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Editor Dino Carrara Visited RAF Leuchars to Hear How the RAF's Most Recent Front-Line Squadron to Be Equipped with the T
1(FIGHTER) SQUADRON’S NEW ERA Editor Dino Carrara visited RAF Leuchars to hear how the RAF’s most recent front-line squadron Above: The Officer Commanding 1(F) to be equipped Squadron, Wg Cdr Mark Flewin. RAF/MOD Crown Copyright 2012 - SAC Helen Rimmer with the Typhoon Left: RAF Leuchars’ two Typhoon units, 1(F) and 6 Squadrons, share the QRA has achieved a commitment at the base. Sometimes they also come together for deployments, such as the joint detachment to Exercise lot in a short Red Flag. These two Typhoons, one from each squadron, are shown over the space of time. HAS site used by 1(F) Sqn at Leuchars. Geoffrey Lee/Planefocus n September 15, 2012 the RAF’s 1(Fighter) Squadron re- from the facilities and ramp of the co-located unit. Then on January 7, However, it wasn’t long before the squadron was expanding its horizons Programme [TLP, run by ten NATO air forces and held at Albacete Air formed flying the Eurofighter Typhoon at RAF Leuchars in 2013 it moved to the hardened aircraft shelter (HAS) complex on the and taking part in an Advanced Tactical Leadership Course (ATLC) in Base in Spain] because of the number of assets that are available in Fife during the base’s airshow. The squadron’s last mount south-east corner of the airfield, previously used by the Tornado F3s November 2012 at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, whilst theatre and the diversity of air assets involved. Having a lot of aircraft in Owas the Harrier GR9 with which it flew its final sortie from of 111(F) Sqn. -
Rockland Gazette
The Rockland Gazette. Gazette Job Printing PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON bY ESTABLISHMENT. VOSE & PORTEH, Having every facility in Presses, Type and MatosW- to which we are constantly maHng aiddltlooa, wa ara 2 I O M a in S tre e t. piepared to execute with promptness and goad styla every variety of Job Printing, ineladta* Town Reports, Catalogues, TERMS: Posters, Shop B ills, Hand B ills, Pro If paid strictly in advance—per annum, $2.00. If payment is delayed 6 mouths, 2.25. grammes, Circulars, Bill Heads, If not paid till the close of the year, 2.60. Letter Heads, Law and Corpor <8i“ Newsuhscribeifl areexpected to make the first ation Blanks, Receipts, Bills payment in advance. of Lading, Business, Ad paper will bo discontinued until ALL Alt- dress and Wedding ■ Earues are paid, unless at the option of the publish ers. Cards, Tags, x* dingle copies live cents—for sale nt the office and Labels, at the Bookstores. VOLUME 35. ROCKLAND, MAINE, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1880. &c.9 Z. POPE VOSE. J. B. PORTER. NO. 16. PRINTING IN COLORS AND BRONZINO will receive prompt attention. harvests of heaven will never become such carrjed her into the house and there lenrned derness was like that of a mother. “ God “ I thought I’d tell ye, gentleman, the ns shespoke.and I promised. Her “ friend ” deserts hut some good seed will tako root all. Both had been deceived. sent von to me. For her sake this shall mistress is justcomin’. ’ The saints purtect therein.” —I would have promised her anything for POND’S It was a terrible scene tlie old front room he your home. -
Global Operating Environment
Global Operating Environment Assessing the Global Operating Environment easuring the “strength” of a military has stationed assets or permanent bases and Mforce—the extent to which that force can countries from which the U.S. has launched accomplish missions—requires examination of military operations in the past may provide the environments in which the force operates. needed support to future U.S. military opera- Aspects of one environment may facilitate mil- tions. The relationships and knowledge gained itary operations; aspects of another may work through any of these factors would undoubt- against them. A favorable operating environ- edly make future U.S. military operations in ment presents the U.S. military with obvious a region easier and help to ensure a positive advantages; an unfavorable operating envi- operating environment. ronment may limit the effect of U.S. military In addition to U.S. defense relations within power. The capabilities and assets of U.S. allies, a region, other criteria—including the quali- the strength of foes, the region’s geopolitical ty of the local infrastructure, the area’s po- environment, and the availability of forward litical stability, whether or not a country is facilities and logistics infrastructure all factor embroiled in any conflicts, and the degree to into whether an operating environment is one which a nation is economically free—should that can support U.S. military operations. also be considered. When assessing an operating environment, Then there are low-likelihood, high- one must pay particular attention to any U.S. consequence events that, although they occur treaty obligations in the region. -
Air Accident Investigation Sector Loss of Separation
