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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Near miss? Undersea cables between 🇬🇧&🇮🇪 carry energy AND communication infrastructure ⚠️ A similar incident occurred in NOV 2024 Then, a 🇷🇺 ship was heavily monitored by 🇮🇪 & numerous NATO nations in the IRISH SEA, as other security threats were occurring in the region

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Cathal Berry on Newstalk this morning reminding us that 🇮🇪 Defence Forces have a long tradition of Peacekeeping in BOTH 🇺🇳 & NATO peacekeeping missions ⚠️statistically 🇺🇳 missions have been far more dangerous for 🇮🇪 troops & is sadly where almost every fatality has occurred

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Everyone is entitled to their own self-mythologising. But here the image of an intellectually vain man prevails; his “false equivalence” provokes particular ire “Higgins is expending the goodwill that was once held in huge reserves for 🇮🇪” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

✅ Long awaited confirmation this morning Current 🇮🇪 EC-135 helicopters to be replaced with FOUR Airbus H-145M in 2027 Gardai are to receive TWO examples of the H-145 shortly, which will be piloted/maintained by the Irish Air Corps (same as current) www.airbus.com/en/products-...

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

The Department of Defence has signed a deal for the French-made Falcon 6X and, with delivery expected in December 2025, it will be available in time for Ireland’s EU Presidency in the second half of 2026 www.gov.ie/en/press-rel...

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

🇮🇪 Defence Forces in Afghanistan ISAF - Dec 2001 — Dec 2014 RSM - Jan 2015 — March 2016

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

WWI Victory Parades took place on 19 July, 1919 In Ireland parades were held throughout the country; the largest taking place in Dublin centred around College Green irelandsmilitarystory.ie/2019/07/19/v...

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🇮🇪 ARW training in Belize, about to be retrieved via 🇬🇧 Army Bell 212 of 25 Flight BATSUB (British Army Training Support Unit Belize) ran six exercises a year for British Army soldiers & ‘guests’ which included intense Jungle training

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

The one that got away Irish Air Corps SA330J Puma Leased for one year 1981/2

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Luftwaffe Ariel photos of McKee Barracks Dublin Christmas Eve 1940 The Map also features the Magazine in Phoenix Park

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🇮🇪 ARW Liberia 2003

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🇪🇸 Uro VAMTAC being evaluated by 🇮🇪 Defence Forces (2006/7)

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

M1114 being evaluated by 🇮🇪 Defence Forces Mid 2000’s

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🇮🇪 Panhard AML-20 in Liberia

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🇮🇪 Ranger (ARW) pictured during the 2021 Kabul Airlift in Afghanistan

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

🇮🇪 Cpl John McManus and Pte Jim Feery pictured during the fighting at Jadotville, in September 1961 (Congo) (Photo: Comdt Leo Quinlan's private collection)

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

At 05:15hrs on 5/MAY/1945 German Luftwaffe Ju88NF serial number 621642 (codes D5+GH) landed at Gormanston 🇮🇪 Onboard were 3 crew who were fleeing from 🇩🇰 as the war came to an end The plane was flown out from 🇮🇪 in RAF markings by the 🇬🇧 testpilot Eric Brown on 2/JUNE/1945

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

NI border during the troubles Possibly Mid 90’s

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

🇮🇪 Anti Aircraft battery at Ringsend Dublin, during WWII sadly they were insufficient in number to prevent German incursions & bombings of Dublin (& elsewhere)

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Just one of M113 APC’s used by 🇮🇪 in the Congo On loan from 🇺🇸 to 🇺🇳 forces “US” stencil is painted over but serial number remains visible 🇮🇳 army were holding these for the Irish contingent at the Airport On arrival they trained crews on the use of the ‘50 calibre’ HMG

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

During WWII, 🇮🇪 was no stranger to Allied aircraft landings for various reasons Most were discreetly facilitated in returning to their intended destinations where possible Here a B-17 has overshot the runway at the Irish Air Corps base at Baldonnell

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

For anyone familiar with having a dip in the ‘Forty Foot’, this is the back garden of the quaint little house with the name “The Battery” on the gate A building steeped in remarkable history A young Lt Bligh (later Capt Bligh of Mutiny On The Bounty fame) was stationed here.

