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FatherFantaskis
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ex Hydrogeologist. ex IT Project Manager.
Any #BSKY fluid dynamicists got a view on this rather dated musing ?
Sitting in #Cologne, waiting for my flight back to Blighty, it occurs to me that if #winglets are such an efficient addition to the main wings, why aren’t smaller ones fitted to the horizontal surfaces of the tailplane ?
January 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I have been quietly chuckling my way through #ThisWayUp from @jayforeman.bsky.social and @markcooperjones.bsky.social at all the little gems buried inside. Tonight’s is from Chapter 12 where the USSC case number is the #ISBN of the book.
January 16, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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With Norfolk recording the lowest temperature so far this winter (-12.5), it's a balmy -1 inside the museum today!

The museum remains closed until Spring, with our hardy volunteers continuing to prepare for reopening.
January 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Sound up. Those 3 Christmas words.
December 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Sitting in #Cologne, waiting for my flight back to Blighty, it occurs to me that if #winglets are such an efficient addition to the main wings, why aren’t smaller ones fitted to the horizontal surfaces of the tailplane ?
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Just watching the #Riyadh snooker championship and it’s the first time I’ve see the match official place a Gold ball on the table and remove it later. What am I missing, please ?
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I will never get tired of crossing the river in #Cologne. Off to #EuropeanRotors2025
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
One for @thinkdefence.bsky.social The other #Ares C250, ground Vehicle. On the Sky Defenders of Ukraine stand DX616 at # DroneX #DroneX25.
September 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
SpiderUAV Super Sabre M400 quadricopter drone on #Coolfly (Zheijang) Aircraft Technology stand DX655 at #DroneX #DroneX25. One of many Chinese companies present. Video shows fire bombing capabilities but it doesn’t take much of a leap…
September 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Jetsons style manned eVTOL high thrust quadicopter on stand DX655 at #DroneX #DroneX25
September 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Lots of Ukrainian representation at #DroneX #DroneX25. Here’s Flyfish with their offerings on stand DX394.
September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Entirely UK sorced and manufactured #Aspira #AC4 at stand DX392. #DroneX #DroneX25
September 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Is this the new uncrewed #Victor ? Arc C-600 at #DroneX #DoneX25
September 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Shout out to Chris from #CGI who gave me an-depth view of its #OpenSea360 small vessel system mounted on the RHIB Imperator and to Jenny on the stand for making it happen. #DSEI25
September 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Warships alongside #RoyalVictoriaDock for #DSEI25. Belgian Navy, German Navy
September 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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August 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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This is our satellite. Bought and paid for with taxpayer dollars, appropriated for this specific mission by the elected Congress. Those who would destroy it on purpose are our enemies.
Head of NASA Sean Duffy intends to destroy a satellite that collects key data on carbon dioxide and plant health, by causing it to burn up in the atmosphere. The U.S. Dept of Agriculture and private agriculture firms use the data to forecast crop yield, drought conditions and more.
Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose
The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.
www.npr.org
August 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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We're very proud to have earned the coveted Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice award for another year. It really means a lot to us to read so many wonderful reviews of our museum and for the repeated mentions of the care and dedication our volunteers demonstrate to engage visitors with our history.
July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘀

Delve into this critical capability ➡️
How an Army Prints Maps - Think Defence
Geographic survey and cartography is about more than just printing maps but despite the plethora of electronic displays available, they still need to be printed
www.thinkdefence.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Let's have a chat about…

A lesser known aspect of the 1982 Falklands Conflict, the San Carlos Forward Operating Base (FOB)

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗
July 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
By dismissing Bureau of Labor Statistics chief #ErikaMcEntarfer, President Trump has ensured that the rest of the world will never trust official US Government economic statistics again.
August 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Funday Thursdays continue next week with our popular Camouflage workshop with Clive, as well as our teddy bear trail, outdoor games, scavenger hunts, dressing up and Lego challenges, plus all of our regular flight sims, interactive games, open cockpits and volunteer talks.
July 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The old A127 (Southend Road) flyover at the Gallows Corner roundabout has been removed, to prepare for installation of the shiny new, improved one. Looking west.
July 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The old A127 (Southend Road) flyover at the Gallows Corner roundabout has been removed, to prepare for installation of the shiny new, improved one. Looking east.
July 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Take a good look before they’re gone ? HMS Albion (L14) and HMS Bulwark (L15) likely being sold off to Brazilian Navy.
July 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM