Lee Karlsson @karlssondefence
Military Aviation Editor. Owner of Karlsson Defence Journal Ltd. (Under Construction, Launching May 2024). karlssondefence.uk York, England Joined December 2023-
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April 30th 1982: Vulcan XM594 performs a practice run Strategic Tactical Command Atlantic Nuclear (STCAN) mission from the UK, just to let the Soviets know not to have any ideas while our backs are turned... I guess it masked other Vulcan activity elsewhere 🙄
April 30th 1982: As dusk settles in the Falklands, Sea Kings from 846 Naval Air Squadron land the first British Special Forces from G Sqdn SAS & 2 SBS in the islands, ready to begin the fightback.... (continues)
A Show Of Force 🇺🇸 USN & USAF Aircraft Line Up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena AFB in Japan 🇯🇵 back in April. Present are; HH-60W Jolly Green II, HH-60G Pavehawks, MQ-9 Reaper Drone, F-16C Falcons, F-35A Lightning II, F-15C Eagles, RC-135 Rivet Joint, KC-135…
From a recent Strike Eagle drag
1 May 1965. Lockheed YF-12A 60-6936 taking off from Edwards Air Force Base during speed record trials. The white cross on the aircraft’s underside assisted timers and observers.
Welcome to Finland! @RoyalAirForce 🇬🇧 Typhoon fighter jets arrived at Tikkakoski Air Base 🇫🇮 today. The jets will participate in Estonia 🇪🇪 in the #SwiftResponse24 exercise, which is part of NATO's #SteadfastDefender24 exercise series. #ilmavoimat #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Keeping the #P8 Poseidon in the fight. As the @deutschemarine prepares to receive its first sub hunter, German partner @ESG_Gruppe is hard at work developing sustainment solutions.
U.S. Air Force F-35s from the @48FighterWing deployed to Łask Air Base, Poland for an Agile Combat Employment, boosting expeditionary capabilities and interoperability with Polish F-16s. 🛩️ #AgileForces #WeAreNATO 📷: Bartosz Bera #OTAN #NATO #airforce #army #military…
The Russian presidential IL-96 are aircraft of the Russian presidential fleet used by the President of Russia and other government officials. The presidential fleet is operated by Rossiya Airlines. To date 5 different IL-96's have been used for this role.
RAF Coningsby will be night flying this week, starting today (29th April) and concluding at around midnight on Thursday (2nd May). We are grateful for the enduring patience of our neighbours and the local community as we continue to train our pilots for operations.
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@Morbidful Harrison Okene spent 60 hours underwater in darkness after his boat capsized 20 miles off the coast of Nigeria and sank to the bottom of the ocean. He was discovered alive by divers who were sent to recover dead bodies.
April 30th 1982: Vulcan XM594 performs a practice run Strategic Tactical Command Atlantic Nuclear (STCAN) mission from the UK, just to let the Soviets know not to have any ideas while our backs are turned... I guess it masked other Vulcan activity elsewhere 🙄
April 30th 1982: As dusk settles in the Falklands, Sea Kings from 846 Naval Air Squadron land the first British Special Forces from G Sqdn SAS & 2 SBS in the islands, ready to begin the fightback.... (continues)
Thanks to all of today's followers old and new, re-tweeters, 'likes,' contributors and readers. All very much appreciated. (MiG-31)
From a recent Strike Eagle drag
@karlssondefence @Militarylandnet They lost some of their population after the occupation began. Some of their soldiers also died in this process and continue to die. Soldiers at the front face a serious risk of death. In order to find new soldiers, this needs to be encouraged somehow.
This is going to it’s new owner today. My last drawing for a while as I need to find other ways to earn a living sadly. The cost of living crisis has wrecked my plans for the business and I need a rethink. Back when I’ve sorted it out. Thanks all.
1 May 1945. Six Spitfire XIV's of 41 Squadron flown by Flight Lieutenant Peter Cowell and Flying Officer Wally Jallands intercepted six Focke-Wulf 190D-9s of 13/JG 51 "Mölders." It was JG 51's last mission before surrendering to Allied forces.
1 May 1965. Lockheed YF-12A 60-6936 taking off from Edwards Air Force Base during speed record trials. The white cross on the aircraft’s underside assisted timers and observers.
1 May 1990. First flight of McDonnell Douglas MD 520N (N520NT), developed from the Hughes 500. A civilian version of the US Army's OH-6A Cayuse/Loach.
Here’s when the @USArmy will pick its next long-range spy plane defensenews.com/industry/techw…
Don’t forget to take landscape photos when you’re out hiking
Also, MOD briefing mentions that the junta is trying to buy AM39 Exocets from South Africa, and also looks at further options for manpower requirements, perhaps even another brigade, as assistance from Chile is to be kept quiet, and how do you sink an aircraft carrier legally? 🤔
A special edition build... Did you get your hands on our Heinkel He111 H-6 Motörhead "Bomber" Special? Stunning build by Dean! 📸: fb/Dean Edmonson #Airfix #ScaleModelling #ScaleModels
True of false, statistically most air wars have been won by the force with the kinder looking aircraft?
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