Military Pics from all over the world

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Im starting this thread to merge all the pics of Armed forces from all over the world because its a total headache for me to make a separate thread for every country armed forces and i hope that mods will appreciate my effort.So, lets get started with british forces:


D-Day veterans & 16 Air Assault Brigade.

Image of (LEFT- RIGHT) Sergeant Allan Jackson 3 PARA, Tom Hughes, Cyrill Hughes, Fred Millward (wheelchair) John Welsh, Sergeant Jim Kilbride and Corporal Nick Quinn (2 PARA).

Veterans who parachuted into battle on D-Day have met paratroopers preparing for a commemorative jump on to the same fields 70 years later.

D-Day veterans from 9th (Eastern and Home Counties) Parachute Battalion (9 PARA) visited ColchesterÕs Merville Barracks to meet their modern counterparts from 16 Air Assault Brigade.

The veterans climbed back aboard the camps Dakota - the aircraft used for Second World War parachute operations and watched troops prepare for a jump to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

Several hundred troops from the brigade will travel to Normandy for commemorative events next week, including memorial services at key locations such as Pegasus Bridge and a jump by 300 British, Canadian, American and French troops onto a drop zone used on D-Day.In the early hours of 6 June 1944, some 7,900 troops from the British 6th Airborne Division landed by parachute and glider to begin the liberation of Europe. 9 PARAs objective was to put out of action the German gun battery at Merville, which had a commanding field of fire over the invasion beaches.

Troops were widely scattered during the drop and only 150 of the battalions 600 men were available for the assault. Nevertheless the attack was launched and, after heavy fighting, the guns were silenced. Only 65 men gathered at the rallying point to move on to the unit's next objective.The Parachute Regiment was awarded a battle honour for the action, from which Merville Barracks takes its name.

Image of Geff Pattinson and Corporal Nick Quinn.

Image of Sergeant Jim Kilbride (4 PARA) from Colchester and Fred Millwood Normandy Veteran.

Image of Geoff Pattinson who is a Normandy veteran.

Image of Geff Pattinson who is a Normandy Veteran.

 

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Exclusive new photos: The F-35 flies in formation with two Typhoon jets

Can any one ID those bombs/AGMs on that F-16E.

The flames of war.

the humble list Order of the RMAF

 

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An M4A4 Sherman V “Crab” Flail clearing a road through wire fence, during a pre D-Day training exercise. March 1944.

Mines have always posed a problem. They can be planted on roads to catch people out or they are planted in organised minefields, suitably marked, to channel attackers in other directions.

Thus, if you can break through an organised minefield chances are you will hit the enemy in a vital spot. Many different systems were tried; rollers, ploughs, even explosives but flails certainly proved the most reliable.

Early flail tanks were used at El Alamein and on the advance into Tunisia but the type developed by the bus builders AEC, in Britain, was the best. It involves a conventional Sherman tank with an extra gearbox, driving off the main engine, which turns the drum at the front, thrashing the ground with chains. Equipment on the ends of the drum can also cut through barbed wire (as above).

The process is not perfect by any means; mines will be missed and the equipment is easily damaged and soon worn out, but they will reduce risk to an acceptable level so long as their limitations are understood. It goes without saying that it requires an inordinate amount of courage to operate these things.

From D-Day onwards flails were operated by 30th Armoured Brigade in the famous 79th Armoured Division. Our exhibit carries the markings of a Sherman Crab of the Westminster Dragoons. They landed in King Sector on Gold Beach on D-Day and were still operating, as a flail regiment, when the war in Europe came to an end.

 

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Nellis AFB proudly supports the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team soaring high through the country! Way to go Thunderbirds!! Also congrats to the newest USAF Academy graduates!

The team is "FIRED UP" to be back in Colorado Springs, home to a handful of DoD agencies, but more importantly, home to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Congratulations to all of the newly commissioned Second Lieutenants today and welcome to the Air Force family. Also, a special shout out to Maj. Joshua Boudreaux, Thunderbird 2, Left Wing pilot, Maj. Caroline Jensen, Thunderbird 3, Right Wing pilot, Maj. Curtis Dougherty, Thunderbird 4, Slot pilot, Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo pilot and last (but certainly not least) Maj. Tyler Ellison, Thunderbird 7, Operations Officer, who are proud graduates from the Academy.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, fly the Delta formation over Falcon Stadium during the U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony, May 28, 2014. The flyover marks the return of the Thunderbirds to Colorado Springs since sequestration last year.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Delta Bottom-Up Pass, during a practice show at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 27, 2014.

Maj's. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo and Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo, perform the Inverted Opposing Knife-Edge Pass during a practice show at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 27, 2014.

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Maestre, an electro-environmental systems specialist, tightens down the anti-collision light on the tail flash of his aircraft during post-flight maintenance at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 27, 2014.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)

 

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The Royal Marines Mountain Leaders branch have unveiled a plaque on Sennen cliffs in Cornwall to commemorate the links between their branch, the National Trust, and Sennen village that stretch back to World War Two.