AAIS Case Reference: 06/2013 AIR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION SECTOR PRELIMINARY SERIOUS INCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT LOSS OF SEPARATION UAEAF BAE Hawk Emirates Airlines Boeing 777 AIRPROX Category A – Risk of Collision 12th February 2013 General Civil Aviation Authority of United Arab Emirates Serious Incident Brief: GCAA AAI Report No.: 06/2013 Operator: 1. UAEAF 2. Emirates Airlines Aircraft Type and Registration: 1. BAE Hawk 2. Boeing B777-300 A6-EBD Date and Time (UTC): 12th February, 2013, 07:37:16 UTC Place of Occurrence: Inside Dubai Control Zone (CTR) near Dubai International Airport [OMDB] runway 12R Class of Airspace: Class D Type of Flight: 1. Military special mission exercise 2. Scheduled Passenger Transport (OMDB to LTBA) Persons on Board: 1. UAEAF Crew 2. Total 431 persons (3 flight crewmembers, 14 cabin crew and 414 passengers) Injuries: None Nature of Damage: No known damage to either Aircraft The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was notified of the serious incident on 12th February 2013 and initiated the investigation. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Accident Investigation Sector (AAIS) of the GCAA is leading the investigation and will issue the Final Report. As the other party involved in this AIRPROX is from the Military, the UAEAF will also conduct an internal investigation separate to the GCAA AAIS. Notes: 1. All times in this Report are Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 2. The word “Aircraft” in this Report refers to both aircraft involved in the serious incident 3. The word “Team” in this Report refers to the Investigation Team SERIOUS INCIDENT DRAFT PRELIMINARY REPORT No. 06/2013, Event Date 12th February 2013 Page 2 of 16 OBJECTIVE This Investigation is performed in accordance with the UAE Federal Act No 20 of 1991, promulgating the Civil Aviation Law, Chapter VII, Aircraft Accidents, Article 48, CAR Part III Chapter 3 and in conformity with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. -
Services Fast-Growing Services and Support Business Helps Fuel Boeing Growth
NOVEMBER 2015 | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 07 | BOEING.COM/FRONTIERS Frontiers Uncompromising services Fast-growing services and support business helps fuel Boeing growth NOVEMBER 2015 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS 06 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE 32 08 SNAPSHOT 09 QUOTABLES 10 WHAT WE DO 12 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 18 LEADERSHIP IN SERVICES Boeing’s customer service and support business is rapidly evolving and the company considers it a key area to accelerate growth. This package of stories details the varied and PHOTO: RICH RAU | BOEING expanding customer services and support provided by Boeing. 40 32 PRECISION PERFORMANCE The small Boeing team in St. Charles, Mo., that builds Joint Direct Attack Munition and Small Diameter Bomb hasn’t missed a beat as production rates have soared to the highest levels in nearly a decade. One of these products rolls off the assembly line roughly every six minutes. 36 DESERT BLOOM The Dubai Airshow this month brings the global aerospace community to the United Arab Emirates. Boeing has a strong, three-decades- long relationship with the UAE, which has transformed into a major aerospace hub. 40 SALUTE TO VETERANS PHOTO: BOB FERGUSON | BOEING About 22,000 self-declared veterans work for Boeing, bringing to their jobs not only the teamwork and specialized skills they learned in the military but also leadership, discipline 48 and diverse perspectives. Meet some of them in this tribute to Boeing veterans. 48 GETTING THEIR WINGS When a V-22 Osprey leaves the Boeing factory near Philadelphia, the next stop is at partner Bell Helicopter’s plant in Amarillo, Texas. There, the advanced tiltrotor aircraft are readied for delivery to customers following the addition of wings, empennage and rotors. -
Pine Cove Market &
Real POSTMASTER: Dated material, please deliver March 14-16, 2012 Estate See page 15. Idyllwild News bites Crime Local pleads guilty to burglary. TCoveringo the Sanw Jacinto and Santan Rosa Moun tainsC from Twinr Pinesı to Anzaer to Pinyon See page 2 Almost all the News — Part of the Time Daylight Saving Time The view from Idyllwild VOL. 67 NO. 11 75¢ (Tax Included) IDYLLWILD, CA THURS., MARCH 15, 2012 Arts students. See page 4. Smart Meters Sheriff to discuss SoCal Edison proposed opt-out plan. See page 8. local crime Jail grants By Marshall Smith Staff Reporter Riverside County County gets $100 million Sheriff’s meeting to expand jails. he recent escalation on local crime See page 9. in criminal activity Tin the Idyllwild area, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sports! including an armed rob- March 24 Champs crowned at end bery and a growing number of volleyball and basketball of felony property crimes, Idyllwild School seasons. has prompted the Riverside Gymnasium See pages 10 and 11. County Sheriff’s Depart- ment to call a community Lilacs meeting in Idyllwild. Cap- crime, the role and use of The strategy for a future tain Scot Collins, Hemet Sta- the Mountain Community tion Commander and staff spring festival. Patrol, and what community will meet with Hill com- members can do to protect See page 14. On Saturday, this male bald eagle graced the skies over Lake Hemet while humans munity members at a town their homes and neigh- counted the eagles for the Forest Service. Photo by Careena Chase meeting at the Idyllwild borhoods. -
