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@viper13.bsky.social
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Marine - Cobras, Huey's, Howitzers and 4th grade teacher. Occasional aircraft tracker and aviation safety nerd 🇺🇦 🇬🇪

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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 5h
Such a beautiful tree you found. It makes my day to wander upon such a sight. I found these moss covered tree trunks the other day.
A pair of moss covered tree trunks in Boeing Park.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 6h
OLIVE27, TC-135W Stratolifter is crossing the Atlantic heading for Chania.
OLIVE27, TC-135W Stratolifter is crossing the Atlantic heading for Chania.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 6h
OLIVE48, RC-135V Rivet Joint ISR aircraft out of Omaha is approaching the most likely to Mildenhall. OLIVE31 is currently at Chania.
OLIVE48, RC-135V Rivet Joint ISR aircraft out of Omaha is approaching the most likely to Mildenhall. OLIVE31 is currently at Chania.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 7h
Man, a new aircraft, not saying it's a mechanical issue. If delivered in July you'd think any problems would have already surfaced. Though I hated to fly anything right out of rework.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 11h
Trump (sort of) reopens Hormuz, at a staggering cost. (And this doesn't even include the cost the taxpayers are footing for the massive Naval operations designed to make things safe (sort of). www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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The Next Inflation Shock: $1 Million-a-Day Oil Tankers
Former President Bill Clinton once said that when a crisis breaks out, the first thing everyone in Washington asks is, “Where is the nearest [aircraft] carrier?” That remains a critical question as th...
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 11h
This seems vaguely familiar. Help me out here. Didn't this thing start with a 'three day bombing campaign'?
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 11h
I'm guessing we're not done yet. Unfortunately 😕
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 12h
Not for all the money in the world.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 14h
More information on the MV-22 mishap. www.wwaytv3.com/osprey-milit...
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Osprey military aircraft catches fire in Bladen Lakes State Forest, Marine injured - WWAYTV3
An Osprey military aircraft hard-landed Thursday morning in Bladen Lakes State Forest, leaving one of four Marines on board with burns, according to the White Lake fire chief.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 14h
USMC MV-22 crash in Bladen Lakes State Forest, North Carolina.
USMC MV-22 crash in Bladen Lakes State Forest, North Carolina.
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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 14h
UK: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Aseer province, Riyadh province, Najran province, Jizan province and Taif city and Taif International Airport. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 17h
A rally in oil prices rippled through global markets, sending stocks lower and whipsawing bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. Brent crude topped $105 as fresh tanker www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 14h
Yeah, it's not like the US hasn't accidentally shot down an airliner. There's nothing that gets your blood pressure spiked like hearing your radar lock squawking in your headset. Your mind is telling you it's for sure one of our guys, but your reflexes are breaking away and popping chaff. BTDT
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 14h
What might be an Airbus 320 smoldering on the tarmac at King Khalid International Airport after a missile strike by the Houthis. Don't usually post things from FB, but just this once. www.facebook.com/aflyguysloun...
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 15h
With militaries from multiple countries engaged in protecting Saudi Arabia I'd think twice before flying across the kingdom. (Someone) might mistake you for a Houthis missile.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 15h
Saudis report that (someone) intercepted three Houthis missiles today. Two of the missiles were reportedly headed toward the capital Riyadh. (Someone) of the several non-Saudi entities currently operating inside the kingdom shot down the missiles. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10...
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles
Saudi Arabia says two of the missiles intercepted were headed towards the capital, Riyadh.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 15h
Complete fuckin idiots
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 15h
tfg is such an idiot
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 16h
Ukrainian pilots begin training on French Rafael aircraft. Ukraine signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafael jets. The first fighters should arrive in 2028 or 2029. www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
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France to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister says
France will begin training Ukrainian pilots on the Rafale fighter jet next month, Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin told lawmakers on Thursday.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 16h
UKMTO warning 159-26 was issued as a late report for an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on October 6th. This is the 12th incident reported this month.
UKMTO warning 159-26 was issued as a late report for an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on October 6th. This is the 12th incident reported this month.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 17h
If I was Iran I'd be ready for an attack before the midterm elections. It's not like he's rational or trustworthy.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 17h
As does Israel. I actually fear the US might use them in Iran if things go badly.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 18h
The Pakistani government has denied that their air force has been attacking the Houthis as reported by the New York Times. They also rejected the 30-40 thousand deployment numbers provided by Reuters. They say that 8000 troops have been deployed in Saudi Arabia.
