I believe that's a scene from, Ice Pilots, where they re-enacted the WW2 damn bombing for a BBC show. Pilot in the series, Arnie, incredible pilot. Later died of cancer before the show finished it's run.
The footage is actually from the Cambridge University recreation of the WWII bouncing bomb: http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/dambusters-building-bouncing-bomb
Basically they re-did most of the development work to see how it must have been done.
It was 617 Sqn not 619 and I have had the privilege of attending a mess dinner in their mess at Petwood, a memorable experience surrounded by all the memorabilia including the tree.
Nope, not a Trident. It is likely a Harpoon. They can be be launched be launched from a torpedo tube, but they can also be launched from a missile tube. US SSGN subs use vertical missile tubes for cruise missiles, including Harpoons. It doesn't have the correct shape for a Tomahawk.
A number of Ohio-Class SSBNs were converted into SSGNs, with multiple cruise missiles fitting into each Trident launch tube. I can't tell if this was a US sub, and if it was, whether it was an SSGN or converted SSBN.
This is a powerful Russian/Indian missile, the Brahmos. The Russians are making a lot of good military gear - that works. http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=10&sid=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOdIhJVaq54&feature=emb_logo
Bernie, thanks for the update. I wasn't familiar with this particular missile system.
The Russians never had any issues with their engineering as they always came up with innovative solutions to get around problems. Their problem was being able to obtain some of the materiel they needed. Their ability to develop and manufacture the ICs was limited in the past. They were heavily dependent upon acquiring IP from the West and copying it. That isn't true today, though they still have issues with funding their military and military tech.
Well, a lot of surveyors rely on ties to established ground points. Those boys would be screwed under these conditions. BUT... GPS those property corners and you're good.
If you don't get personally swept away in the liquifaction you can hire your surveyors to re-establish those GPS corners. Ain't nobody gonna argue with that!
#2: I've had several high power rockets do the sideways dance. One was a three stage, 20 foot monster. Second stage ignited prematurely sending it and the third stage to parts unknown. What was surprising was about 15 minutes later both stages drifted back to the launch are on chutes.
SCPO USN Ret. Letting go an anchor on a big Navy ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1). Love the condition of spaces, you don't get much foot traffic near the chain locker. Back in the day I started out as a bosun mate aka anchor clankers. And the dude walking around in khakis appears to be a fresh fish ensign with no clue as to what is going on.
2) The cool part that you can almost see is that the initial launch from the tube happens when a set of small rocket motors turn a pool of water under the missile into a high pressure steam column that blows the missile to the surface. The guidance retros tip it to the right trajectory and then the main engine ignites. After that bad shit happens.
WRT the anchor, some people take enormous pride in that/there space. I know them of old and every single damned one of them would put me on report if there was a speck of hydraulic oil on deck. If i haven't mentioned it before I hate hydraulics and air conditioners with a unique passion. Once stood on a cliff edge in San Clemente watching an LPD try to anchor about a hundred yards off the coast. Their anchor had not hit bottom before they ran out of chain. They tried it again. Same result. I was ever so glad I was safely ashore and not the brakeman watching the red shot of chain going over the side at full speed.
Sailed back to it's sister island a few years later and tried to anchor our leased sailboat. Had to snuggle up to the beach in Catalina because those islands are mountains that rise roughly a thousand feet from the seabed. Scuba diving reveals that the islands are a great deal like trees. There is no 'there' there where you expect to find it such as continental shelves. Those things erupted and there is no coastal plain, no continental shelf it's just straight down to the bottom more than a thousand feet down.
# 10 is an awesome WWII story.
ReplyDeleteRAF 619 Squadron. That guy Guy Gibson. Arrogant little prick, but a good flight leader.
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKpuYWo5La4
DeleteI believe that's a scene from, Ice Pilots, where they re-enacted the WW2 damn bombing for a BBC show. Pilot in the series, Arnie, incredible pilot. Later died of cancer before the show finished it's run.
DeleteThe footage is actually from the Cambridge University recreation of the WWII bouncing bomb: http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/dambusters-building-bouncing-bomb
DeleteBasically they re-did most of the development work to see how it must have been done.
It was 617 Sqn not 619 and I have had the privilege of attending a mess dinner in their mess at Petwood, a memorable experience surrounded by all the memorabilia including the tree.
Delete#2 My goodness!! What class of missile IS that?!
ReplyDeleteHarpoon, I think
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IeGYkwVIWw
DeleteTrident? I think the Harpoon is launched from the torpedo tubes. This one looks like it's launching from the missile tube silo.
DeleteNope, not a Trident. It is likely a Harpoon. They can be be launched be launched from a torpedo tube, but they can also be launched from a missile tube. US SSGN subs use vertical missile tubes for cruise missiles, including Harpoons. It doesn't have the correct shape for a Tomahawk.
