#Falcon jet for sale

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Reasons To Consider a Falcon Jet For Sale

Many buyers for quality private jets will save time and help them to speed up their business operations. Apart from individual business owners, big corporations and even groups are eager to travel in an airplane that may be used as necessary. The long queues at commercial airports are thus made redundant with hurrying up to catch a flight being unnecessary too. A prospective investor is likely to be spoilt for choice as many jets are on display at any given time. ​  A first-time investor or a layperson with no knowledge about aviation and the related industry is at a loss when the time comes to finalize the order. No worries! It is customary to team up with an experienced aviation broker who is well-informed about the details of purchasing a superior Falcon jet for sale When in the market for a Dassault Falcon jet, there are multiple models to choose from. True, a brand-new jet may be cost-prohibitive for many, but a pre-owned one will be fine, too. The aviation broker will be able to ensure an inspection and organize a test flight on behalf of the buyer. A Dassault Falcon 900 may fit the requirement even when it is a few years old.  It is indeed interesting to know that the Falcon-900 was developed along the lines of the Falcon-50, with many of the features being similar. The cabin was much more extensive and added to the users' comfort.

The following aspects make it an exciting and compelling purchase at present:

· 8 200 km of automated controls · Includes three jet engines · Two pilots need to fly the Falcon Jet

The Falcon-900 was followed by several more or less similar models with minor additions. The models that were popularized over the years include 900 MPA,  900 C, 900 EX EASy, and 900 DX EASy. The Falcon 900LX succeeded them in becoming one of the most coveted jets.

These Falcon jets come in varied ranges from 7,500 km to 8,800 km. The crew consists of two pilots and may include a stewardess when on a long-haul flight. The comfortable cabin is 11.90 meters long and 2.34 meters wide.

The users are almost always pleased with the performance. This type of private jet from Dassault Falcon is known to be an exceptional jet according to its performance and comfort. It is the Falcon-900 LX that is way ahead of its competitors because of its long range. One can safely fly from Switzerland to Russia without experiencing any trouble en route to the destination.

The spacious cabin can hold up to 18 passengers in a tight configuration. 10 to 12 passengers can be accommodated quite comfortably otherwise. There are several other amenities onboard, including a galley and a large luggage hold to store the possessions perfectly.

Investors may also consider buying a Citation jet for sale when they are interested in buying a jet known for reliability, versatility, and innovation. 

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FORD TORINO GT

Walking around a 1970/71 SportsRoof Torino at a classic car show in the States could be a confusing experience for Ozzie Ford enthusiasts. They might well be wondering, ‘Have I come all this way to look at a customised XA-XC Falcon hardtop?’ And for good reason.

When Ford Australia’s designers and engineers first sat down with blank sheets of paper in 1968 to come up with an all-new Falcon for 1972, the brief required them to make a comprehensive break from past styling. The boxy Falcon XY shape was to make way for the organic flowing look we became familiar with in the XA model and the subsequent XB and XC updates. At that time the Torino team at Dearborn was a couple of years ahead of Ford Australia in making a similar transition to a sleeker body style. No surprise then that the Ford Australia team made a conscious decision to draw on the second-generation Torino concept for some XA design elements. The decision was a no brainer. Why put in the effort and take on the costs of the pioneering stage of developing a new model when your corporate cousins have already done those hard yards?

Perhaps I’m not alone in admitting that the Torino made only a smallish blip on my Ford-model radar over the years. My excuse is that from an Australian perspective at least the Torino existed largely in the shadow of its high-profile stablemate, the Mustang.

This relative anonymity is surprising when you consider the Torino’s exposure on screens large and small over the decades. While the Gran Torino model got excellent exposure in the Starsky and Hutch TV series in the 70s and 80s and the later movie, its starring role in Clint Eastwood’s perfectly named 2008 movie, Gran Torino. capped off its profile raising. After seeing that movie you had a pretty good handle on what at least one classic Torino – the 1972 Gran Torino Sport – was all about. But there’s way more to the Torino story than was revealed by its '15 minutes of (TV/movie) fame'.

The Torino was launched in 1968 as an upmarket, upsized addition to the US Fairlane range. Naming it after Italy’s Motown was an interesting, but not ground-breaking move for Fomoco, with models like Capri, Montego and Granada also honouring various geographical locations. I'm not too sure, though, that a generously sized Torino would be my first choice for navigating the often narrow and crowded confines of its namesake city’s streets.

The Torino’s arrival relegated Fairlane-badged cars to entry-level status in Ford’s intermediate-category (US) line-up – a point underlined by Fairlane's sharing a number of panels with the utilitarian Ranchero pickup. Ultimately the Fairlane name was dropped from what had become the Torino model-range, bizarrely at the time when the Australian Fairlane was just hitting its straps as a desirable aspirational model with a long profitable future ahead of it for Ford Australia.

