#Indian airlines news

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Fly91 Selects ATR’s Pay-by-the-hour Support Programme

Toulouse, 30 May 2024 – World’s number one manufacturer of regional aircraft ATR, and Indian pure play regional airline FLY91, today announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA), a pivotal step towards providing reliable and cost-effective regional air travel across India. Under this comprehensive agreement, ATR will provide repair, overhaul and pooling services of Line…

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The actual letter American Airlines corporate gives new Flight Attendants when they look for housing in Boston, NYC, Miami, Dallas etc

[thenewsfactsnow]

Indian Civil Aviation Hits 4 Lakh Daily Passenger Milestone, Highest Ever Since Pre-Covid 19

Indian Civil Aviation Hits 4 Lakh Daily Passenger Milestone, Highest Ever Since Pre-Covid 19 #IndianCivilAviation #CivilAviation #IndianAirlines #DomesticAirlines #AviationNews #CivilAviationNews

Indian civil aviation received praise from the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for not only reaching the 4-lakh daily passenger mark but also for achieving the highest numbers ever since the pre-Covid 19 era. Additionally, according to Shri Modi, the emphasis is on enhancing connectivity across India, which is crucial for “Ease of Living” and economic development. Quoting a tweet by the…

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Now isn’t that odd 🤔

A Florida man on an American Airlines flight was put in a headlock, removed from the aircraft and arrested after he called fellow passengers "blue-eyed white devils" and threatened to "take this plane down with all you motherf---ers on it."

Shail Patel, 29, was drunk when he boarded the flight from Tampa to Philadelphia on Tuesday and began "antagonizing passengers, calling flight attendants names, threatening passengers and aggressively moving through the aircraft," court documents show, according to WFLA.

The report stated he was acting hostile after he boarded and "began acting erratically, yelling and cursing at the passengers."

Patel called passengers "blue-eyed white devils" and threatened to "take this plane down with all you motherf------ on it," according to court documents. He is also accused of slapping a passenger on the hand and face and spitting on them.

Video footage of the incident showed Patel yelling an antisemitic slur at a flight attendant before he was put in a headlock by a fellow passenger and removed from the aircraft. "I'm trying to get to my home country and you people made it harder for me to get to my home country," he was heard yelling at one point in the video.

A flight attendant used the aircraft's public address system to ask if any off-duty police officers were on board who could help restrain Patel. Police said six off-duty law enforcement officers stepped in and took him off the plane.

"Prior to departure of American Airlines flight 2506 with service from Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia (PHL), law enforcement was requested to the aircraft due to a disturbance in the cabin involving a disruptive customer," American Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We thank our team for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for the inconvenience."

The flight had a 30-minute delay because of the incident.

Patel was arrested on two counts of battery and one count of disorderly intoxication. He is being held at the Hillsborough County Jail on a $2,150 bond. __________________________

First thought was Patel is a Indian name, was confused about the home country bit but given the fact that he was drunk it's safe to assume guys not Muslim.

Still this is the end result of DEI policies and similar programs that are just ways to pin the blame on white people for everything, Missouri AG pointing to the same thing and attaching some of the blame for that young girl that got her head bashed into the sidewalk on this nonsense.

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'''It's one of the biggest mysteries in modern aviation history. In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport en route to Beijing and lost communication about 38 minutes into the flight. Military radar tracked the aircraft as it veered off course before the signal (and the plane) disappeared somewhere over the Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean.

All 12 crew members and 227 passengers were presumed dead, and search-and-rescue efforts yielded no signs of the doomed plane apart from a few pieces of debris that washed up on coastal shores months later. Now, scientists have partially reconstructed the possible origin and drift path of that debris via a novel means: extracting data about ocean temperatures stored in shells of barnacles, according to a new paper published in the journal AGU Advances.''''

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airsLLide No. 21558: F-OHPX, Airbus A310-325, Air Calin, Sydney, May 7, 2002.

Air Calin is the Nouméa-based carrier of Nouvelle Calédonie (New Caledonia), a French group of islands in the South Pacific. Politically speaking, the islands are part of France, enjoying a unique status called collectivité d'outre mer (COM) in the French Constitution.

