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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

An unmanned engineering test flight in December/January? Here's a summary of the snag list encountered on the last flight: m.youtube.com/watch?v=5I_2...

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Starliner Commander: "I Knew We Weren't Coming Home"

YouTube video by Jeremy Boreing

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today the Earth and Moon were photographed by a probe en-route to study the Ice moons of Jupiter.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cough/ bsky.app/profile/chin...

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

British Airways has such an inbred supercilious culture. They like to amuse themselves by segregated boarding according to status. Feel for the ritual humiliation of an "all remaining passengers may now board" announcement and subsequent walk of shame. BA is a former Blue Chip company in denial.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Actually. The title is misleading. This explanation of asteroid composition as rubble pile versus solid body answers one super fast rotation body in particular seen by Vera Rubin. m.youtube.com/watch?v=r34T...

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Scientists Are Stumped by What the Vera Rubin Telescope Found in Space

YouTube video by Fexl

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Excellent presentation on Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile by Prof. Lintott. m.youtube.com/watch?v=VUJU...

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The Sky at Night, Tonight: A New View of the Changing Sky - Chris Lintott

YouTube video by Gresham College

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This prompted me to find my copy of Air Apaches by Jay A Stout. Look forward to reading about the use of B-25's as a gun platform for low level staffing: www.jayastout.com/books/airapa... www.thearmorylife.com/b-25-mitchell/

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Air Apaches – JAYASTOUT.COM

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"We are carrying almost every country in the world" How does he reconcile that statement with the fact countries around the world are carrying significant amounts of US debt.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

That's sounds like an extraordinary experience. Hope all is now well your end. You are right. Personal photos are among our most important possessions. I'm sure you will find the right digital archiving solution.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Me neither and I've held a protonmail account from the beginning. That's useful information. Trying to function with Gmail/Google photos is a challenge nowadays. Problem is the internet became unusable after Trump ended net neutrality. Soon nothing will be accessible without subscription.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The live Evensong broadcast on Wednesday afternoon is a much needed hour of calm reflection. In the choral tradition you might be interested to check out VOCES8 and Stile Antico. Also look out for the EBU Christmas around Europe broadcast day on Radio 3 in December. m.youtube.com/watch?v=oKsq...

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Thomas Campion. Never weather-beaten sail.

YouTube video by Oliva Alba

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Canada understands the assignment. There is a very interesting shift taking place within the NATO dynamic with Nordic-Baltic defence cooperation focusing on the high north and Canada partnering with Sweden on major defence projects for NATO's European nations.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

AIPAC is the tip of the iceberg when that 'campaign donor' has the resources (and generosity) to also contribute substantial financial support for a Trump related legal defense fund.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Is young Jared: A. Being groomed for a future bid at the WH. B. Motivated by a sense of duty to sacrifice his personal business interests and serve the peace process as a government employee. C. Exploiting his father in law's connections to NETWORK and help expand the family portfolio.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This image reminded me of the opening sequence from Sahara Railway as Tuareg tribesmen move with economy of movement. You've probably already seen this video but if not it is well worth viewing. m.youtube.com/watch?v=jEo-...

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This Sahara Railway Is One of the Most Extreme in the World | Short Film Showcase

YouTube video by National Geographic

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This will be a good opportunity for Moscow authorities to clarify for the Norwegian Ambassador (as a matter of courtesy) on what basis they seized a vessel on International waters in the high north (2013) and held the crew in Russia for a period of several months.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

To extend on that Maritime Patrol Aircraft theme. This may be of interest. PAL Aerospace (Canada) adapted the Dash-8 platform for Dutch Coast Guard based at Curaçao in the Caribbean. palaerospace.com/the-snowbird...

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The Snowbirds of Curacao

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Were these mature Cherry Blossoms part of the consignment gifted to Washington DC from the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912. If that is so. Were these symbolically important trees felled for no other reason than they disturbed plans for a golf course?

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Absolutely correct. Well said. This is nothing short of a scandal. Add to that Vučić is the most dangerous politician in Europe. If the Serbian State wishes to honour Maladić by celebrating his role in the Yugoslav Wars, such an act should disqualify Serbia from EU membership.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Sultanate of Oman is probably one of the more reliable pro-western partners the US could hope to build cooperation agreements with in this region. Trump is no longer to be taken seriously (especially by traditional allies of the United States). It is high time he was marched off the premises.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

That would be the Semaphore indicator. As to another point down page. I recently gave hand signals for a motorist to overtake. Nothing but a blank stare in the rear view mirror. m.youtube.com/watch?v=8UpH...

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Trafficator

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Count Binface has secured 9,455 votes. (26.71%) That is a substantial result and total humiliation for Farage. When a prospective candidate who Stands for Office cannot stand in person to hear the returning officers' declaration - they should be declared unfit for public service and disqualified.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

North face at 13h15! Is it safe to be in the high mountains after midday now?

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Informative piece on the Toyota/BYD merge which is too polite to mention one vital factor in the equation. An unexpected side effect of the self inflicted Hormuz Crisis is Trump has helped consolidate the global EV market. m.youtube.com/watch?v=wLo7...

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Toyota’s Historic BYD Deal Just Shook the Entire EV Industry!

YouTube video by Auto Aspect

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

He diverted resources from the L3 Harris/VC-25B conversions to pimp out an ex-Gulf Royal Flight 747-8. Realized his Bridge project is an expensive downgrade and transferred to the original 747-200. Then offloaded (by Turkish catering truck) to complete his journey on a 757? DOGE disbanded too soon.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

His greatest performance as King Henry VIII alongside Paul Scofield (Sir Thomas More) in A Man For All Seasons. An absolutely pitch perfect film. m.youtube.com/watch?v=jvSU...

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A Man for All Seasons (1966) - King Henry & Sir Thomas More (HD)

YouTube video by AJ

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

But leaning towards the centre-left.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Which brings us to the Sahrawi refugees displaced into Algeria by Morocco. What news of deepening defence cooperation/migrant control agreements between Morocco and Mauritania following their dispute over (former) Spanish Sahara?

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Interesting piece on the revival of land based radio navigation aids to compensate for spoofing attacks on commercial shipping.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

40 days reserve with the approach of winter/increased energy demands. He hasn't thought this one through.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Reminder of what was happening on the inside of that building. Extraordinary scenes with guns drawn in self defense. His first order of busines on January 20, 2025 was to pardon J6 rioters. Hard to believe he will allow a smooth transition of power. At any time.

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Exciting you say. Here's a commercial break for anyone in need of refreshment. m.youtube.com/watch?v=vB31...

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It's Willer Time??????

YouTube video by att108

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

There were similar statement/protest songs after the Kent State shootings. Where is today's counter culture? One of the best protest songs was this response to a police shooting in the 1970's. Listen to it's powerful lyrics and read the back story. m.youtube.com/watch?v=k71W...

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Rolling Stones - Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)

YouTube video by Morcaiden

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Happened to be looking at one-mil scale Lunar charts to locate the Apollo 15 landing site. Look at the high terrain surrounding descent onto Hadley Rim. (The white circle is my approximate Here is the source for chart LAC41 'Montes Apenninas': www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/ma...

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LRG721 @lrg721.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Here is a clue to where those files are currently buried. ... and in other news. The White House has expedited plans to create a GRANITE helipad on the south lawn.

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