The Torino covered most model-variant bases with two four-door sedans, a two-door hardtop, even a Squire wagon, as well as Torino GT versions that also included a convertible. While base-line Torinos initially offered a 200ci in-line six as standard, V8 options included the 302ci, two versions of the 390ci and some months into the 1968 model year the 428ci Cobra-Jet was added to the motor menu to give credibility to the GT version's claim to 'Muscle Car' status.

The fresh styling of the second-generation Torino of 1970/71 we opened with was widely praised by the American motoring media. New engines included the 351ci Cleveland and buyers really wanting to burn some bitumen could opt for the Torino Cobra, powered by the legendary Cobra-Jet 429, a purpose-built hi-po engine that claimed an impressive 370 horsepower. Healthy Torino sales continued to produce smiles in Ford’s executive suite.

By 1972 with the 'Muscle Car' era fading to grey in the US, the GT label was dropped in favour of the blander ‘Gran Torino Sport’ label. These larger third-generation Torinos moved from the previous car’s taut ’n' terrific unitary construction, in favour of heavier body-on-frame construction. The Torino’s high-performance glory days were now fading fast.

Further evolution through to 1976, the Torino’s finale model, produced successively more laid-back Torinos – a process that for performance fans provided a grim contrast with the early Torino Cobras that had proudly flown the Ford flag in NASCAR racing.

Ford's Torino made a great start in 1968 by selling more than 100,000 units into a market begging for affordable ‘muscle’ cars. 1969 saw numbers dip by half but then recover. Entering the 1970s, sales were averaging above 60,000 annually. Lots of GT Torinos have been preserved or restored so there remains a deep pool into which buyers can dip to find decent cars.

Scarce variations including the 429 Cobra-Jet and Talladega occasionally top six figures in US sales but aren’t as yet totally out of reach.

The minimum specification a Torino buyer should consider while remaining credible is an M-Code with 5.8 litres and automatic transmission. These were built from 1970-72 and a few did come to Australia. Importing a decent car today will cost $45-55,000.

Seeking out a 6.4 or even 7.0-litre (390 or 428 cubic inch) GT will more seriously dent the balance. However they generally cost less than similar-looking XA-XB Falcon GT Hardtops.

Deep pockets and due diligence come to the fore when your target is an R-Code Cobra. Genuine, number-matching cars in close to showroom order (plus the cost of freighting and registering upon arrival) will top A$100,000.

VALUE RANGE:

1968-72 Ford Torino

Fair: $24,500 Good: $48,000 Excellent: $65,000 (GT390) 

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Marauder II

First built in 3012, the Marauder II is a successful attempt to take the firepower of the Marauder and combine it with the reliability and ruggedness of an assault chassis.

In 3010 officers of the famous Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit contracted with Blackwell Industries of New Valencia on the project of modifying the highly successful 75-ton Marauder into a 100-ton assault 'Mech. Working from existing plans the design phase proved to be very short, the process of reinforcing the Marauder chassis turned out to be easier than expected, enhanced by the removal of the finicky and temperamental General Motors Whirlwind Autocannon for a much simpler Large Laser. First appearing with the famous Zeta Battalion before spreading to Alpha Regiment, the Dragoons' enemies soon learned to fear the appearance of Marauder IIs as foreshadowing a major advance, as for the remainder of the Third Succession War it remained the exclusive property of the mysterious Dragoons.

This changed after the Fourth Succession War when Colonel Jaime Wolf authorized Blackwell to increase production and allow outside buyers access, on the provision that each sale had to be approved by the Dragoons.

Though customers like Barber's Marauder II would help drive the considerable interest and demand for the powerful assault 'Mech, they would also damage its seeming aura of invincibility following their ignoble destruction by Clan Jade Falcon on Koniz in June 3064. Seeking to rekindle interest in their flagship 'Mech following its disastrous showing on Koniz, GM/Blackwell noted the Vicore Industries triggered refresh of "classic" designs to develop a more powerful and visually refreshed model. The resulting MAD-4S variant was the first widely available Marauder II, Wolf's Dragoons' easing of sale restrictions partly motivated by profit but also as a means to punish the Lyran Alliance for the theft of the Blackwell developed light fusion engine, as of 3067 selling the 'Mech to all interested parties save those the Dragoons were fighting against in the Chaos March; the Word of Blake and the members of the Trinity Alliance.

