#flight operations

[nocternalrandomness]

T-45C launching from the USS Ronald Reagan during carrier qualifications - 6 November 2011

[digitalsolutions21]

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[trendynewsnow]

Middle East Airlines Continues Operations Amidst Ongoing Conflict in Lebanon

Middle East Airlines Operates Amid Conflict in Lebanon Since the onset of Israel’s military offensive against Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), has continued its flight operations. The airport, situated along the coast where numerous Hezbollah activities occur, remains functional—a stark contrast to the 2006 war when Israeli…

[historyofguns]

The article narrates the extraordinary life of Elmer Pankratz, a nearly 102-year-old American pilot from World War II known for flying the North American F-6D Mustang, a photo reconnaissance variant of the P-51 Mustang. Written by Tom Laemlein and published on The Armory Life, the piece details Pankratz's journey from dreaming of flight during the Great Depression to becoming a highly skilled reconnaissance pilot. Pankratz's experiences during training, including a harrowing night flight that killed eight cadets and his near-disastrous first solo in a P-40 Warhawk, are vividly recounted. His wartime exploits, including flying during the Battle of the Bulge and evading German flak, demonstrate his bravery and skill. The narrative concludes with Pankratz's post-war life, highlighting his memoir "I Needed a War To Do It" and ongoing engagements with the community.

[stealthsuitdeku]

Banjo Kazooie X BNHA crossover for the Middle May contest

Or should I say... Banjo kazooie? ^^'

[wutheringmights]

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is not a good book. I know that. You know that. It's almost not worth talking about the bad dialogue, the worse narration, and the abysmal world building. All of that is bad in a really normal, almost unremarkable way (though I did take an extremely high amount of glee in doing math with literally any number Yarros provided) (Yarros, please stop giving specific numbers at every opportunity).

None of that is nowhere near as interesting as the way in which Yarros-- who made sure to mention she is a second generation army brat who loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for 20 years--uses the novel to argue in favor of American military intervention overseas.

It's bad, and I almost admire the sheer audacity.

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The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Rating: 2/5

[the-chattering-tower]

I don't know what it is about this weird mess of a baby that Pirkad and Miyasi hatched the other day but I can't just not keep him (I also feel a bit bad for intending to cover him this hard in apparel but I also really like the walking second hand store look on him)

[nocternalrandomness]

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) - 1 April 1981

[m1d-45]

kaeya having his mandela catalogue moment seeing the copy of his brother… can’t wait for him to meet shade! that definitely won’t fuck him up at all! - teddy anon

oh he’ll totally leave that interaction 100% sane (lying)

brief note, diluc and shade would be over in .2 seconds. putting aside the impossibility of shade leaving your side willingly, diluc has long since memorized the microexpressions on kaeya’s face, and knows that he isn’t him.

brief note two, shade is much better at passing as kaeya than red is diluc. aside from the very obvious detail of red borderline growling at people all the time, red carries himself differently. diluc, while often awkward and sometimes unintentionally cold, is still approachable, a trait that red could never manage. shade, however…

shade is a bandit. a master of disguise mixed with kaeya's already clever personality, able to mask himself as kaeya—and has, on occasion, to lead a patrol away or to snatch some medical supplies from the city for you or nikki. the difference is that he has a diluc to fall back on, one that he can trust with his entire self. kaeya can't let himself be honest with diluc and vice versa, but shade and red can. who better to tell your homicidal urges to than your fellow reflection?

imagine with me. post hunt. you're entering mondstat, without red at nikki's request. you, nikki, momo, and shade, making your way toward the gates. everyone knew about the old copy of diluc you had made, about the mirrors your friend taught you to use to summon the archons of old. even night, elusive as she was, was known throughout the knights.

but shade was new. shade was quick on his feet, always swift to pull you through the impossible tangles of forest, into thickets that would knit behind you so the patrols couldn't follow. shade was a well kept secret, only glimpsed in rumors throughout the city that the cavalry captain was occasionally seen in a new set of formal wear.

kaeya had heard these rumors. he'd also known that your 'diluc' was your closest guard, and had himself witnessed him going into the city. he'd thought nothing of it, assuming the people had simply seen someone that looked like him. they hadn't.

once youre close enough for him to actually recognize shade, its like his whole world falls apart.

"divine one..." jean, at his side, likely also recalling the rumors. "your company..."

"this is momo and nikki," you introduce, "and this is shade."

shade. some part of that feels ironic.

hes not surprised by the talking cat, barely registering nikki's polite hello as he locks eyes with shade. same height, same hair, same patch over the eye and sharp smile when he knows he's won.

"shade, say hello."

shade blinks, then flashes a fake smile. "greetings."

the meeting is a blur for kaeya. all he can see is shade, shade and how clearly you and him are attached. his hand held in yours, the adoring look in his eyes as he watches you speak-

he'd passed as kaeya. his mask was so paper thin someone he's never even met could imitate it flawlessly, putting on his identity like a costume on the world's stage and doing it better.

shade was the one at your side. shade led you away with a polite smile—you didn't see the way it dropped so he could shoot kaeya a glare—and a hand around your waist. shade was the one that believed you, that kept you safe.

kaeya had invented the frostwind swordsman. he'd crafted his persona by hand, making a shield out of his words and behavior, and yet it was somehow shade that had perfected it.

[flygefisk]

🥑Show off your most underrated lore dragon, and talk about them!

a tough one, just bc i have so many dang dragons i don't talk abt some them much. i'm gonna go with gawain and arthur!

they're two of my oldest dragons- gawain is 10yrs old n arthur is 8. (i think his character is older though, n i replaced the older dragon) gawain runs the sunset stage, only performing on special occasions these days, and arthur is a scientist who spends most of his time holed up in his lab. they spend a lot of time apart but always have the other to come home to.

arthur is responsible for some incredible advancements in various sciences (he always gets into two or three branches at a time- he's dramatically adhd), a genuinely important figure. gawain runs a theater. arthur appreciates gawain's stability n sees past his looks, gawain loves listening to arthur infodump.

i don't talk abt them much but they're two of my favorite dragons, i can't imagine having my clan/lore without them.

[shoredeeppresage]

The Enfernans

On the shores where the lands of fire meets the Sea of a Thousand Currents lies the nation of Enferna. Ruled by queen Apollonia and her wife the high priestess Drusilla the people of Enferna are fiercely loyal to their home and are wary of outside incursion. Though no kingdom has tried to invade Enferna for decades the people still mourn the losses they suffered in the last war, chief among those being King Bellerophon and his wife Queen Medina.

Enferna is a nation of great military power that has repelled every invasion at their borders since early into the third age. While this is partially due to the natural hostility of the lands of the fire flight, volcanic mountains and sheer cliffs can rebuke even the most seasoned armies, Enferna also has a closely guarded secret never witnessed by the outside world.

Primary exports naturally include textiles, ore, gems, and whatever else the enfernans can mine from the ashfall. While their military might is great, they are also a nation known for the great brilliance of their artists and artisans.

[weyrleaders]

listened to snippets of Those kendrick lamar songs and like damn i dont even go here and i know this rules im gonna have to sit down and listen to these for real and then maybe go check out some of his albums because like if all of his stuff is done like this i will be able to listen to it without the tigers chasing me