Eager for a geopolitical tangent of oddities? OK, here we go: Other than the French overseas territories in the Caribbean (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyane) and the Indian Ocean (La Réunion, Mayotte), the islands of Nouvelle Calédonie are not among the five so-called overseas departments of France (départements d'outre-mer, DOM in short) that share the same political status as the departments of the French mainland. The main difference to those is that the seven French COM territories St. Pierre et Miquelon (off the Canadian Eastcoast), St. Barth and St. Martin (in the Carribean), Wallis-et-Futuna, French Polynesia/Tahiti and Nouvelle Calédonie (in the South Pacific), as well as the French territories of Antarctica including the outlying islands St. Paul, Kerguelen and the Crozet archipelago), and the uninhabited island of Clipperton (off the Mexican coast) are neither part of the European Union nor of the Schengen area - although they belong to the territory of EU and Schengen member France...

But similar to the five "departments abroad", the status of Nouvelle Calédonie as a French COM is reflected by the registration worn by Air Calin's sole Airbus A310, acquired second-hand from Swiss leisure carrier BalairCTA: Any aircraft belonging to an airline in one of the five overseas departments of France, or in one of the seven colléctivités d'outre mer, receive a specific 'French-Overseas'-tailnumber, beginning with the letters F-O... by default. Or, in other words, if you ever come along an aircraft with an F-Oxxx tailnumber, you can be sure it belongs to one of these exotic places...

[e-learningsoftware]

S1000d Software Working Process - Code and Pixels

A new buzzword in the technical publishing world. New word? Not exactly new, but surely it’s a new word in the Indian Defense Technical Publishing segment.

S1000D is an Interactive Electronic Technical Publishing(IETP). It’s also called #ietm too.

S1000d is not new but very few Indian companies, which support documentation of foreign Airline documentation are similar to #S1000d word. But almost 90 % of the people who do S1000D conversation do not know what s1000d is.

[dzthenerd490]

News Post

Palestine

Why are hundreds of thousands of people protesting across Israel? | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera

Stop Genocide: Israel’s Final Solution to the Palestine Problem - CounterPunch.org

Turkish exports still reach Israel as goods sent to Palestine skyrocket | Middle East Eye

Ukraine

Ukraine’s foreign minister tenders resignation ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle as Russian missiles kill at least 7 | CNN

Putin Will Never Give Up in Ukraine | Foreign Affairs

Poland scrambles planes as Russia strikes western Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera

Sudan

RSF loots National Museum of Sudan, says report | Middle East Eye

Starvation crisis of ‘historic proportions’ in Sudan, aid groups warn | Hunger News | Al Jazeera

As the war in Sudan marks 500 days, what is the situation in the country? | Explained News - The Indian Express

The World Is Ignoring the Catastrophe in Sudan | TIME

Other

DR Congo: At least 129 killed during mass prison break attempt | CNN

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea (bbc.com)

Hundreds stranded at Sudan-Ethiopia border as conflict flares - Sudan Tribune

Myanmar regime labels key ethnic armed groups ‘terrorist’ organisations | Conflict News | Al Jazeera