The demand for the Marauder II would only increase in the Jihad following the Blakist destruction of GM and Blackwell's production facilities for the 'Mech as part of their vendetta against the Wolf's Dragoons, with many salvaged examples in use among the nations of the Inner Sphere in a large number of variations following the Blakists' fall, the most notable being the MAD-6D developed by the Federated Suns and shared with the Republic of the Sphere.

As the Dragoons' Marauder II factory on Outreach didn't survive the Jihad, Irian BattleMechs Unlimited purchased the design plans from the Dragoons and, after retooling their Awesome lines on Irian, began producing the newly acquired design. During the Dark Age Era, the Republic of the Sphere ordered Irian to shut down many of their 'Mech production lines, including the Marauder II - however, they never ceased producing them.

With the Marauder already a powerful and popular 'Mech, the Dragoons' goals with the Marauder II were to enhance its abilities by strengthening its chassis to carry a much heavier armor and weapons load. The 'Mech was then armored with nineteen tons of Valiant Lamellor armor, giving it protection that rivals that of the Atlas and fitted with thirteen additional heat sinks, a total of twenty-nine, to allow a more ferocious rate of fire. Retaining its progenitor's Vlar 300-rated engine, with the MAD-5A built around an extralight fusion engine to save more weight for weapons. To make up for the reduced mobility, the Marauder II was outfitted with three Chilton 600 jump jets that give it a jumping capability of up to ninety meters.

Retaining only the two Magna Mk II Medium Lasers, the 5A variant of the Marauder II carries as its primary weapons a pair of Magna Firestar ER PPCs in its arms which give it a powerful long range punch compared to the 4A. The ER PPCs are backed up by a right torso-mounted Mydron Excel LB 10-X Autocannon which gives the Marauder II the tactical flexibility of using both solid and cluster rounds. Curiously the 5A is built with CASE only in its right torso, yet its three ton LB-X Autocannon ammunition bay sits in the left torso, leading some observers to suggest another projectile weapon field kit variant was being contemplated.

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Belgium unexpectedly announces the end of the F-16 Solo Display demo team

Fernando Valduga

On February 19, 2024, the Belgian Air Force announced the unexpected dissolution of its famous F-16 Solo Display, citing the transition already begun to the F-35A Lightning II and other reasons.

The Belgian Air Force announced completely unexpectedly that the solo display of the F-16 will no longer exist. The decision is accompanied by the immediate dissolution of the exhibition team. This means that the 44-year story of the solo exhibition of the F-16 of the Belgian Air Component, which was so popular among viewers, suddenly and abruptly comes to an end.

The Belgian armed forces justified the end of the solo display of the F-16 with the ongoing transition of the F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II and also cited a decreasing number of F-16s available as the reason. Some F-16s of the Belgian Air Component are actually reaching the end of their structural life. In addition, some F-16s are needed to support the training of Ukrainian pilots of this type.

The history of the F-16 Solo Display began 44 years ago, when the F-16 was demonstrated to numerous viewers in Belgium and abroad. During this period, only 19 different solo exhibition pilots flew in the demonstrations and were supported by a large number of aircraft technicians to ensure that the demonstrations could always take place.

Senior aviator captain Steven "Vrieske" De Vries was the last Belgian solo pilot of the F-16, and the F-16 dubbed the "Dream Viper" was the last Belgian show jet of the F-16.

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Luxury Private Jets for Sale in the USA 👈

In recent years, the demand for luxury private jets has surged in the United States. As business travel becomes more frequent and personal travel becomes a priority for affluent individuals, owning a private jet has transformed into a status symbol that offers unmatched convenience, privacy, and comfort.

The Appeal of Private Jet Ownership

ConvenienceOwning a luxury private jet allows individuals to bypass the hassle of commercial airlines. Passengers can fly on their schedules, access remote destinations, and avoid long security lines. This freedom significantly enhances productivity for business executives.Privacy and ComfortA private jet provides an exclusive space tailored to the owner's needs. From onboard conferencing facilities to luxurious lounges, a private jet offers an environment conducive to both work and relaxation.Status SymbolIn addition to its practical advantages, a luxury private jet serves as a symbol of success and prestige. For many, it represents the culmination of years of hard work and achievement.

Options for Luxury Jets in the USA

When considering the purchase of a luxury private jet, potential buyers can choose from a variety of models, each offering unique features and capabilities. Below is a table highlighting some popular options available in the marketplace:Jet ModelPassenger CapacityRange (miles)Average PriceBombardier Global 7500147,700$73 millionGulfstream G700197,500$75 millionDassault Falcon 8X146,450$60 millionEmbraer Legacy 650E133,900$36 millionCessna Citation Longitude123,500$26 million

The Buying Process

Acquiring a luxury private jet is a significant investment and requires careful consideration. The buying process typically involves the following steps:

Research and SelectionBuyers should evaluate the types of aircraft that meet their requirements in terms of range, passenger capacity, and onboard amenities.