ESTD - 1985 P.O.Box :- 16694, Dubai
ESTD - 1985 P.O.Box :- 16694, Dubai. U.A.E Email :- [email protected] Website:-www.nasseryoosuf.com Tel.:-04-2244117 Fax: - 04-2248707 1. P..O.. BOX 16694 ,, DUBAI - U..A..E.. C O M M U N I C A T I O N Tel : 04 – 2244117 Fax : 04 – 2248707 Mob : +00971-55 – 2789296 E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.nasseryoosuf.com O U R B A N K E R S Dubai Islamic Bank DUBAI – U.A.E. Emirates Islamic Bank Dubai,UAE Nearest Airport Dubai International Airport Sharjah International Airport Nearest Seaport Port Rashid, Dubai, U.A.E. Jebel Ali Sea Port, U.A.E. 2 YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT IN UAE & ACTIVITIES YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT IN UAE & ACTIVITIES We structured in 1985 to handle in the field of Earth work, Back filling, Interlock tiles fixing, Kerb stone fixing, Formation preparation, Sub Grade preparation, Sub base preparation & Road base preparation and Laying Asphalt for Roads, Traffic Parking, Airport Hangers, Airport Runways, Military Parade Ground & Other Parking areas in various projects in U.A.E. CLASSIFICATION OF WORK AS FOLLOWS. BACK FILLING. CUTTING & FILLING INTER LOCKING TILES FIXING. KERB STONE FIXING. FORMATION PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) SUB GRADE PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) SUB BASE PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) ROAD BASE PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) ASPHALT WORKS. (For Roads & Parking) 3 4 5 6 Performance of previous projects 7 1. 1987 Interlocking Paving. New Dubai Sewerage Treatment Plant Contract No. DS 51. with M/S. Al Naboodha. 2. 1988 Earthwork, Kerbstone Jumairah Beach Park and Interlocking Paving. with M/S. -
For the Use of Primary Schools
—— -----------------*----------- -— 1 I CHAUDRON’S SERIES. / i THE THIRD 1> E S I G N K D FOR THE USE OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS, /*V Adopted tor me in tlie Public Schools? o f Mohije. r>Y A. Dp Y. CriAIWvOX. MOBILE, ALA.: I W. G. CL A K 1C &. CO., PUBLISHERS. \ H- ■B CHALDRON’S SERIES THE THIRD READER, DESIGNED FOR THE USE OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS, Adopted for ic Schools o f Mobile. - o O o--r j < > . \ V By A. B e T . CHAUDRON. 0 \ MOBILE, ALA.: W . Q . CLARK & CO., PUBLISHERS. n f t 1 8 0 4 . .“3 Entered according to the Act o f Congress, in the year 1864, by A . D e V. CH AU DRON, in the Clerk's Office o f the C. S. District Court o f the Southern Division of the District of Alabama. j b 7 * ' p t N A j ■ , r T CO* ■ r* J w J * CONTENTS. TAGE. Child’s Prayer. ■ Part First. LESSON. PAGE. 1 Punctuation................................................................................................ 9 2 Elementary E x ercise s..........................................................................12 3 Rich and Poor ......................................................... ............................ 1^ •1 Hugh and Ellen......................................................................................... 16 5 Albert’s Pony ................... .......................... ...................... ...................... 18 6 I will be good to-day.................................................................................20 7 Mary's Ilome..............................................................................................21 8 God sees us................................................ -
Changing of the Guard
AIR F RCE Vol. 53, No. 10, June 9, 2011 The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Air Force NEW CHIEFS ARE CAF P3 DCAF TO NAMED TO VCDF CAF CHANGING OF THE GUARD NEWSFLASH: At the interim acceptance of the new KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley on June 1, members of the local media interview the key stakeholders from Airbus Military, DMO and 33SQN. Photo: LACW Rosaleen Normoyle IT’S TANKER Air Force gets the TIME world’s first KC-30A P2 2 News AIR F RCE June 9, 2011 IT’S OURS: Above, the KC-30A lands for the first time on Australian soil at its new home, RAAF Base Amberley. Right, the happy arrival crew on the stairs of the new aircraft, left from top to bottom, Pedro Martin, Jaime Gandarillas, Pinilla (2nd captain), Ignacio Lombo (captain) and 33SQN pilots SQNLDR Craig Whiting and SQNLDR Paul Bryan. Photos: LACW Kylie Gibson Tanker touches down for 33SQN Eamon Hamilton SIGNED, SEALED tional strategic air logistic support AND DELIVERED: to the ADF,” AIRCDRE Martin said From left, Senior He thanked members of the THE world’s most advanced tanker Vice President and transport now belongs to 33SQN. KC-30A Transition Team and AIR5402 Simulator Head of Programs Project Team, as well as 33SQN. Shortly after 2pm on May 30, an Airbus Military, Mr Airbus Military KC-30A touched down “I give my compliments to CO contract Javier Matallanos- 33SQN WGCDR Guy Wilson, who at RAAF Base Amberley, completing its Martin, DMO’s Head delivery flight from Spain via the US. -