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Events 5.11

330 – Constantine the Great dedicates the much-expanded and rebuilt city of Byzantium, changing its name to New Rome and declaring it the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. 868 – A copy of the Diamond Sūtra is published, making it the earliest dated and printed book known. 973 – In the first coronation ceremony ever held for an English monarch, Edgar the Peaceful is crowned King of England, having ruled since 959 AD. His wife, Ælfthryth, is crowned queen, the first recorded coronation for a Queen of England. 1068 – Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, is crowned Queen of England. 1258 – Louis IX of France and James I of Aragon sign the Treaty of Corbeil, renouncing claims of feudal overlordship in one another's territories and separating the House of Barcelona from the politics of France. 1713 – Great Northern War: After losing the Battle of Helsinki to the Russians, the Swedish and Finnish troops burn the entire city, so that it would not remain intact in the hands of the Russians. 1812 – Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated by John Bellingham in the lobby of the British House of Commons. 1813 – William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland and William Wentworth discover a route across the Blue Mountains, opening up inland Australia to settlement. 1857 – Indian Rebellion of 1857: Indian rebels seize Delhi from the British. 1880 – Seven people are killed in the Mussel Slough Tragedy, a gun battle in California. 1889 – An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor. 1894 – Four thousand Pullman Palace Car Company workers go on a wildcat strike. 1919 – Uruguay becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty. 1970 – The 1970 Lubbock tornado kills 26 and causes $250 million in damage. 1985 – Fifty-six spectators die and more than 200 are injured in the Bradford City stadium fire. 1996 – After the aircraft's departure from Miami, a fire started by improperly handled chemical oxygen generators in the cargo hold of Atlanta-bound ValuJet Airlines Flight 592 causes the Douglas DC-9 to crash in the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 on board. 1997 – Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats Garry Kasparov in the last game of the rematch, becoming the first computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic match format. 1998 – India conducts three underground atomic tests in Pokhran. 2011 – An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Lorca, Spain. 2013 – Fifty-two people are killed in a bombing in Reyhanlı, Turkey. 2014 – Fifteen people are killed and 46 injured in Kinshasa, DRC, in a stampede caused by tear gas being thrown into soccer stands by police officers. 2016 – One hundred and ten people are killed in an ISIL bombing in Baghdad. 2022 – The Burmese military executes at least 37 villagers during the Mon Taing Pin massacre in Sagaing, Myanmar. 2024 - Minnesota officially updates its flag.

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[Image Generated using DALL - E]

Reflecting on the case and the marketing strategies of Corona and Heineken reveals a tale of two varied approaches, each with its unique implications in the competitive landscape of the beer market.

As I read the case- I kept comparing the dynamic nature of advertising and selling beer in the US. Having grown up in India- the nature of ads from alcohol companies were very different. My reflection highlights some of the areas where regulatory frameworks lead to innovative marketing tactics such as surrogate advertising.

Finally- I could not help but wonder what the impact of the pandemic was on a brand like Corona (for obvious reasons). I remember listening to a podcast back in the day about the ultimate positive effect the pandemic had on beer consumption in the US, and my final point covers that.

Corona and Heineken's Divergent Paths Corona’s growth in the U.S. market, challenging Heineken's long-standing dominance, serves as an example of how brand imagery and lifestyle alignment can reshape market dynamics. While Heineken has promoted its brand as a premium quality, heritage, and sophisticated one, Corona adopted a different strategy. Its marketing campaigns evoked a sense of relaxation, escapism, and the simple pleasures of life, epitomized by the iconic image of a lime-wedged bottle on a sun-drenched beach.

The Indian Context: Surrogate Marketing Turning to the Indian market, where direct advertising of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, brands have resorted to surrogate marketing to make their presence felt in the consumers' minds. Companies promote products that share the brand name with the alcoholic beverage, such as music CDs, water, or even airlines, thereby maintaining brand recall.

For long, some of the funniest and most memorable ads, usually came from such brands. This strategy, while requiring creativity and indirect messaging, highlights the complex interplay between regulatory environments and marketing innovation, allowing brands to build a presence in a market with strict advertising restrictions. (Alcohol brand selling "Music CDs": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zhozmQCDYg&pp=ygUdbWVuIHdpbGwgYmUgbWVuIGltcGVyaWFsIGJsdWU%3D)

Lately, many brands have launched zero-alcohol products, using these as surrogates to gain market popularity. Heineken was definitely the winner in the Indian market – from my recollection, I never saw a Corona ad.

Any publicity is good publicity? - True for Corona!

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges particularly for a brand like Corona, given the unfortunate name association. Despite initial setbacks and market confusion (with rumors rife with association to the virus), Corona's marketing strategy demonstrated resilience and adaptability. Research suggested that the brand's visibility and consumer loyalty contributed to this growth, with each new COVID-19 case seemingly boosting Corona's sales by $5.30 weekly compared to other major beer brands. The article mentioned that Corona beer gained "accidental popularity" due to its name's association with the coronavirus, driving increased attention and sales during the pandemic​. Link to article: https://www.marketplace.org/2022/12/30/how-did-the-pandemic-affect-the-corona-beer-brand/

[simplestravel]

Goodbye Baby, enjoy your travels!