BudgetingAside from the purchase price, potential owners must consider operational costs, maintenance, insurance, and crew salaries.

Engaging ExpertsConsulting with aviation experts, brokers, and legal advisors can provide insight and guidance throughout the purchasing process.

Inspection and Test FlightsBefore finalizing the purchase, it's crucial to conduct a thorough inspection and experience a test flight to ensure the jet meets all expectations.

Finalizing the SaleOnce satisfied with the inspection and negotiations, buyers can proceed with legal documentation to complete the purchase.

Conclusion

The allure of luxury private jets is undeniable, offering a combination of convenience, privacy, and prestige that is hard to match. As the aviation market continues to expand, the United States remains a hub for those seeking to acquire these magnificent flying machines.For prospective buyers, understanding the intricacies of ownership and the available options is key to making an informed investment. With careful planning and expert guidance, the dream of owning a private jet can soon become a reality.

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Ogun FTZ deal: Chinese firm targets Nigeria assets in eight countries

Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, the Chinese firm that got a court injunction to ground three presidential jets belonging to the Federal Government in Europe, has initiated plans to seize other Nigerian assets in the United Kingdom, United States of America and in six other countries, The PUNCH has learnt. Newalso learnt that the company had instituted legal proceedings in about eight jurisdictions globally, regarding the dispute.The other countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Singapore and the British Virgin Islands, documents relating to the case, which were obtained by our correspondent, were revealed on Thursday.This comes as the Federal Government vowed to protect its foreign assets from “predators.” There has been serious controversy following reports that the Chinese company got judgement to ground three presidential jets belonging to the Federal Government.In 2001, China and Nigeria signed a bilateral investment treaty aimed at promoting commercial investment between the two countries. In 2007, Ogun State reportedly entered into a joint venture agreement with a Chinese company and another company to create the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone Company. The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, a Federal Government entity that oversees free-trade zones in Nigeria, then delegated control and operation of the free-trade zone to the company. In 2010, the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone Company contracted with Zhongshan’s parent company to develop an industrial park in the free-trade zone. The goal was for Zhongshan’s parent company to develop the park and build factories in it for tenants to use. In the first half of 2016, however, the agreement between both parties was terminated, leading to Zhongshan filing lawsuits in Nigerian federal and state courts seeking reinstatement of its contractual rights but the legal proceedings were discontinued in Spring 2018. However, a French court, recently, authorised the seizure of three of Nigeria’s presidential jets, two of the jets – a Dassault Falcon 7X and a Boeing 737 – are part of Nigeria’s presidential air fleet that were recently put up for sale and the third, an Airbus 330 purchased by Nigeria, but not yet delivered. Zhongshan had again dragged Ogun to court, where an independent arbitral tribunal, chaired by the former President of the UK Supreme Court, awarded the Chinese firm $74.5m compensation, which Ogun was yet to pay. The court order prohibited Nigeria from moving or selling the presidential jets until the Chinese firm was paid the $74.5m by Ogun, its sub-national. However, documents indicated that the Chinese company attempted to seize a jet being recovered by the country from Dan Etete as proceeds from fraudulent acts in Canada. The Federal Government had tracked down and grounded the luxury private jet purchased by former petroleum minister, Etete, with some of the alleged proceeds of the notorious $1.3bn Malabu OPL245 oil deal. The goal is clear – that Mr Etete will avoid the seizure of an asset he got with stolen Nigerian money, with Zhongshan’s connivance.” According to the documents, Zhongshan was originally engaged as a developer and manager of Fucheng Industrial Park but was asked to manage the facility after the government terminated the joint venture with CAI because it didn’t meet the necessary requirements. The document claimed that the Ogun government cancelled the contract after it received a Diplomatic Note 1601 from the Economic and Commercial Section of the PRC Consulate in Lagos, alleging that Guangdong illegally held shares in China Africa Investment Limited, a state asset and that entity (New South Group) was the company properly entitled to manage OGFTZ. The document read, “In 2007, the Ogun State Government, in partnership with the Guangdong province in China conceived and set up the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, which sits on 2,000 hectares in Igbesa, Ogun State. “Ogun State signed a Joint Venture Agreement directly with China Guangdong Xinguang China-Africa Investment Limited representing Guangdong Province in the joint venture. OGFTZ houses several enterprises as well as subdevelopments, including one Fucheng Industrial Park, measuring 224 hectares. In 2010, OGFTZ contracted Zhongshan to develop and manage Fucheng Industrial Park.“ However, in 2012, Ogun State terminated the joint venture with CAI because CAI had not met obligations under the 2007 JVA. Ogun State then appointed Zhongshan as an interim manager of the Zone, since it was already managing Fucheng Industrial Park. In June 2012, Zhongshan assumed management control of a 51 per cent stake in CAI and subsequently signed another JVA with Ogun State Government in September 2013.”It further stated that the company had been making efforts to enforce the tribunal award. As of August 2024, there are court proceedings in about eight jurisdictions of the world regarding this dispute. “These include USA, UK, Belgium, Canada, France, and the British Virgin Islands. Till date, Zhongshan has not realised a single penny from the Award, and all signs indicate that Zhongshan is unlikely to do so anytime soon.” It added that the company was still tracking the location of Nigerian assets abroad. Meanwhile, a court document has revealed that the Chinese company was demanding compensation of $130.6m due to a breach of contract by reneging on terms between both parties to create the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone. The document obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, however, listed the Federal Government as the defendant because the direct agreement was between Nigeria and China and not with the company based on international treaty conditions. The case filed at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (No. 1:22-cv-00170) was argued April 22, 2024 and decided August 9, 2024 by Circuit Judges Millett, Katsas and Childs. In presenting its argument, the company stated that Nigeria violated the Investment Treaty with China in five ways “by failing to provide Zhongshan with fair and equitable treatment, engaging in unreasonable discrimination, neglecting to protect Zhongshan, breaching the contract, and wrongfully expropriating investments without compensation.” Giving details of the deal, the company said it invested millions of dollars and significant resources to develop and build infrastructure in the industrial park, including roads, utilities and opened services such as a hospital, hotel, supermarket, and bank. By 2016, businesses had moved into the zone and Nigeria had collected approximately N160m in tax revenue from the free-trade zone. Read the full article