United Arab Emirates Country Handbook This
United Arab Emirates Country Handbook This handbook provides basic reference information on the United Arab Emirates, including its geography, history, government, military forces, and communications and transportation networks. This information is intended to familiarize military per sonnel with local customs and area knowledge to assist them during their assignment to the United Arab Emirates. The Marine Corps Intel ligence Activity is the community coordinator for the Country Hand book Program. This product reflects the coordinated U.S. Defense Intelligence Community position on the United Arab Emirates. Dissemination and use of this publication is restricted to official military and government personnel from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other countries as required and designated for support of coalition operations. The photos and text reproduced herein have been extracted solely for research, comment, and information reporting, and are intended for fair use by designated personnel in their official duties, including local reproduction for training. Further dissemination of copyrighted material contained in this docu ment, to include excerpts and graphics, is strictly prohibited under Title 17, U.S. Code. CONTENTS KEY FACTS .................................................................... 1 U.S. MISSION ................................................................. 2 U.S. Embassy .............................................................. 2 U.S. Consulate ........................................................... -
The Ocean Last Night - an Exegesis & Creative Artefact
The Ocean Last Night - an Exegesis & Creative Artefact by Gregory Day Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Deakin University December 2017 The Ocean Last Night an Exegesis & Creative Artefact Gregory Day Table of Contents The Ocean Last Night - an exegesis ......................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................. 2 Chapter 1 - My Psychologically Ultimate Seashore ......................... 12 Chapter 2 - One True Note? ....................................................... 38 Chapter 3 – Otway Taenarum .................................................... 58 Conclusion .............................................................................. 81 References .............................................................................. 86 The Ocean Last Night – Creative Artefact ............................................ 93 The Patron Saint of Eels ........................................................... 95 Ron McCoy’s Sea of Diamonds ................................................. 140 The Grand Hotel …………………………………………………………199 Archipelago Of Souls .............................................................. 240 Coda - ampliphone XI - thaark thurr boonea…………………………... 289 The Ocean Last Night - an exegesis 1 Introduction I Running through the body of this exegetic augmentation of my published novels is the narrative of how my family came to dwell in the specific southwest Victorian coastal -
Emirates Preinsulated Pipes Ind. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
PRODUCT CATALOGUE Emirates Preinsulated Pipes Ind. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Emirates Preinsulated Pipes Industries---------------------------------------------------------------------------Engineered Preinsulated Piping Systems WARRANTY EPPI will warrant and guarantee materials in accordance with specifications, as well as its workmanship, to be free of defects. Any claim for apparent defects must be made within 30 (thirty) days after delivery or before installation, whichever occurs first. Later defects - material which proves defective within one year after shipment - will be replaced or repaired provided the materials have been properly installed, operated and have not been damaged by neglect or abuse. EPPI SHALL NOT be liable for consequential damages, and liability is expressly limited to repair or replacement of materials F.O.B. our factory. All the information and recommendations contained in this product catalogue are subject to change without prior notice. All Rights Reserved 2011 Printed in the United Arab Emirates INTRODUCTION P.O.Box 73830, Abu Dhabi – UAE TEL: (+971) 2 550 1991 FAX: (+971) 2 550 1992 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.eppi.ae Emirates Preinsulated Pipes Industries---------------------------------------------------------------------------Engineered Preinsulated Piping Systems We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. We are Emirates Preinsulated Pipes Industries ( EPPI ); engineers and manufacturers of thermally insulated piping systems for chilled & hot water, steam, gas, and other energy related applications. EPPI was established in the year 2000 in response to the needs of the local market. We are a sister company of Saudi Preinsulated Pipes Industries (SPPI) operating since 1983, and we bring with us years of experience in this field. Our production started early 2002.