Since a week I am scared to not be able to use my flight ticket. I tried an d worried a lot, but in the end I can only try and if I can’t fly, have to buy a new one. So here is the dilemma:

My tickets need a re-check in in India. Therefore you need a visa. To get the visa you need a passport valid for more than six months, which I don’t have anymore.

The airline didn’t see that my last Indian visa has already expired and let me enter the plane.

Naturally I stranded at passport control. The officials took my passport and handed me over to the airline. Friendly airline staff brought me my backpack and organized my subsequent boarding passes. After three hours I got my passport back and was told to go to the plane. The staff promised me that I can take my backpack onto the plane. Unfortunately, I stranded at baggage control with all my outdoor and camping equipment. Fortunately, after a while the official realized the helplessness of my situation, took some things from me and let me through.

I didn't thought I would be able to have brunch with my mom in Munich the next morning. So happy to have managed it somehow. Now I am able to arrive in the world I choose to live in.

[networkthoughts]

Armenian Airlines to connect Yerevan to Delhi this November

In June this year, Armenia Airways announced that it would connect Delhi with Yerevan effective July 15. The flight by the two aircraft airlines never began operations going by airport websites of Delhi, Yerevan and data from Flightradar24. Delhi airport, though, has managed to sign up another Armenian carrier to start flights to Delhi from November. The airline’s name being very similar to the…

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Germany’s foreign minister warned Saturday that Russia could seek to spark division in the West through refugees, as Moscow seeks to expand its “hybrid war.”[...]

"[But this war] will also be waged with fear and division, and that is precisely what we have to prevent,” said Annalena Baerbock at a congress of her Greens’ party.[...]

“In this situation it is clear what will be next -- refugees and not refugees from Ukraine... but because this war is hybrid, other countries are also participating,” Baerbock said, pointing to Serbia which she accused of letting in planeloads of migrants without visas.[...]

Stressing that there cannot be a situation “where people are being used as weapons,” the minister said Germany was in talks with the Czech Republic and Slovakia on the issue.[...]

Germany has in recent weeks warned about Belgrade’s visa-free travel regime for several countries whose citizens use Serbia as a springboard to enter the EU.

Serbia, a candidate for eventual EU membership, lies on the so-called Balkan route used by migrants heading towards Western Europe as they flee war and poverty in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Although the route is nowhere as busy as it was during Europe’s migrant crisis in 2015, tens of thousands still pass through the region annually.

15 Oct 22

Growing numbers of Cubans, Indians, and Turks coming via Albania and Serbia to claim asylum in the EU has prompted talk of suspending Western Balkan visa-free travel.[...]

"Nationals from Turkey, Tunisia, India, Cuba and Burundi, in particular, enter legally (visa-free) by air in Serbia (and from some of these countries also in Albania) and a very high number moves irregularly further towards EU member states," the memo said.

"These are unusual nationalities on the route and there is a risk of a growing trend," it added.

The largest numbers by far still come from Afghanistan and Syria, with over 60,000 detected trying to clandestinely enter the EU in January to August this year, compared to 51,000 for the whole of last year.

But the number of people coming via the Western Balkans from Burundi (259 so far this year compared to zero last year) also rose steeply. The number of Cubans (339 vs. 36), Indians (4,469 vs. 557), Tunisians (5,777 vs. 842) and Turks (6,186 vs. 1,652) likewise rose.[...]

The trend was putting new pressure on neighbouring EU states Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia. Hungary has built an anti-migrant wall on its border and was not mentioned.[...]

The Czech paper outlined a number of ideas for reducing the numbers.

These included diplomatic pressure for Albania and Serbia to align visa waivers and take back more irregular migrants. They also included sending EU border guards to Western Balkans states and pressuring airlines to prevent "abuse".

But if all else failed, Prague, which holds the EU presidency until the end of the year, proposed suspending visa-free travel from Albania and Serbia.[...]