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The seizure restricts the movement, sale, or purchase of the jets until the Chinese company receives its compensation. Premium Times reported that the court authorized the seizure of three jets from Nigeria’s presidential fleet following a contractual dispute between Zhongshan, a Chinese company, and the Ogun State government. The jets seized include a Dassault Falcon […]

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Three Nigerian Presidential Jets Seized Abroad Amid Ogun State, Chinese Firm Legal Dispute.     A French court has authorized the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government of Nigeria, following a legal dispute involving Ogun State and Chinese firm Zhongshan.   Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the jets, part of the Nigerian presidential air fleet, were targeted due to a long-standing battle over a $74.5 million arbitration award in favor of Zhongshan.   Read Also : Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, World Richest Woman, Loses $13 Billion   The seized aircraft include a Dassault Falcon 7X stationed at Le Bourget airport in Paris, a Boeing 737 at Basel-Mulhouse airport in Switzerland, and an Airbus 330, which Nigeria had purchased but not yet received.   The court's order prohibits the movement, sale, or purchase of these jets until the awarded amount is paid to Zhongshan.   Read Also : EFCC Detains NAHCON Chairman, Secretary Over N90 Billion Hajj Subsidy Scam   This legal action stems from a 2016 dispute when Ogun State revoked Zhongshan's contract to manage an export processing zone. The case was brought before an independent arbitral tribunal, chaired by the former President of the UK Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Zhongshan.   Despite this ruling, the Ogun State government has not honored the award, prompting Zhongshan to seek enforcement through the seizure of Nigerian assets abroad.   Pay Attention To: EFCC Breaks Silence Amidst Reports of Donating N50 Billion to Support Student Loan Scheme   The Nigerian government has not yet commented on the situation, which has escalated to include the recent confiscation of Nigerian-owned buildings in Liverpool, England, by a UK court related to the same dispute. These properties, located at 15 Aigburth Hall Road and Beech Lodge, are estimated to be worth between £1.3 and £1.7 million.   The Ogun State government and Zhongshan have been embroiled in this legal battle since 2016, following the termination of Zhongshan's management of the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone. Zhongshan initiated an investment treaty arbitration against Nigeria under the bilateral investment treaty between China and Nigeria. In March 2021, the arbitral tribunal awarded Zhongshan $55.7 million, plus $9.4 million in interest and additional costs.   The court order from the Enforcement Judge at the Paris Judicial Court specifically empowers Zhongshan to seize the three Nigerian presidential jets. The order details the procedures for securing the aircraft, including positioning them to prevent takeoff and appointing a custodian for their safekeeping.   This development adds to the growing list of legal challenges faced by the Nigerian government on the international stage, with significant implications for its diplomatic and economic relations.   As the Ogun State government continues to resist the arbitration award, the pressure on the Nigerian federal government to resolve the dispute amicably and prevent further seizures of its assets abroad is mounting.

