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An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, Atlantic Ocean - 14 May 2013
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator passes over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck
An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, Atlantic Ocean - 14 May 2013
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An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, Atlantic Ocean - 14 May 2013
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator passes over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck
An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, Atlantic Ocean - 14 May 2013
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An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, Atlantic Ocean - 14 May 2013
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator passes over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck
An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, Atlantic Ocean - 14 May 2013
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Australian Navy transport new battleship using one of the superships of Dockwise - Aug 2012
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You Floated My Battleship! The Superships That Carry Superloads
When the weighty problem of transporting superloads around the world arises, a bulky breed of superships are ready to take up the challenge.
But rather than standard cargo containers, these vessels are capable of floating unimaginable loads including full oil rigs, multiple nuclear-powered submarines and, in one epic voyage, 18 barges from China to the Netherlands.
Currently, the Australian Navy are employing the services of Netherlands-based shipping company Dockwise's MV Blue Marlin, the largest cargo transport ship in the world.
The ship is transporting the first of two aircraft carrier hulls from Spain to Melbourne.
The Australian Landing Helicopter Dock (ALHD) Canberra is the first to commence the 12,000 nautical mile voyage around the Cape of Good Hope, estimated to be completed in 45 days after setting off on 20 August from Punta Langosteira, a new large port just south of La Coruna, northern Spain.
Spanish company Navantia has completed construction of the ships from the keel to the flight deck, and now the hulls are being transported for completion by BAE Systems Australia. The second hull, the ALHD Adelaide, will be transported in early 2014.
Blue Marlin is more than up to the task, being 712ft in length, larger than two football pitches, 138ft deep and able to carry 75,000 tonnes. That said, the ALHD Canberra is so large it overhangs the Blue Marlin deck by 180ft.
Blue Marlin's load capability also meant it was the ship of choice for the U.S. Navy when they had to transport the stricken destroyer USS Cole back to the United States after the warship was damaged by an Al-Qaeda suicide bomber attack while anchored in the port of Aden, Yemen.
The Blue Marlin is manned by a 24 crew and is powered by 17,000 horsep...
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Australian Navy transport new battleship using one of the superships of Dockwise - Aug 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dockwise / Rex Features (1738219b)
You Floated My Battleship! The Superships That Carry Superloads
When the weighty problem of transporting superloads around the world arises, a bulky breed of superships are ready to take up the challenge.
But rather than standard cargo containers, these vessels are capable of floating unimaginable loads including full oil rigs, multiple nuclear-powered submarines and, in one epic voyage, 18 barges from China to the Netherlands.
Currently, the Australian Navy are employing the services of Netherlands-based shipping company Dockwise's MV Blue Marlin, the largest cargo transport ship in the world.
The ship is transporting the first of two aircraft carrier hulls from Spain to Melbourne.
The Australian Landing Helicopter Dock (ALHD) Canberra is the first to commence the 12,000 nautical mile voyage around the Cape of Good Hope, estimated to be completed in 45 days after setting off on 20 August from Punta Langosteira, a new large port just south of La Coruna, northern Spain.
Spanish company Navantia has completed construction of the ships from the keel to the flight deck, and now the hulls are being transported for completion by BAE Systems Australia. The second hull, the ALHD Adelaide, will be transported in early 2014.
Blue Marlin is more than up to the task, being 712ft in length, larger than two football pitches, 138ft deep and able to carry 75,000 tonnes. That said, the ALHD Canberra is so large it overhangs the Blue Marlin deck by 180ft.
Blue Marlin's load capability also meant it was the ship of choice for the U.S. Navy when they had to transport the stricken destroyer USS Cole back to the United States after the warship was damaged by an Al-Qaeda suicide bomber attack while anchored in the port of Aden, Yemen.
The Blue Marlin is manned by a 24 crew and is powered by 17,000 horsep...
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Dormice breeding and release programme at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon, Britain - 20 Jan 2010
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Dormice breeding and release programme at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon, Britain - 20 Jan 2010
BOOSTING THE DORMOUSE POPULATION
With the winter weather still biting most sensible dormice are still curled up nice and warm - deep in hibernation.
But with the advent of warmer weather the famously sleepy animals will soon be waking up.
Not long after they do there should be the pitter patter of even tinier dormice feet - or so Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is hoping.
Conservationists at the park in Devon are currently working on a breeding and release programme for the common or hazel dormouse, which is protected in the UK.
Over the winter, Paignton Zoo staff have been caring for a number of the animals so that they can broaden the number of bloodlines when it comes to breeding.
According to senior head keeper of mammals Julian Chapman, the unrelated and still sleeping dormice are placed in separate nest-boxes in one larger mesh cage.
The hope is that once the animals wake up and meet they will breed.
In recent years the tiny creatures have become increasingly rare as their habitats are eroded.
Where woodland has been chopped down, populations become isolated and find it impossible to move to new habitats.
In a bid to stop the dormouse's population decline the offspring will be released at various locations around England where the animal has already become extinct.
