An Honest Account
How can one defend the indefensible? Or explain to someone who cannot or will not understand the circumstances which might drive a normally decent human
June 2, 2013
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Short-form opinion, updates and information.
Black Hornet Nano UAV
A collection of videos and images of the Black Hornet nano UAV from Prox Dynamics currently deployed in Afghanistan. A few snippets from the videos;
April 5, 2013
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The Golden Egg Bridge
A great collection of images from 21 Engineer Regiment Read more about the bridge at the links http://britisharmy.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/golden-egg-the-laying-of-a-bridge/ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/in-pictures-british-sappers-lay-golden-egg-in-afghanistan http://bfbs.com/news/afghanistan/new-afghan-bridge-stand-test-time-61976.html It is what is called
February 7, 2013
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The Expeditionary Elevated Sangar
Like many words that have found their way into the British Army’s common vocabulary Sangar has its origins in India. According to uncle Wikipedia it
December 23, 2012
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Abacot
A nice picture, courtesy of 21 Engineer regiment Royal Engineers The caption After arriving in Afghanistan and completing the familiarisation package, I was ready to
November 23, 2012
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Inside the Foxhound
Images from the MoD The interior of a Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle. Foxhound is at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology, providing
September 24, 2012
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Aircraft Shelters, Clever Cranes and Happy Days for Paul G
If you look at pictures of deployed aircraft maintenance shelters they have lifting gantries that can support major components like engines. Obviously, for an engine
August 9, 2012
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Foxhound – Wot No RWS
The MoD has released a few pictures and video footage of the Foxhound’s entry into Afghanistan From the MoD’s press release Foxhound is at the
June 17, 2012
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