Claire Parr
@n74589-id.bsky.social
Live by the sea. Love vintage aircraft, especially the DC-3/C-47/C-53/Dakota ✈️❤️
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The C-47 Dakota with Vaerus Jet Sales might just be the coolest marketing idea in aviation history. A polished-aluminium warbird sitting proudly among modern jets and honestly, those propellers are so shiny me and Mikey could take selfies in them. A perfect mix of heritage and style!
#Aviation
#Aviation
November 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The C-47 Dakota with Vaerus Jet Sales might just be the coolest marketing idea in aviation history. A polished-aluminium warbird sitting proudly among modern jets and honestly, those propellers are so shiny me and Mikey could take selfies in them. A perfect mix of heritage and style!
#Aviation
#Aviation
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Welcome to our new followers, to get even more warbirds content, visit our website at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk and read profiles on over 90 aircraft, a range of articles, our Battle of Britain timeline and our guide to aviation museums.
November 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Welcome to our new followers, to get even more warbirds content, visit our website at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk and read profiles on over 90 aircraft, a range of articles, our Battle of Britain timeline and our guide to aviation museums.
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“Mr. Waltz, this is the United Nations General Assembly,” the Cuban Foreign Minister said, cutting off Mike Waltz. “It is not a Signal chat. Nor is it the House of Representatives,” he added, also calling Waltz’s remarks “uncivilized, crude and gross.”
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November 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“Mr. Waltz, this is the United Nations General Assembly,” the Cuban Foreign Minister said, cutting off Mike Waltz. “It is not a Signal chat. Nor is it the House of Representatives,” he added, also calling Waltz’s remarks “uncivilized, crude and gross.”
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October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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It may look like a regular C-47, but this is the AC-47 Spooky, the first true gunship. Armed with three Miniguns firing up to 6,000 rounds a minute, it rained fire in tight circles over Vietnam. Nicknamed Puff the Magic Dragon, it inspired the AC-119 and AC-130 that followed.
#aviation #aircraft
#aviation #aircraft
October 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Spitfire and Blenheim at the #IWMDuxford.
October 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Spitfire and Blenheim at the #IWMDuxford.
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Australia Receives First AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The first two of 29 AH-64Es have arrived at RAAF Base Townsville, where they will be assigned to the 1st Aviation Regiment.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/10/06/a...
The first two of 29 AH-64Es have arrived at RAAF Base Townsville, where they will be assigned to the 1st Aviation Regiment.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/10/06/a...
Australia Receives First AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The first two of 29 AH-64Es have arrived at RAAF Base Townsville, where they will be assigned to the 1st Aviation Regiment. The first two new AH-64E
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October 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Australia Receives First AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The first two of 29 AH-64Es have arrived at RAAF Base Townsville, where they will be assigned to the 1st Aviation Regiment.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/10/06/a...
The first two of 29 AH-64Es have arrived at RAAF Base Townsville, where they will be assigned to the 1st Aviation Regiment.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/10/06/a...
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Here’s a question for you, why do aircraft turn into wind before a power check? It keeps engines cool, prevents FOD from hitting aircraft behind, and lets pilots confirm all systems are working. Better to spot a problem on the ground!
#aviation #warbirds #aviationlovers #pilotlife #aviationdaily
#aviation #warbirds #aviationlovers #pilotlife #aviationdaily
October 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Here’s a question for you, why do aircraft turn into wind before a power check? It keeps engines cool, prevents FOD from hitting aircraft behind, and lets pilots confirm all systems are working. Better to spot a problem on the ground!
#aviation #warbirds #aviationlovers #pilotlife #aviationdaily
#aviation #warbirds #aviationlovers #pilotlife #aviationdaily
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Looks like the turd doesn't fall far from the fascist's ass.
October 3, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Looks like the turd doesn't fall far from the fascist's ass.
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Entering service in 1941, the Lancaster spent 15 years with the RAF. Find out 25 facts about the Lancaster, from its origins in the Manchester to its possible deployment to the Pacific at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/25-... #ww2 #worldwar2
May 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Entering service in 1941, the Lancaster spent 15 years with the RAF. Find out 25 facts about the Lancaster, from its origins in the Manchester to its possible deployment to the Pacific at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/25-... #ww2 #worldwar2
N151ZE, "Ready 4 Duty, a R4D-6S Dakota, who has flown 12,000 miles from Texas to England to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Seen here arriving at Shuttleworth, Old Warden on Sunday 11 May 2025
#Navy2Victory #R4D #Dakota #Ready4Duty #VE80 #CAFDallasFortWorthWing #Shuttleworth
#Navy2Victory #R4D #Dakota #Ready4Duty #VE80 #CAFDallasFortWorthWing #Shuttleworth
May 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
N151ZE, "Ready 4 Duty, a R4D-6S Dakota, who has flown 12,000 miles from Texas to England to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Seen here arriving at Shuttleworth, Old Warden on Sunday 11 May 2025
#Navy2Victory #R4D #Dakota #Ready4Duty #VE80 #CAFDallasFortWorthWing #Shuttleworth
#Navy2Victory #R4D #Dakota #Ready4Duty #VE80 #CAFDallasFortWorthWing #Shuttleworth
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Photographers Capture Stunning Images of German Tornado Firing AARGM Missile Over China Lake Ranges
German Tornado Fires AARGM During Low-Level Test Flight Over California Desert.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/30/t...
German Tornado Fires AARGM During Low-Level Test Flight Over California Desert.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/30/t...
Photographers Capture Stunning Images of German Tornado Firing AARGM Missile Over China Lake Ranges
German Tornado Fires AARGM During Low-Level Test Flight Over California Desert. On Apr. 3, 2025, aviation photographers Jarod Hamilton and Ian Recchio
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April 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Photographers Capture Stunning Images of German Tornado Firing AARGM Missile Over China Lake Ranges
German Tornado Fires AARGM During Low-Level Test Flight Over California Desert.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/30/t...
German Tornado Fires AARGM During Low-Level Test Flight Over California Desert.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/30/t...
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April 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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“Talking to the guy is sometimes like listening to really rusty nails on a chalkboard,” a senior Trump administration official told the publication. “He’s just the most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with, and that is saying something.”
www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-26...
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Elon Musk responds with 'laughing emojis' to stories of workers' lives he's ruined: report
Billionaire Elon Musk has gone on a mass firing spree of federal employees, and Rolling Stone reports he's been immensely enjoying himself while doing so.According to sources who spoke with the magazi...
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April 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
“Talking to the guy is sometimes like listening to really rusty nails on a chalkboard,” a senior Trump administration official told the publication. “He’s just the most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with, and that is saying something.”
www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-26...
www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-26...
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A man who was mistakenly deported from the state of Maryland to a mega-jail in El Salvador is "alive and secure", a US official has told a judge.
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Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador 'alive and secure', US says
A judge has called for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
A man who was mistakenly deported from the state of Maryland to a mega-jail in El Salvador is "alive and secure", a US official has told a judge.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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As predicted on @pivotpod.bsky.social
DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.
Gift article
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.
Gift article
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...
DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress (Gift Article)
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.
www.nytimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
As predicted on @pivotpod.bsky.social
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The International Sanicole Airshow welcomes another debutant in 2025 with Team Thunder from Sweden who will be flying a pyrotechnic spectacular during the Sunset show.
📸 Aage Paulsen
PREVIEW: buff.ly/zddPO0u
WEB: buff.ly/CL8IVxr
#airshows #avgeek #airdisplays
📸 Aage Paulsen
PREVIEW: buff.ly/zddPO0u
WEB: buff.ly/CL8IVxr
#airshows #avgeek #airdisplays
April 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The International Sanicole Airshow welcomes another debutant in 2025 with Team Thunder from Sweden who will be flying a pyrotechnic spectacular during the Sunset show.