The Western Balkans problem comes seven years after the so-called migrant crisis of 2015, when more than 1 million refugees entered the EU irregularly, most of them via south-east Europe.

That figure was dwarfed by the fallout from the Ukraine war, with some 4.31 million Ukrainians having obtained "temporary protection" in the EU since Russia invaded in February.[...]

"To avoid that Ukrainian displaced persons become the target group of social tension and outright hostile reactions from EU citizens, member states with the support of the [EU] Commission would need to ramp up campaigns to counter disinformation," it said.

By contrast to the strong focus on reducing asylum applications from Cuba or further afield, the Czechs urged EU capitals to show kindness to Ukrainians.

13 Oct 22

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Shakira & J. Lo's FULL Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show 

January 30, 2024 335 days left in the year. 1.30  30.1   Illumination: 81% The moon is 19 days old, 10 days remaining.

So now we know. The Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Fransisco 49ers @ Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Nevada on 36 degree latitude, home stadium to Raiders who is originaly from Oakland San Fran bay area, home of Black Panther Party and Bruce Lee’s school for Self Defense on Feb 11th.  

The uniforms both are a reddish and yellowish/goldish colored team.  There is even a player named Gould.  Indian Chiefs with arrow and Gold Digging Miners come to steal the Indian’s gold in 1849 (before civil war) Gold rush.  And THis year is our year of 24K gold.  The χρυσός Chrysos...The Chrysening year Bruno Mars, 24k Magic.  goddess of Gold is Theia Euryphaessa  Divine Wide Light.

The 2.11 Info line and 12th anniversary of Whitney Houston’s drowning in a Tub in 2012. The Voice of music.  Elvis’s Viva Las Vegas.  LVIII the LV sounds like start of EL Vis

February 11 New Moon Birth of a new something, something. Waxing Crescent Illumination: 4%

The Stadium is branded after an Airline formed in 1997.  “Airplanes”  Allegiant meaning Loyal follower of a cult.  The stadium’s nick name is THe DEATH STAR.  more like the dead stars...Aaliyah, Whitney, Elvis oh my.  Whitney found dead in a bath tub in the bathroom, Elvis on the toilet in his Bathroom both with drugs in the mix.  Aaliyah was found to have been drugged before being carried on board a tiny airplane with a heavy payload of 700 pounds more than it could bear.  Crashing to the left, one minute after lift off/ Take Off.  

Aaliyah in Romeo Must Die was set in Oakland and was about a new stadium being built for the Raiders.  Must Die is Akbar aka Han, his brother Po and Trishes brother Colin “run with the show, Green MJ” already murdered by hanging and thrown from a tower (911 and Tarot references).

Star Wars plot at the Death Star... Must be blown up.  It’s a moon with a crater where Death rays destroy planets.   “Constructed by the autocratic Galactic Empire, the Death Star is capable of annihilating entire planets into rubble, and serves to enforce the Empire's reign of terror. The central plot point Death Star and setting for the movie, and is destroyed in an assault by the Rebel Alliance in the climax of the film...  A larger second Death Star is constructed in the events of the 1983 film Return of the Jedi. “  

Our videos about how Romeo Must Die and Star Wars connections are undeniable and now this Superball is really makes that point.  

Spongebob hosting the SB LVIII on Nickelodeon.  

this woman produces tv and printed content for young people, Idiocracy, 2003.  Much like Josie and the PussyCats writers.   Alloy Entertainment (formerly Daniel Weiss Associates and 17th Street Productions) is a book packaging and television production unit of Warner Bros. Television Studios. It produces books, television series, and feature films.

[ilam-india]

Indian Government's Focus on Expanding Regional Connectivity Expected to Boost Aviation industry Jobs?

The Indian aviation industry has been witnessing unprecedented growth in recent years, with the Indian government focusing on expanding regional connectivity by launching new airports and routes across the country. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the aviation industry in India, leading to the creation of new job opportunities in aviation management.

The expansion of regional connectivity is a game-changer in the Indian aviation industry. It is not only creating new opportunities for airlines but also for individuals who want to build a career in aviation management. With the development of new airports and the launch of new routes, there is a growing need for aviation management professionals with Degrees like a BBA in Aviation Management, MBA in Aviation Management, and Airport Management who can oversee the planning, development, and operations of these facilities. The roles in aviation management include airport manager, air traffic controller, ground operations manager, and aviation consultant, among others.

