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Operation Allied Force

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) carried out an aerial bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. The air strikes lasted from 24 March 1999 to 10 June 1999. The bombings continued until an agreement was reached that led to the withdrawal of Yugoslav armed forces from Kosovo, and the establishment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, a UN peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. The official NATO operation code name was “Operation Allied Force” whereas the United States called it “Operation Noble Anvil”; in Yugoslavia the operation was incorrectly called “Merciful Angel” (Serbian: Милосрдни анђео / Milosrdni anđeo) as a result of a misunderstanding or mistranslation.

NATO’s intervention was prompted by Yugoslavia’s bloodshed and ethnic cleansing of Albanians, which drove the Albanians into neighbouring countries and had the potential to destabilize the region. Yugoslavia’s actions had already provoked condemnation by international organisations and agencies such as the UN, NATO, and various INGOs. Yugoslavia refused to sign the Rambouillet Accords which was offered as an initial justification for NATO’s use of force. NATO countries attempted to gain authorisation from the UN Security Council for military action, but were opposed by China and Russia, who indicated that they would veto such a measure. As a result, NATO launched its campaign without the UN’s approval, stating that it was a humanitarian intervention. The UN Charter prohibits the use of force except in the case of a decision by the Security Council under Chapter VII, or self-defence against an armed attack – neither of which were present in this case.

An important portion of the war involved combat between the Yugoslav Air Force and the opposing air forces from NATO. United States Air Force F-15s and F-16s flying from Italian airforce bases attacked the defending Yugoslav fighters, mainly MiG-29s, which were in poor condition due to a lack of spare parts and maintenance. Other NATO forces also contributed to the air war.

During the night of 24/25 March 1999: Yugoslav Air Force scrambled five MiG-29s to counter the initial attacks. Two fighters that took off from Niš Airport were vectored to intercept targets over southern Serbia and Kosovo were dealt with by NATO fighters. The MiG-29 flown by Maj. Dragan Ilić was damaged; he landed with one engine out and the aircraft was later expended as a decoy. The second MiG, flown by Maj. Iljo Arizanov, was shot down by an USAF F-15C piloted by Lt. Col. Cesar Rodriguez. A pair from Batajnica Air Base (Maj. Nebojša Nikolić and Maj. Ljubiša Kulačin) were engaged by USAF Capt. Mike Shower who shot down Nikolić while Kulačin evaded several missiles fired at him, while fighting to bring his malfunctioning systems back to working order. Eventually realising that he could not do anything, and with Batajnica AB under attack, Kulačin diverted to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, hiding his aircraft under the tail of a parked airliner.[91] The fifth and last MiG-29 to get airborne that night was flown by Maj. Predrag Milutinović. Immediately after take-off his radar failed and electrical generator malfunctioned. Shortly after, he was warned of being acquired by fire control radar, but he eluded the opponent by several evasive manoeuvres. Attempting to evade further encounters, he approached Niš Airport, intending to land, when he was possibly hit by an 2K12 Kub in a friendly fire incident, but more probably he was shot down by a KLU F-16AM flown by Maj. Peter Tankink and forced to eject.

In the morning of 25 March, Maj. Slobodan Tešanović stalled his MiG-29 while landing on Ponikve Airbase after a re-basing flight. He ejected safely.

During the war Yugoslav strike aircraft J-22 Oraos and G-4 Super Galebs performed some 20–30 combat missions against the KLA in Kosovo at treetop level causing some casualties. During one of those missions on 25 March 1999, Lt. Colonel Života Ðurić was killed when his J-22 Orao hit a hill in Kosovo. It was never firmly established whether an aircraft malfunction, pilot error or if enemy action (by KLA) was the cause (NATO never claimed they shot it down).

In the afternoon of 25 March 1999 two Yugoslav MiG-29s took off from Batajnica to chase a lone NATO aircraft flying in the direction of the Bosnian border. They crossed the border and were engaged by two US F-15s. Both MiGs were shot down by Captain Jeff Hwang. One MiG pilot, Major Slobodan Perić, having evaded at least one missile before being hit ejected, was later smuggled back to Yugoslavia by the Republika Srpska police. The other pilot, Captain Zoran Radosavljević, did not eject and was killed.