📸 Aage Paulsen
PREVIEW: buff.ly/zddPO0u
WEB: buff.ly/CL8IVxr
#airshows #avgeek #airdisplays
📸 Aage Paulsen
PREVIEW: buff.ly/zddPO0u
WEB: buff.ly/CL8IVxr
#airshows #avgeek #airdisplays
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More international participants have been announced for RIAT:
Royal Danish Air Force
F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)
F-16BM Fighting Falcon (S)
German Navy
Sea Lynx Mk.88 (S)
Cold War Era Types
Dornier Do 27 (S) Private
PREVIEW: buff.ly/TbUdFbP
WEB: buff.ly/MOct9Ny
#RIAT25 #airshows #avgeek
Royal Danish Air Force
F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)
F-16BM Fighting Falcon (S)
German Navy
Sea Lynx Mk.88 (S)
Cold War Era Types
Dornier Do 27 (S) Private
PREVIEW: buff.ly/TbUdFbP
WEB: buff.ly/MOct9Ny
#RIAT25 #airshows #avgeek
April 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
More international participants have been announced for RIAT:
Royal Danish Air Force
F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)
F-16BM Fighting Falcon (S)
German Navy
Sea Lynx Mk.88 (S)
Cold War Era Types
Dornier Do 27 (S) Private
PREVIEW: buff.ly/TbUdFbP
WEB: buff.ly/MOct9Ny
#RIAT25 #airshows #avgeek
Royal Danish Air Force
F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)
F-16BM Fighting Falcon (S)
German Navy
Sea Lynx Mk.88 (S)
Cold War Era Types
Dornier Do 27 (S) Private
PREVIEW: buff.ly/TbUdFbP
WEB: buff.ly/MOct9Ny
#RIAT25 #airshows #avgeek
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End of an Era: Kadena Conducts Last Operational F-15 Eagle Flight
After 45 years of operations, the 18th Wing conducted its last F-15C Eagle sortie, which also represents the type's last U.S. Air Force active-duty flight.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/28/k...
After 45 years of operations, the 18th Wing conducted its last F-15C Eagle sortie, which also represents the type's last U.S. Air Force active-duty flight.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/28/k...
End of an Era: Kadena Conducts Last Operational F-15 Eagle Flight
After 45 years of operations, the 18th Wing conducted its last F-15C Eagle sortie, which also represents the type's last U.S. Air Force active-duty
theaviationist.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
End of an Era: Kadena Conducts Last Operational F-15 Eagle Flight
After 45 years of operations, the 18th Wing conducted its last F-15C Eagle sortie, which also represents the type's last U.S. Air Force active-duty flight.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/28/k...
After 45 years of operations, the 18th Wing conducted its last F-15C Eagle sortie, which also represents the type's last U.S. Air Force active-duty flight.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/28/k...
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P-51D-20NA N473TF "Big Beautiful Doll" departs at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #P51 #P51D #Mustang #WWII #Warbird #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025
March 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
P-51D-20NA N473TF "Big Beautiful Doll" departs at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #P51 #P51D #Mustang #WWII #Warbird #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025
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The muskrats are back and it's mating season! They are one of my favorite creatures.
#muskrats #critters #wildlife #nature #photography
#muskrats #critters #wildlife #nature #photography
March 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The muskrats are back and it's mating season! They are one of my favorite creatures.
#muskrats #critters #wildlife #nature #photography
#muskrats #critters #wildlife #nature #photography
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Video Reveals GBU-53/B StormBreaker ‘SDB II’ Deployed In Action Against Houthis
Footage shows Super Hornets launching from USS Harry S. Truman carrying a variety of weapons, including the GBU-53/B and AGM-154 JSOW bombs and the AGM-84 SLAM-ER missile.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/25/g...
Footage shows Super Hornets launching from USS Harry S. Truman carrying a variety of weapons, including the GBU-53/B and AGM-154 JSOW bombs and the AGM-84 SLAM-ER missile.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/25/g...
Video Reveals GBU-53/B StormBreaker ‘SDB II’ Deployed In Action Against Houthis
CENTCOM footage shows F/A-18 Super Hornets launching from the USS Harry S. Truman carrying a variety of weapons, including the GBU-53/B StormBreaker and
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March 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Video Reveals GBU-53/B StormBreaker ‘SDB II’ Deployed In Action Against Houthis
Footage shows Super Hornets launching from USS Harry S. Truman carrying a variety of weapons, including the GBU-53/B and AGM-154 JSOW bombs and the AGM-84 SLAM-ER missile.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/25/g...
Footage shows Super Hornets launching from USS Harry S. Truman carrying a variety of weapons, including the GBU-53/B and AGM-154 JSOW bombs and the AGM-84 SLAM-ER missile.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/25/g...
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Venice. I'm going to like it here.
March 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Venice. I'm going to like it here.