The expansion is also expected to create an environment of competition in the aviation industry. With the launch of new routes and airports, airlines are competing for market share, leading to an increase in demand for skilled and knowledgeable aviation management professionals. This could result in higher salaries and better benefits for those working in the field, as companies compete to attract and retain top talent.

Moreover, the expansion of regional connectivity is not just limited to new job opportunities in aviation management but has also led to a boost in tourism and economic growth in the regions where new airports and routes have been launched. The availability of air connectivity to remote and underdeveloped regions of India is providing a much-needed boost to the local economies, creating new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs.

However, the expansion of regional connectivity comes with its own set of challenges, such as the need for significant investment in infrastructure and technology, and the development of new approaches to airport security and air traffic management. But these challenges also present opportunities for innovation and process improvement, which can further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the aviation industry in India.

The expansion of regional connectivity in India is a positive development that is creating new job opportunities in aviation management, boosting tourism and economic growth, and driving innovation in the aviation industry. As the Indian aviation industry continues to grow, there will be ample opportunities for skilled and knowledgeable professionals to make meaningful contributions to this exciting and dynamic field. If this does not convince you to be part of the Aviation Management Industry, Please call us we will lead you to the careers of Tomorrow. Source URL: https://www.ilamindia.in/blogs/indian-government's-focus-on-expanding-regional-connectivity-expected-to-boost-aviation-industry-jobs.php

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22 July 2023

Journey to the Front

Gallipoli 22 June 2023

I won’t lie to you; today was incredibly hard. It’s one thing to travel between countries, quite another to do so when neurodiverse, and another indeed to do so alone for the first time. If I’m not particularly erudite today, please bear with me. I am both physically and mentally exhausted.

I awoke at 2.15am and was on the bus by 3.15 to get to Heathrow. We flew out on a Turkish Airlines A220 and landed somewhat bumpily at Istanbul just after 12.30 local time, We then met our tour bus – which oddly enough has better internet then our hotel – and drove to Gallipoli, stopping at a rest stop by the Sea of Mamara for a discussion of the submarine AE2 and, more importantly, a cheese toastie.

We arrived at Gallipoli at roughly 6pm – due to our late arrival, it was decided that we’d make the most of the remaining light and ascend Plugge’s Plateau before checking into the hotel.

Plugge’s Plateau, named for a New Zealand officer, is a position on the ‘first ridge’ – there are three key ridges inland from Anzac Cove. To get to the top requires a short but arduous trek through Shrapnel Gully and up the cliffs that overlook Anzac Cove, the landing place of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. My first impression from climbing the ridge was to think back to my first thought upon viewing the battlefield at Culloden years ago – that this was an astoundingly poor choice for a battlefield. To get off the beach, one must ascend this steep ridge, then descend it into the gullies and valleys beyond and climb the second ridge beyond. Once you’ve taken this position, you still need to capture the third ridge, a task that eluded the Allies (for British and Indian troops also fought here) throughout the campaign. From our final position, just a little inland from Plugge’s, we could see ‘Quinn’s Post,’ the ‘Sphinx’ and Lone Pine – I never really appreciated just how close to each other they were, yet just how difficult it would have been to travel between these positions and the beach – and between each other, for that matter.

The path also has a very good view of Anzac Cove facing northwards – one can see as far as Suvla Bay and the salt lake there. I must admit to a little pride in noticing Suvla before I was explicitly told what it was – all that map reading wasn’t in vain, it seems. I think it’s still in the air as to whether or not we shall visit Suvla, but I certainly hope we do – it is one of the most interesting and misunderstood aspects of the campaign.

As a rare example of a mostly intact battlefield (the only others I can think of off the top of my head are Culloden and possibly Waterloo), we will be remaining in Gallipoli for five nights for a fairly in-depth tour. But if I’m going to have the energy to take part in said tours, I had better sleep, so I shall see you all for some more in-depth discussion tomorrow.