DATE CALLSIGN UNIT PILOT AIRCRAFT SERIAL/BUNO TARGET(S) ORDNANCE

24 Mar 99 KNIFE 13 493 FS/48 FW Rodriguez F-15C 86-0169 MiG-29 AIM-120

24 Mar 99 EDGE 61 493 FS/48 FW Shower F-15C 86-0159 MiG-29 AIM-120

26 Mar 99 DIRK 21 493 FS/48 FW Hwang F-15C 86-0156 MiG-29 AIM-120

26 Mar 99 DIRK 21 493 FS/48 FW Hwang F-15C 86-0156 MiG-29 AIM-120

Departing on their first operational mission “Allied Force” from Cervia AB, Italy on the 24th March 1999. From left to right Cesar “Rico” Rodriguez (element Leader), Anthony “K Bob” Sweeney (Wingman), “Wild” Bill Denham (wingman), Robert “Criket”Renner (Flight Leader) 493rd Fighter Squadron Grim Reapers

Colonel Jeff Hwang just after his last flight in the F-15C Eagle in 2014. “Claw” Hwang, as the green stars show, destroyed two (Serbian) MiG-29s during Operation Allied Force in 1999. At the time of this picture, Colonel Hwang was flying with the Oregon ANG

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Wine tour - our guide, Ivo, was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of good details about each area. We went to the Pelešac Peninsula and several regions within the peninsula (Ponikve, Cingac, and Postup). The drive overall was beautiful, winding along the coast. Steep cliffs down to the very blue water. Our first stop was Miloš, which was our favorite. Family owned with a beautiful new tasting room — they had a grant from the EU to help build it. They use Croatian oak to age, but only after it’s been neutralized with water. They do not want any oak imparted on their wine. We then went to a wine museum because it was too windy for our original stop… it was okay. You could see tools used to historically make wine and olive oil. Pictured above is an olive oil press. Our final stop was Korta Katarina, which is a beautiful large house owned by a Minnesotan couple. We had a view of the sea while we had a wine and tapas pairing.

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Organic green olives (variety Oblica) at Vinarija Marlais in Ponikve, Pelješac peninsula, Dalmatia, Croatia. After having been harvested, they’re left 3 months in sea water, then boiled and put in jars with Extra Virgin Olive Oil made mostly from the same variety. They are awesome: showing a great complexity. Usually olives on sale in shops are quite similar to each other, showing saltiness as dominant flavours, not the case at all with these ones.

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Prapratno Bay seen from above Ponikve’s vineyards, Pelješac Peninsula, Dalmatia, Croatia

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Plavac mali vineyards in Ponikve, Pelješac Peninsula, Croatia

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Kako su Ponikve dobile ime

Nazivi mnogih lokaliteta vezani su za legende. O legendi imena Ponikve svedočio je pre osam decenija Srećko Knežević, zemljoradnik iz Bioske.

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(у месту Ponikve Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8yagzFnk4I/?igshid=gw8bm35w36k8

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Treća HNL 🇭🇷 26.02.2022

NK Ponikve vs NK Vrapče 0:0

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Rujno Monastery, Serbia – Manastir Rujno, Srbija

Manastir Rujno, u narodnoj tradiciji poznat i pod imenom Rujanica, nalazi se na rijeci Đetinji ispod planine Ponikve. Manastir je značajan po tome …Rujno Monastery, Serbia – Manastir Rujno, Srbija

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Trešnjevka - HAŠK match overview, prediction&tips

This time only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 15 and 17).

Recent matches HAŠK is playing changeable (in the last 5 games wins - 1).

Trešnjevka could have advantage in physics - more days for rest in last days.

In this match Trešnjevka is a favorite.

Recently, the teams did not play each other.Ponikve - Maksimir match overview, prediction&tips

Teams from a mid-table will play this time (ranked 9 and 7).

Ponikve is in awful shape (in the last 5 games wins - 0).

Recent matches Maksimir is playing unstable (in the last 5 games wins - 2).

Maksimir could have problems with physics compare with it opponent - last days they played more matches than their opponents.

Ponikve will have a small advantage in this match.

Recently, the teams did not play each other.Kurilovec - Trnje match overview, prediction&tips

One of the most interesting matches of the day's play. In the match war can see two teams from the top of the table (ranked 2 and 3).

Both teams in the last matches got series of victories.

Kurilovec could have advantage in physics - more days for rest in last days.

Kurilovec will have a poor advantage in this game.

Recently, the teams did not play each other.

Trešnjevka - HAŠK match overview, prediction&tips En el juego hay forasteros (en el puesto 15 y 17). Últimos partidos HAŠK juega inestable (en los últimos 5 juegos victorias - 1).

Trešnjevka podría tener ventaja en la física - más días de descanso en los últimos días. En este partido, el Trešnjevka es el favorito. Recientemente, el equipo no jugó entre sí.Ponikve - Maksimir match overview, prediction&tips En un partido jugado por equipos de la mitad de la tabla de posiciones (en el puesto 9 y 7). Ponikve ya están en mal estado (en los últimos 5 juegos victorias - 0). Últimos partidos Maksimir juega inestable (en los últimos 5 juegos victorias - 2).

Maksimir podría tener problemas con la física comparar con ella oponente - últimos días se jugó más partidos que sus oponentes. Ponikve tendrá una ligera ventaja en este juego. Recientemente, el equipo no jugó entre sí.Kurilovec - Trnje match overview, prediction&tips Uno de los partidos más interesantes del juego del día. En el partido se encuentra en la parte superior de la tabla de comandos (en el puesto 2 y 3). Ambos equipos en los últimos partidos tienen una serie de victorias.