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Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Chapter 1: Crime

Read Date: June 20, 2023 Cover Date: December 1996 ● Writer: Jeph Loeb ● Penciler: Tim Sale ● Inker: Tim Sale ● Colorist: Gregory Wright ● Letterer: Richard Starkings ● Editor: Archie Goodwin ◦ Chuck Kim ●

**HERE BE SPOILERS: Skip ahead to the fan art/podcast to avoid spoilers

Reactions As I Read: ● the high-contrast panels with jet black shadows are where the art in this shines so far

● “On this, the day of my daughter’s wedding…” ● some really great panels! it’s hard choosing just one to share ● though in panels that are lit with less dramatic light, the art is rather more “meh.” still pefectly serviceable. just not nearly as visually interesting ● heheh, Batman said “nipple” ● (I have the humor of a 12-year-old boy sometimes. leave me alone.) ● the jangly bracelets on Catwoman are not a good idea for a character who often moves stealthily ● damn… ● 👏👏👏👏

Synopsis: At the wedding party of Johnny Vitti, Carmine Falcone talks to Bruce Wayne about making business in one of Bruce's banks. Bruce refuses and leaves Falcone's office but stays outside to listen to whatever the man might talk about afterwards. Alberto Falcone notices Bruce's presence and asks Bruce for a reason to be inside the house. Bruce plays dumb and fools Alberto, telling him that he got lost looking for the bathroom. Bruce goes outside to where the party is and is planning on leaving before he notices that Selina Kyle is among the guests. They get together and stay in the party for a little longer.

In his office, Carmine is pondering about the future of his organization and how it all depends on Alberto to keep running his business. Milos, the bodyguard, spots unusual activity in one of the security cameras. There is a man in the building's garage and Carmine recognizes him as District Attorney Harvey Dent. Falcone sends some of his personal guards to deal with the intruder and three men beat Dent to a pulp until he passes out. Moments later, Dent is found unconscious by Bruce and Selina, who are just leaving the party. Dent thanks them but he manages to make his way out by himself. Selina asks Bruce what will they do next but Bruce excuses himself and tells her that it is already too late for him.

Harvey arrives at the GCPD Headquarters and tells Captain James Gordon what happened at Falcone's. Gordon isn't happy with Dent's unnecessary risks. Gordon also tells him that a "friend" of his might be able to help them to catch Falcone.

The party at Falcone's place is going smoothly until Carmine notices a dark figure entering his penthouse. Batman breaks in with the intention of searching Falcone's safe and finds that someone is already inside. Catwoman is stealing from Falcone's safe and Batman's presence startles her. They fight each other and Batman tells her that he has no business with her. Falcone's bodyguards enter the room and shoot at them. Batman uses a smoke bomb to get away along with Catwoman. Carmine isn't happy with his bodygards and for the intrusion, he places a bounty of one million dollars for the heads of Batman or Catwoman.

On their escape, Batman and Catwoman fall down from the penthouse but they land safe. Catwoman turns away from Batman and escapes. As Batman loses track of Catwoman, the Bat-Signal appears in the sky.

Gordon and Dent are at the rooftop of the GCPD HQ, waiting for Batman to show up. When he arrives, they decide to start a campaign against Carmine Falcone without breaking the law. The three of them agree and Batman leaves a ledger he managed to take from Falcone's penthouse. The ledger contains information on Falcone's illegal activities.

The next day, Bruce talks to the Bank board and refuses to let Falcone's money be allowed in the bank. However, Richard Daniel, the controlling shareholder, decides to make business with Falcone. Later that night, Daniel is visited by Batman and forced to resign his position in the bank, allowing Bruce to take control of all the bank's business and thus, cancelling Falcone's deal with the bank.

Johnny Vitti is told by his uncle Carmine to kill Richard Daniel as payback for resigning from the bank. Vitti murders Daniel in the middle of the street by shooting him.

Meanwhile, somewhere in the city, a man is preparing a gun by taping the handle, filing off the serial number and placing a baby bottle nipple as a silencer.

At his home, James Gordon receives a call to notify him that Daniel has been murdered. Gordon calls the Dent's house and Gilda Dent takes the message. She looks for Harvey and finds him in the basement, working with his tools. She tells him what happened and worries about Harvey's own safety. Harvey embraces and comforts her, but his eyes look away in a suspicious way.

Johnny Vitti is taking a bath when someone enters his place, points a gun at him and shoots him twice, killing him. The killer leaves the gun and a halloween carved pumpkin at the crime scene.