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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 19h
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 21h
One of the AVT crude oil processing units at Russia’s Omsk Oil Refinery was hit during today’s long-range drone attack. #Russia
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 21h
❗️❗️The Omsk Oil Refinery has reportedly been hit after a drone attack lasting around four hours. The facility, Russia’s largest oil refinery, is more than 2,500 km from Ukraine. Earlier reports said Ukrainian FP-1 drones were targeting the site. #Russia
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vesselspotter.eurosky.social @vesselspotter.eurosky.social · 08/10/2026
#Dakar 9251743 in the news! #SouthKorea #Russia #Arctic #NSR #NorthernSeaRoute gcaptain.com/sanctioned-2...
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Sanctioned 22-Year-Old Tanker Makes Rare Late-Season Arctic Voyage
A 22-year-old product tanker sanctioned by the European Union is making an unusual late-season voyage along Russia's Northern Sea Route, highlighting the growing use of older, lower-specification vess...
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Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 23h
South Korea has joined North Korea in attacking Ukraine. North Korea provides troops, artillery shells and ballistic missiles to russian invasion forces. South Korea is withdrawing its ambassador from Kyiv, part of an active measure by the Putin regime against Ukraine.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 22h
When he comes back he should bring a few barrels of diesel with him.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 22h
It's almost like you predicted this😉 People making a ton of money because of trump's war.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 22h
I'm sure they were paid a premium for their diesel. It's all about the greed.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 22h
Super tanker charters from the US to Asia are now $76 million per trip adding $38 to the cost of each barrel of oil. Up 10 times since the start of the war. www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/10/...
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Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
Shipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 23h
Doesn't sound like a 'hybrid' war to me.
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Liveuamap @liveuamap.com · 08/10/2026
Yandex: Fire erupts at Yandex data center in Ryazan region after drone attack. The data center's operations have been fully halted, potentially making some Yandex services unavailable to users liveuamap.com/en/2026/8-oc...
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Yandex: Fire erupts at Yandex data center in Ryazan region after drone attack. The data center&039;s operations have been fully halted, potentially making some Yandex services unavailable to users Rya...
Yandex: Fire erupts at Yandex data center in Ryazan region after drone attack. The data center's operations have been fully halted, potentially making some Yandex services unavailable to users. Live U...
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Exactly
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Ima thinking someone is owed an apology. Seoul, the balls in your court.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Damn, everyone wants a piece of the Houthis. I'm thinking if I was Syria I'd stay away from the war thing for a minute or two. You've had more than your share of death and destruction.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
RRR9915, KC-3 out of Akrotiri is heading south over the Red Sea most likely to refuel fighters bombing the Houthis. It's the world against the Houthis.
RRR9915, KC-3 out of Akrotiri is heading south over the Red Sea most likely to refuel fighters bombing the Houthis. It's the world against the Houthis.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Over 1500 km from Ukraine! That's pretty awesome.
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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Yandex cloud data centre in Sasovo hit by Ukrainian drones (OWA-UAV) overnight. Strategic target likely with impacts much greater than an internet network disruption chart will suggest. Trump isn’t the only one who loves data centres. Feel the warmth.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
That's a mighty toasty data center🔥
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Houthis rebounding around Taiz.
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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
White House has asked the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iranian targets that could be exercised ahead of the midterms, according to two admin officials. The size and targets of the potential strikes, and whether the admin will ultimately proceed, are still being debated.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Was thinking the same thing. Guessing the Strait is pretty busy with US aircraft.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Multiple deaths and injuries were reported at two airports struck yesterday.
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Another tanker has been hit by a projectile in the Persian Gulf near Qatar.
Another tanker has been hit by a projectile in the Persian Gulf near Qatar.
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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
GACA update on Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia:
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viper13.bsky.social @viper13.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Absolutely unexcusable. Left to find their own care in Kuwait, parked at someone's house, transported like cargo, not even identified as wounded, sent to a barracks in Germany instead of a hospital. I'm ashamed that our soldiers were treated so poorly. Where are our leaders?
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Paul Leigh -Some Rascal on the Internet @pleightx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Bartelds @bartelds.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
German government blocks sale of sea-logistics company Zippel to Chinese shipping giant Cosco “The prohibition is due to security concerns. The acquisition would have deepened dependencies and jeopardized the resilience of supply chains in Germany and the EU” www.tagesspiegel.de/wirtschaft/d...
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Wegen Sicherheitsbedenken: Bund untersagt Verkauf von Logistikfirma an Chinesen
Das Bundeskartellamt hatte einen Deal mit einer chinesischen Großreederei freigegeben. Die Bundesregierung stoppt das aber nun.
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