Dormice have to weigh at least 18 grams to survive hibernation in the wild and Paignton Zoo vets are careful to carry out routine health checks before any animal is released.
A tiny microchip transponder is also implanted under the animal's skin so they can be identified in the future.
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Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
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Jetman Yves Rossy parachutes to land after his historic flight across The Channel, Dover.
Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
A Swiss adventurer has soared into the history books today (26 September) by crossing the Channel using only a homemade jet-powered wing. Yves Rossy, 49, touched down in a field on top of the white cliffs of Dover after completing his 22-mile journey from France to Britain. With his carbon wing strapped to his back, Rossy began his journey by leaping out of a small plane at an altitude of 2,500 metres over the French coast. He then jetted off at speeds of more than 200 kilometres per hour before completing his adventure 10 minutes later by parachuting onto English soil. Rossy, who calls himself FusionMan, was originally scheduled to make the flight two days before his successful attempt; however, bad weather forced him to postpone twice.
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Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
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Jetman Yves Rossy parachutes to land after his historic flight across The Channel, Dover.
Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
A Swiss adventurer has soared into the history books today (26 September) by crossing the Channel using only a homemade jet-powered wing. Yves Rossy, 49, touched down in a field on top of the white cliffs of Dover after completing his 22-mile journey from France to Britain. With his carbon wing strapped to his back, Rossy began his journey by leaping out of a small plane at an altitude of 2,500 metres over the French coast. He then jetted off at speeds of more than 200 kilometres per hour before completing his adventure 10 minutes later by parachuting onto English soil. Rossy, who calls himself FusionMan, was originally scheduled to make the flight two days before his successful attempt; however, bad weather forced him to postpone twice.
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Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
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Jetman Yves Rossy parachutes to land after his historic flight across The Channel, Dover.
Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
A Swiss adventurer has soared into the history books today (26 September) by crossing the Channel using only a homemade jet-powered wing. Yves Rossy, 49, touched down in a field on top of the white cliffs of Dover after completing his 22-mile journey from France to Britain. With his carbon wing strapped to his back, Rossy began his journey by leaping out of a small plane at an altitude of 2,500 metres over the French coast. He then jetted off at speeds of more than 200 kilometres per hour before completing his adventure 10 minutes later by parachuting onto English soil. Rossy, who calls himself FusionMan, was originally scheduled to make the flight two days before his successful attempt; however, bad weather forced him to postpone twice.
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Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 803945m )
Jetman Yves Rossy parachutes to land after his historic flight across The Channel, Dover.
Yves 'Fusionman' Rossy is the first human jet to successfully fly across the English Channel, from France to Britain - 26 Sep 2008
A Swiss adventurer has soared into the history books today (26 September) by crossing the Channel using only a homemade jet-powered wing. Yves Rossy, 49, touched down in a field on top of the white cliffs of Dover after completing his 22-mile journey from France to Britain. With his carbon wing strapped to his back, Rossy began his journey by leaping out of a small plane at an altitude of 2,500 metres over the French coast. He then jetted off at speeds of more than 200 kilometres per hour before completing his adventure 10 minutes later by parachuting onto English soil. Rossy, who calls himself FusionMan, was originally scheduled to make the flight two days before his successful attempt; however, bad weather forced him to postpone twice.
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RAF wings Graduation Ceremony, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 11 Apr 2008
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Air Chief Marshall Sir Glenn Torpy (left), Air Chief Marshal, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
RAF wings Graduation Ceremony, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 11 Apr 2008
Prince William has become the latest member of the royal family, along with his father and the Duke of Edinburgh, to learn to fly with the Royal Air Force. Along with 25 other RAF cadets he graduated today (11 April) and was presented with his 'wings' by his father at a graduation ceremony at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. His graduation comes a day after the RAF celebrated its 90th anniversary at a dinner that was attended by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and William, along with RAF personnel of all ranks. After the ceremony, Prince Charles and his wife joined RAF graduates and their families at a reception before staying for lunch. In a move guaranteed to fuel speculation about their relationship, William's girlfriend Kate Middleton was also a guest. The Prince - an officer in the Household Cavalry regiment - has been following a shortened 12 week course that is designed to make him a competent flier but not an operational one. He is now shortly due to serve on attachment to the Royal Navy
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FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2014) Sailors participate in a swim call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is underway conducting a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region after successfully completing Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Van'tLeven/Released)
U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016
When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.
These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.
Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.
With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.
The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.
Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.
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PEOPLE - Melbourne: Surf Wettbewerb Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
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Courtney Conlogue of the USA successfully defended her Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach title by defeating 6X World Champion Stephanie Gilmore of Australia in the final in 4 - 6 conditions at Bells Beach.
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Melbourne, Australia - 15 Jun 1900
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PEOPLE - Melbourne: Surf Wettbewerb Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
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Courtney Conlogue of the USA successfully defended her Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach title by defeating 6X World Champion Stephanie Gilmore of Australia in the final in 4 - 6 conditions at Bells Beach.
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Melbourne, Australia - 15 Jun 1900
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