Later in James Gordon's office; Batman, Dent and Gordon analyze the evidence and can't find anything useful that would tell them the identity of the killer. The .22 caliber gun has been modified so that it was untraceable and the pumpkin might just be due to the fact that it was halloween already. Batman notices something outside and leaves Dent and Gordon alone. Batman finds Catwoman spying on them in a nearby rooftop. She tells Batman that she might be able to help them if in return he would help her when she needed. Batman agrees with no guarantees and Catwoman gives him valuable information on Carmine Falcone.

Batman and Dent follow Catwoman's information and they end up in a warehouse near the harbor. Inside the warehouse, there are large amounts of money stockpiled. It all belongs to Carmine Falcone and as he hasn't been able to deposit it in any bank, he has been forced to stock it. Dent reflects about how easy it would be for them to take some of that money and never be connected with it, but Batman doesn't allow him to think in that way. They pour gasoline on the piles of money and then they set it on fire as a way to harm Falcone.

It is Halloween night and Harvey arrives at his place after being successful in his war against Falcone. Gilda welcomes him home and Harvey notices a strange package delivered to their home. Harvey asks Gilda what is it but she doesn't know. When Harvey opens it, his home is blown to pieces by an automatic bomb inside the package.

(https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_The_Long_Halloween_Vol_1_1)

Fan Art: Carmine Falcone (Earth-27) commission by phil-cho

Accompanying Podcast: ● Bat-Books for Beginners - episode 14

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The Family Support of the Vietnam War

Pasha (Charlebois):

Diane: MI-6 airways, out of Amsterdam; support through D-Company, into Thailand, out of Bengal.

Michael: Raytheon NFL, out of Attleboro; the jeweler's industry, as fomenting the Jets-Patriots rivalry, to prevent MI-6 from favoring the Steelers as the league chaplins, MI-6, instead of the Jets as league stewards, NYPD.

Steven: Vatican CIA, out of California; the saviorship, of Chinatown, as an anti-rape movie, and with it, the other films, the Vietnam War veteran support of female roles for male rapists, out of the frame of Roman Polanski, as police lieutenant Charles Manson, and the switch of identities.

Ellen: DC Comics African Poverty Fund, and the saviorship of the Batman title, outside of Mossad holding, and instead inside British calumny, the Wayne Family written as the Falcones, the Charleboises.

Sullivan (O'Neill):

Gene: The support of the Sino-Soviet Split, through President Nixon, and the sales of the Stretch Armstrong figure, to Cambodia.

Marie: The study of rare autists, produced by Japan, "The Greys", and the prevention of the MI-6 myth of alien invasion, through MUFON.

Roberta: The NSA housing fund, for irregular soldiers, as engineers, to counter any infiltrator in an unit, as requesting alcohol and liquor, otherwise murdering the failure to violate Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous protocols; such protocols, being Saudi and Malay.

Evelyn: The trans-axis between Texas, and Tennessee, through Alabama. The State Police office, in rare insects, "bugs", to be hunted by arachnids.

Danny: The formation of "The Cult of Subgenius", to hunt Che Guevera and library cops, those police officers and operatives working out of factories and warehouses, seeking prisoner inmate labor as slaves, to train transgender surgeons for male republics out of France.

Timmy Jr.: The practice of maps and trails finding, in Vietnam, to counter Nixon's attempt at killing the police services, with sperm steals and game theory modeling, through primitive video games, later film and tobacco reference inside Nintendo Systems.

Jimmy: The chaplin stewardship, of Indochina, into the Boston prostitution scene, dominatrixes and dominants, the latter gay, to women, female submissives; spread to Indochina, with trail shootings of Catholic ARVN priests, for Australian MI-6; infiltrated inside the Marine Corps.

Francis: The use of ultraviolet spectroscopes, to analyze schizophrenic birth defects, from police officer marriages, outside of the actual parents; the loss of the "childhood sweetheart" policy, of the Freemasons, to philosophy texts; the modification of "Awake" magazine, "The Watchtower", to "Dr. Spock", the falsely marked Gadze child, a politician with no bearing for being German Homesteader.

Alice: The SIS MI-6 sniper's corps; DEA, on a five person team, lead by Sanjay Gupta, interdicting IDF cocaine dealers out of Colombia; service to the Colombian Army, against sweatshop labor, in garments districts.

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Poland is Getting Moscow-Reaching Cruise Missiles - Technology Org

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Poland is Getting Moscow-Reaching Cruise Missiles - Technology Org

Poland will receive a large shipment of American weapons, which will include AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, as well as JASSM-ER cruise missiles. This will significantly strengthen Polish national security as well as the security of NATO’s eastern border.

As Ukraine is still being torn apart by the Russian invasion, capabilities of long-range weapons like the JASSM-ER are very important for Poland and the entire region.