Trnje podría tener problemas con la física comparar con ella oponente - últimos días se jugó más partidos que sus oponentes. Kurilovec tendrá una ligera ventaja en este juego. Recientemente, el equipo no jugó entre sí.

Trešnjevka - HAŠK match overview, prediction&tips Im Spiel gibt es Außenseiter (Platz 15 und 17). Neue Spiele Gastmannschaft spielt unregelmäßig (in den letzten 5 Spielen gewinnt - 1).

HAŠK könnte Probleme mit der Physik zu vergleichen mit ihr Gegner haben - letzten Tagen spielten sie mehr Spiele als ihre Gegner. In diesem Spiel ist Trešnjevka ein Favorit. Vor kurzem hat das Team nicht spielen einander.Ponikve - Maksimir match overview, prediction&tips In einem Match gespielt Teams aus Mittelfeld der Tabelle (Platz 9 und 7). Heimmannschaft ist in schlechter Verfassung (in den letzten 5 Spielen gewinnt - 0). Neue Spiele Gastmannschaft spielt unregelmäßig (in den letzten 5 Spielen gewinnt - 2).

Maksimir könnte Probleme mit der Physik zu vergleichen mit ihr Gegner haben - letzten Tagen spielten sie mehr Spiele als ihre Gegner. Ponikve haben einen leichten Vorteil in diesem Match. Vor kurzem hat das Team nicht spielen einander.Kurilovec - Trnje match overview, prediction&tips Eines der interessantesten Spiele des Tages spielen. Im Spiel gibt es Teams aus der Spitze der Tabelle (Platz 2 und 3). Beide Teams in den letzten Spielen eine Reihe von Siegen.

Kurilovec Vorteil könnte in der Physik haben - mehr Tage für Ruhe in den letzten Tagen. Kurilovec haben einen leichten Vorteil in diesem Match. Vor kurzem hat das Team nicht spielen einander.

Trešnjevka - HAŠK match overview, prediction&tips В матче встречаются аутсайдеры (занимают места 15 и 17). Последние матчи HAŠK играет нестабильно (в последних 5 матчах побед - 1).

У Trešnjevka может быть преимущество в физической подготовке – было больше дней для отдыха в последние дни. В этом матче Trešnjevka является фаворитом. В последнее время команды между собой не играли.Ponikve - Maksimir match overview, prediction&tips В матче играют команды из середины турнирной таблицы (занимают места 9 и 7). Ponikve сейчас в пл��хой форме (в последних 5 матчах побед - 0). Последние матчи Maksimir играет нестабильно (в последних 5 матчах побед - 2).

У Ponikve может быть преимущество в физической подготовке – было больше дней для отдыха в последние дни. Ponikve будет иметь небольшое преимущество в этом матче. В последнее время команды между собой не играли.Kurilovec - Trnje match overview, prediction&tips Один из наиболее интересных матчей игрового дня. В матче встречаются команды из верхней части таблицы (занимают места 2 и 3). Обе команды в последних матчах имеют серию побед.

У Kurilovec может быть преимущество в физической подготовке – было больше дней для отдыха в последние дни. Kurilovec будет иметь небольшое преимущество в этом матче. В последнее время команды между собой не играли.

Trešnjevka - HAŠK match overview, prediction&tips В играта има аутсайдери (класирана 15 и 17). Последните мачове HAŠK играе хаотично (в последните 5 мача победи - 1).

В Trešnjevka може да бъде предимство в физическа подготовка - имаше повече дни, за да останат в последните дни. В този мач, Trešnjevka е фаворит. Наскоро отборът не играе един на друг.Ponikve - Maksimir match overview, prediction&tips В мач се играе отбора от средата на таблицата (класирана 9 и 7). Ponikve е в лоша форма (в последните 5 мача победи - 0). Последните мачове Maksimir играе хаотично (в последните 5 мача победи - 2).

В Maksimir може да има проблеми с физиката с съперник - през последните дни играе повече мачове, отколкото съперник. Ponikve ще имат леко предимство в този мач. Наскоро отборът не играе един на друг.Kurilovec - Trnje match overview, prediction&tips Един от най-интересните мачове на игра на ден. В играта има отбори от горната част на таблицата (класирана 2 и 3). Двата отбора в последните игри имат поредица от победи.

В Trnje може да има проблеми с физиката с съперник - през последните дни играе повече мачове, отколкото съперник. Kurilovec ще имат леко предимство в този мач. Наскоро отборът не играе един на друг.

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Ponikve, Pelješac, Southern Dalmatia

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Ponikve’s vineyards, Eastern Pelješac Peninsula, Southern Dalmatia, Croatia

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