episode yet!
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It’s been a big project and the team has done us proud.
Standby for our examination of one of the Royal Navy’s and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries finest moments.
@fouthtimelucky.bsky.social
@intercityfc.bsky.social
@dmbrookfield.bsky.social
@hopc.bsky.social
@rickydphillips.bsky.social
Standby for our examination of one of the Royal Navy’s and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries finest moments.
@fouthtimelucky.bsky.social
@intercityfc.bsky.social
@dmbrookfield.bsky.social
@hopc.bsky.social
@rickydphillips.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It’s been a big project and the team has done us proud.
Standby for our examination of one of the Royal Navy’s and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries finest moments.
@fouthtimelucky.bsky.social
@intercityfc.bsky.social
@dmbrookfield.bsky.social
@hopc.bsky.social
@rickydphillips.bsky.social
Standby for our examination of one of the Royal Navy’s and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries finest moments.
@fouthtimelucky.bsky.social
@intercityfc.bsky.social
@dmbrookfield.bsky.social
@hopc.bsky.social
@rickydphillips.bsky.social
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Texaco callsigns over Black Sea?
Ok. Thats fun. Says additional CAP to me. The Typhoons are on FT as a signal.
It’s what we cannot see that’s the fun bit.
Ok. Thats fun. Says additional CAP to me. The Typhoons are on FT as a signal.
It’s what we cannot see that’s the fun bit.
April 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Texaco callsigns over Black Sea?
Ok. Thats fun. Says additional CAP to me. The Typhoons are on FT as a signal.
It’s what we cannot see that’s the fun bit.
Ok. Thats fun. Says additional CAP to me. The Typhoons are on FT as a signal.
It’s what we cannot see that’s the fun bit.
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@hopc.bsky.social and all you submarine hunters. My paper plot for hunting an Argentine boat. Two lines of sonobuoys, a good cross fix on her radar, with furthest on circles from datum.
March 26, 2025 at 4:18 AM
@hopc.bsky.social and all you submarine hunters. My paper plot for hunting an Argentine boat. Two lines of sonobuoys, a good cross fix on her radar, with furthest on circles from datum.
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Panamanian government has approved the purchase of 4 Embraer Super Tucano light strike aircraft for the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval. The service's Enaer Pillans have some armament capacity but the Super Tucano brings impressive combat and surveillance capabilities.
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Panamá avanza en la compra de Super Tucano y Airbus C295
El gobierno de Panamá aprobó ayer, 11 de marzo, el presupuesto para la compra de cuatro Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano y dos Airbus C295 para el Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (SENAN). De esta manera, se a...
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March 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Panamanian government has approved the purchase of 4 Embraer Super Tucano light strike aircraft for the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval. The service's Enaer Pillans have some armament capacity but the Super Tucano brings impressive combat and surveillance capabilities.
www.pucara.org/post/panam%C...
www.pucara.org/post/panam%C...
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Pom Pom | Vickers' 40mm anti-aircraft firestorm
YouTube video by Armoured Archivist
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February 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Europe provides about as much direct aid to Ukraine as the United States.
European loans to Ukraine are backed by income from frozen Russian assets, not Ukraine. isw.pub/UkraineFacts...
European loans to Ukraine are backed by income from frozen Russian assets, not Ukraine. isw.pub/UkraineFacts...
February 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Europe provides about as much direct aid to Ukraine as the United States.
European loans to Ukraine are backed by income from frozen Russian assets, not Ukraine. isw.pub/UkraineFacts...
European loans to Ukraine are backed by income from frozen Russian assets, not Ukraine. isw.pub/UkraineFacts...
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Hmmmmmm ok. Well we have seen fast deployments of an AB DDG group before. Just before the invasion of Ukraine I recall. Could just be an exercise on. If heading Med then yet again USN OPSEC is excellent.
Quartet of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers leaving Norfolk, Virginia this morning - February 11, 2025
* USS Bainbridge (DDG 96)
* USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98)
* USS Cole (DDG 67)
* USS Mahan (DDG 72)
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* USS Bainbridge (DDG 96)
* USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98)
* USS Cole (DDG 67)
* USS Mahan (DDG 72)
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February 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hmmmmmm ok. Well we have seen fast deployments of an AB DDG group before. Just before the invasion of Ukraine I recall. Could just be an exercise on. If heading Med then yet again USN OPSEC is excellent.
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Confirmation of AIM-120C deliveries as well
February 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Confirmation of AIM-120C deliveries as well
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Want to know how these worked? How you would hit targets fourteen miles away before radar?
Visit us here for your one stop introduction to naval gunnery.
We put the ‘oooohhhh’ in salv…oooh.
Does that work? Salvo? Meh.
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Visit us here for your one stop introduction to naval gunnery.
We put the ‘oooohhhh’ in salv…oooh.
Does that work? Salvo? Meh.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Want to know how these worked? How you would hit targets fourteen miles away before radar?
Visit us here for your one stop introduction to naval gunnery.
We put the ‘oooohhhh’ in salv…oooh.
Does that work? Salvo? Meh.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Visit us here for your one stop introduction to naval gunnery.
We put the ‘oooohhhh’ in salv…oooh.
Does that work? Salvo? Meh.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
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And remember if Gripen is indeed a possibility again, then depending on the avionics fit and weapons provided (ie- Meteor), the Ukrainian fighter force would be able to challenge the glide bomb carriers from the air. 2/
February 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
And remember if Gripen is indeed a possibility again, then depending on the avionics fit and weapons provided (ie- Meteor), the Ukrainian fighter force would be able to challenge the glide bomb carriers from the air. 2/
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See your PC mouse? It started here with Type 984 radar. This was absolutely cutting edge in its day. It had track whilst scan, an integrated plot to present data clearly on a tactical display, and prototypes used the new trackerball technology (though production sets went to joystick).
February 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
See your PC mouse? It started here with Type 984 radar. This was absolutely cutting edge in its day. It had track whilst scan, an integrated plot to present data clearly on a tactical display, and prototypes used the new trackerball technology (though production sets went to joystick).