DeleteA number of Ohio-Class SSBNs were converted into SSGNs, with multiple cruise missiles fitting into each Trident launch tube. I can't tell if this was a US sub, and if it was, whether it was an SSGN or converted SSBN.
This is a powerful Russian/Indian missile, the Brahmos. The Russians are making a lot of good military gear - that works. http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=10&sid=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOdIhJVaq54&feature=emb_logo
DeleteBernie, thanks for the update. I wasn't familiar with this particular missile system.
DeleteThe Russians never had any issues with their engineering as they always came up with innovative solutions to get around problems. Their problem was being able to obtain some of the materiel they needed. Their ability to develop and manufacture the ICs was limited in the past. They were heavily dependent upon acquiring IP from the West and copying it. That isn't true today, though they still have issues with funding their military and military tech.
@DCE, Yeah, looked around. Probably a Brahmos. And Harpoon is being put back into subs now. Missile was too skinny for a Trident.
DeleteI gotta say upfront I'm an untrained eye. That that seems like one damn aggressive missile system. Offensive weapon for sure. =O
Delete#6 is a surveyor’s nightmare.
ReplyDeleteWell, a lot of surveyors rely on ties to established ground points. Those boys would be screwed under these conditions. BUT... GPS those property corners and you're good.
DeleteIf you don't get personally swept away in the liquifaction you can hire your surveyors to re-establish those GPS corners. Ain't nobody gonna argue with that!
Think how many billions of dollars in home improvements that caused.
DeleteNo. 6 is awesome.
ReplyDelete#10 Skip bombing training run? That would make a mess down stream for sure.
ReplyDelete#2: I've had several high power rockets do the sideways dance. One was a three stage, 20 foot monster. Second stage ignited prematurely sending it and the third stage to parts unknown. What was surprising was about 15 minutes later both stages drifted back to the launch are on chutes.
ReplyDelete#1 I want one !!!
ReplyDeleteOkay I give, what in the heck is #7
ReplyDeleteLooks like a big-ass anchor chain to me.
DeleteA ship's anchor chain being played out?
DeleteAnchor chain going down hawespipe.
DeleteThat is the anchor of the USS Ronald Regan CVN 76, https://youtu.be/3u7pFUklV1k
DeleteI was waiting for tis to be one of the many anchoring fail vids out there, crazy the size of that chain.
DeleteSCPO USN Ret. Letting go an anchor on a big Navy ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1). Love the condition of spaces, you don't get much foot traffic near the chain locker. Back in the day I started out as a bosun mate aka anchor clankers. And the dude walking around in khakis appears to be a fresh fish ensign with no clue as to what is going on.
DeleteAnchor chain on a amphib or carrier. ESWS pin on the aft bulkhead in the gif. Looks as if someone takes pride in their space.
ReplyDeleteClean as a whistle, isn't it? I was admiring the same thing myself.
DeleteI think that sailor is standing in the wrong place if there's a runaway.
Delete#2 Is a cruise missile.
ReplyDelete2) The cool part that you can almost see is that the initial launch from the tube happens when a set of small rocket motors turn a pool of water under the missile into a high pressure steam column that blows the missile to the surface. The guidance retros tip it to the right trajectory and then the main engine ignites. After that bad shit happens.
ReplyDelete#10 AKA: Bouncing Betty
ReplyDelete#3 - "C'mon old dog - you want some of this ? Bring it, bring the pain !! Fight me FIGHT ME - okay coolitcoolitcoolit.
ReplyDelete#8 - icelandic poppy pods. Thats werepoppy seeds come from.
ReplyDeleteWant to have fun? Take a dozen of those collect the pods and toss the seeds into a flower bed. Next year the poppies will take over.
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OK, I have to know--during the full moon, what plant turns into a werepoppy?
Delete--Tennessee Budd
WRT the anchor, some people take enormous pride in that/there space. I know them of old and every single damned one of them would put me on report if there was a speck of hydraulic oil on deck. If i haven't mentioned it before I hate hydraulics and air conditioners with a unique passion. Once stood on a cliff edge in San Clemente watching an LPD try to anchor about a hundred yards off the coast. Their anchor had not hit bottom before they ran out of chain. They tried it again. Same result. I was ever so glad I was safely ashore and not the brakeman watching the red shot of chain going over the side at full speed.
ReplyDeleteSailed back to it's sister island a few years later and tried to anchor our leased sailboat. Had to snuggle up to the beach in Catalina because those islands are mountains that rise roughly a thousand feet from the seabed. Scuba diving reveals that the islands are a great deal like trees. There is no 'there' there where you expect to find it such as continental shelves. Those things erupted and there is no coastal plain, no continental shelf it's just straight down to the bottom more than a thousand feet down.
#4 - We should be using those on the Democrat's rioters.
ReplyDeleteYour comment indicates a terrifying terrorist lurking inside you. Pack your bag and come to the train station.
DeleteHow long is #7? I have to work this afternoon.
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