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Congo 1961 🇮🇪 🇺🇳 soldier runs for cover from exploding ammunition He is carrying what appears to be Bren Gun magazines

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

The Ford Mk.V Armoured Car built by Thompson & Son of Hanover Works, Carlow, in 1940 for the 🇮🇪Defence Forces During its deployment to the Congo it saw considerable combat as seen in these images👇 The last photo shows one that was up-armoured in the field None returned to 🇮🇪

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Somalia 1993 The weekly 'Mog run' to Mogadishu was a dangerous affair During one 'Mog run' during 2 Tpt Coy's tour led to a fire fight between the convoy's 🇮🇳 escort & a large group of bandits, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 attackers 🇮🇪 ACMAT ‘Gunship & HMMWV👇

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Friday 13/JUNE/2008 - CHAD 🇮🇪 Troops prepare their mortar as their position comes under fire An armoured 🇮🇪 EUFOR patrol was monitoring a clash between Chad army & rebel forces when fire was received "in its general direction" The exchange was brief & there was NO casualties

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

EAST TIMOR - October 1999 A platoon of 🇮🇪 Ranger Wing (1 Ircon) were sent as part of the INTERFET peacekeeping force The platoon served in the reconnaissance company of the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Regiment (1 RNZIR) Battalion Group for a four-month tour

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Kabul, Afghanistan Monday 11/Aug/2008 🇮🇪 WIT team (centre bottom of 📸) at the aftermath of a VBIED on an ISAF convoy WIT personnel were highly trained in collecting forensic evidence, which would later be detrimental to the capture & prosecution of alleged bombers in 🇦🇫 courts

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

An Irish Air Corps Avro Anson being recovered after an operational mishap during WWII IAC recovery crews were masters of their trade, often recovering downed allied & axis aircraft from remote & isolated areas Many allied aircraft were even returned to the allies via N.Ireland

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Heres another photo you might appreciate @carlaodonaill.bsky.social Overall RAF Camouflage with orange undersides, sporting a tricolour for identification purposes in 🇮🇪 & 🇬🇧 (probably for Anti-Aircraft crews)

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

A camouflaged Aer Lingus DC-3 operating during WWII at Collinstown (Dublin airport today) The airport itself originated from a wartime aerodrome Aer Lingus services were limited during WWII The sole routes being to Liverpool or Manchester, depending on the security situation

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

1947 - The first ‘jet’ to land at Dublin airport 🇬🇧Gloster Meteor F.4 seriel RA444 ‘A6-B’ 257 Sqn (RAF Odham) Demonstrated to the Irish Air Corps (IAC bases still had grass runways) Just 11 years after WWII ended, 🇮🇪 received its first Military Jet aircraft, the Vampire T55

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🇫🇷 government collapses after Prime Minister Michel Barnier does not survive no-confidence vote

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🇬🇧 led operation has uncovered a multibillion-dollar money laundering scheme run out of London, Moscow and Dubai that enabled 🇷🇺 spies & European drug traffickers to evade sanctions using cryptocurrency In todays FINANCIAL TIMES

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

🚨 Ah guy who has aligned himself with Trump, who supports 🇷🇺 & has manipulated his social media platform to create division & hate, wants 🇮🇪 to vote for parties other than those in government now The threats to this state are real & many Choose wisely who you vote for today

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

This was in the Irish Independent this morning You’d almost forget there is a major war within Europe, yet no mention however the Middle East does. Why do we believe 🇮🇪 is immune to the consequences of 🇷🇺 actions in Europe Politicians need to be pressed on Defence & 🇺🇦 @rteprimetime.bsky.social

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

‘Neutral’ 🇪🇺 members 2024 Are you confident 🇮🇪 understands defence properly?

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Second scheduled 🇧🇪A400 out just now Such an incredible & versatile asset Just one of these Strategic/Tactical airlift aircraft would provide 🇮🇪 with invaluable capabilities Particularly with rescue missions & humanitarian air drop capability, instead of asking others for help

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

🇧🇪 A400 departing 🇮🇪

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🇧🇪 Air Force A400 arriving into 🇮🇪 just now Belgium will assist with transporting 🇮🇪Troops & their equipment to 🇩🇪 for upcoming EUBG training exercise

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

During a 2013 Dáil Éireann debate on the original Proposed Deployment of the Defence Forces to UNDOF Syria, SINN FEIN sided with Mick Wallace, Richard Boyd Barret & others, VOTING AGAINST the deployment of Irish Peacekeepers to UNDOF in Syria

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Seems to be a consistent trend with 🇨🇳 vessels crewed by 🇷🇺 citizens damaging undersea cables..

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Shame on Sinn Féin This position favours only Moscow & they know this.

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

🇷🇺 3 day “special military operation” enters its 1000th day ⚠️12,162+ 🇺🇦 civilians killed by 🇷🇺 (551+ children) ⚠️11,000+ 🇺🇦civilians missing ⚠️57,000 to 80,000 military personnel killed defending🇺🇦 ⚠️In first half of 2024, three times as many people died in 🇺🇦 as were born

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Here is a link to the 🇸🇪 brochure (in English) for anyone interested.. msb.se/en/

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Roy K @royk.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

An RAF Poseidon currently out on operations at this time A reminder that 🇷🇺 vessels are continuing to operate in & around 🇮🇪&🇬🇧 coastal waters today

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