F-16 Fighting Falcon in service with the Polish Air Force. Image credit: SFJZ13 via Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)

The JASSM-ER is a new version of JASSM with extended range (ER – Extended Range). It shares 70% of its components with the predecessor, but instead of the usual 370 km, it flies as far as 900-1000 km. Poland has become the second user of these weapons in the world and has about 70 missiles of this type. And now another large batch of these rockets could be coming.

This March, the US State Department approved the sale of up to eight hundred and twenty-one JASSM-ER missiles to Poland for $1.77 billion.

The JASSM-ER entered service in 2014. It is compatible with many different aircraft, including the American strategic bombers B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and the B-52 Stratofortress. It can also be launched by a range of jet fighters.

A bit more peculiar capability is launching the JASSM-ER from the Rapid Dragon module, which is basically a palletized cruise missile launcher, which can be deployed from regular military transport aircraft like the C-130 and the C-17. The JASSM-ER has a precision guidance system, based on GPS, inertial navigation system and IR sensors for target detection.

Poland will be able to launch JASSM-ER missiles from its F-16 jet fighters, and in the future, the F-35 will also be armed with them. The JASSM-ER is 4.3 m long and weighs approximately 1,200 kg. It can deliver a warhead weighing 450 kg to a distance of 900-1000 km. It is relatively difficult to detect and take down too, even if it is not actually stealth.

By the way, that 1,000 km range means that, at least theoretically, a JASSM-ER launched in Polish airspace could reach Moscow and St. Petersburg. Although it is only a cruise missile, Russia is clearly paying attention to the attack capabilities that Poland is trying to build up.

Poland reacted to the invasion of Ukraine with determination. It is buying new tanks, artillery systems, missile systems and other weapons. Within a few years, Poland will be one of the strongest military forces in Europe. Hopefully, this military might will not have to be put to combat use, but will work as a strong deterrence instead.

Written by Povilas M.

Sources: Tech.wp.pl, Wikipedia

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Ukraine wants to develop and buy fifth-generation poaching, and is not from the United States

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Ukraine has shown interest in investing in the development and also in the acquisition of a fifth-generation fighter, since its engineers are currently involved in the development of the poaching jet engine.

During an interview with CNN Türk on February 15, 2024, the Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar, revealed that Ukraine expressed its intention to acquire and deploy the fifth-generation Turkish poacher Kaan (King). Ambassador Bodnar discussed the partnership, noting that this initiative is part of a broader collaboration, reflecting a history of defense and technological cooperation between Turkey and Ukraine.

To supply the Kaan jet engine, Ukrainian companies have established a consortium to compete with other global and Turkish companies.

The collaboration in the Kaan engine between Ukraine and Turkey is described by Ambassador Bodnar as mutually beneficial. He mentioned the advantages of domestic production capacities, which aim to improve the global competitiveness of both nations. In addition, Bodnar suggested that the Kaan could be competitive with other advanced aircraft, such as the F-35 Lightning II and the F-22 Raptor. Ukraine's approach to the acquisition of Kaan jets is described by the ambassador as comprehensive, planning both the purchase and the effective deployment to improve national defense.

The Kaan fighter is part of Turkey's National Combat Aircraft program, which began in 2017, with the aim of improving the country's defense infrastructure. It was designed with the intention of surpassing the capabilities of American F-35 jets and is planned to replace the existing F-16 fighters of the Turkish Air Force. The program faced delays, with the initial flight of the Kaan prototype postponed from late December 2023 or early January 2024 to March, due to unspecified reasons that require more ground testing. Series production is scheduled to begin in 2028.

The TAI Kaan, initially referred to as TF-X or Turkish Fighter (TF) and also known as Milli Muharip Uçak (National Combat Aircraft), is being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) with the assistance of BAE Systems. The project aims to create a bimotor, all-climate poacher of air superiority, to succeed the F-16 Fighting Falcons of the Turkish Air Force and to operate alongside contemporary aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, with potential for international sales.

The project was started by the Executive Committee of the Defense Industry of Turkey on December 15, 2010, with the aim of developing a next-generation fighter. This led to an agreement in 2011 between the Undersecretary of Defence Industries of Turkey (now known as the Defense Industry Agency) and TAI, as well as TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI). TEI collaborates with the Ukrainian company Ivchenko Progress in the development of the Kaan engine since 2022. Initially, the Kaan will be equipped with General Electric F110 engines,

The Turkish company Aselsan is developing an advanced active electronic scanning radar for Kaan using gallium nitride technology. The aircraft's avionics aims to allow integration with unmanned aerial vehicles through secure data links.

The aircraft's armament is expected to include several air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, along with different types of bombs to meet various mission requirements.

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