During the unveiling a small team of Mountain Leaders were landed by raiding craft and then displayed the cliff assault techniques which they teach to all Royal Marines.

The River Thames will come alive this evening (Thursday 29 May) when the Royal Marines carry out a capability demonstration as part of their 350th anniversary celebrations.

 

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Of all the jets that are currently in active service, these planes probably has the most ironic service history . They now serve the very airforce that they once tried to destroy for a span of four years.

Ex-IqAF Mirage F-1EQ in IRIAF service. No less then two squadron of these jets were confiscated by Iran during the gulf war.

 

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Indonesian Army

Indonesian Marine (Navy)

 

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Indonesian Yakhon Missile Test (KRI Oswald), 2011, From 182 Km range launcher

 

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new SU-30SM Russian air force

Commissioning of the Su-35S Russian air force (May 2014-Moscow region)

 

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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, perform the Diamond Roll maneuver during the practice show in preparation for the Inland Northwest Skyfest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, perform the Line Abreast Loop maneuver during the practice show in preparation for the Inland Northwest Skyfest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo, demonstrates the tactical surprise of the F-16 Fighting Falcon with a "Sneak Pass" during the practice show in preparation for the Inland Northwest Skyfest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, perform the Delta Bottom-up Pass during the practice show in preparation for the Inland Northwest Skyfest 2014

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, perform the Delta Burst during the practice show in preparation for the Inland Northwest Skyfest 2014

Maj's. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo and Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo, performs one of their trademark maneuvers, the Reflection Pass during the practice show in preparation f

Staff Sgt. Christopher Collins (left), Thunderbird 6 dedicated crew chief, picks up his aircraft's ladder as Staff Sgt. Jacob Worthen, Thunderbird 6 assistant dedicated crew chief, stands by for the signal to shutdown after the conclusion of the practice show in preparation for the Inland Northwest Skyfest 2014

Maj's. Curtis Dougherty, Thunderbird 4, Slot pilot and Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo pilot, interacts with a young fan with the Make A Wish Foundation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 30, 2014.

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) maneuvers into position to begin an underway replenishment. May 28, 2014 marks the 97th anniversary of the first operational underway replenishment, conducted by the U.S. Navy oiler USS Maumee (AO-2). Carl Vinson is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released) U.S. Navy

LA CROSSE, Wis. (May 28, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Eli Lang runs out from in front of an F/A-18 Hornet from the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, after final checks before a training flight.The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 68 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Jandik/Released)

SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2014) The Wasp–class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) hosts a change of command ceremony. Capt. Peter M. Mantz relieved Capt. Joker L. Jenkins as commanding officer of Essex. Mantz is the 19th commanding officer of Essex since its commissioning in 1992. Essex recently completed an aviation certification and is scheduled for a deployment in 2015. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sandra M. Palumbo/Released) U.S. Navy

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 30, 2014) Capt. Greg Fenton, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center, takes a selfie with Capt. Carlos Sardiello, George Washington's executive officer, right, George Washington's Command Master Chief Shaun Brahmsteadt and 275 newly frocked petty officers after a command frocking ceremony in the ship's hangar bay. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Greg Fenton/Released) 2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Jacob I. Allison

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (May 25, 2014) Personnel from Diego Garcia load into a landing craft medium (LCM) to travel to Barton Point and participate in a 37-mile tip-to-tip bike ride around Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Smedegard/Released) U.S. Navy

JAVA SEA (May 24, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region with embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff, HSC-12 and Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared Harral/Released) U.S. Navy

 

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AL-Asad airfield Iraqi MiG-25PU captured by Australian Special Air Service in 16 April 2003.

ustralian Special Air Service Regiment troops captured the Al Asad Airfield on 16 April 2003. Counter-SF tactics saw the enemy concentrate sports utility vehicles (SUVs) mounted with heavy calibre machine-guns with mortar support to try and out manoeuvre and overwhelm the SF groups. They failed abysmally as SF, sometimes with close-air support, used superior tactics to devastate and defeat this determined enemy element. The key, it was found, lay in destroying the SUVs. With that done, surrender inevitably followed.

The coalition found scores of fighter aircraft, mostly Soviet-era MiGs but also three advanced MiG-25 Foxbats. Special operations forces entered al Asad airfield and found numerous fixed-wing fighter warplanes, apparently undamaged and many still in flyable condition, hidden under camouflage. The discovery of over 50 aircraft at AL Asad Air Base and nearly 8 million kilograms (8,000 tonnes) of explosive ordnance was a major achievement. The MiGs escaped detection during the coalition bombing campaign. Some were buried, others were parked in date palm tree groves or tucked in dried out riverbeds and covered with camouflage sheets.

 

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'Operation Barbarossa' June 1941

(Colourised by Doug UK)

 

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This photograph was taken of Adolf Hitler visiting Paris with his architect
Albert Speer, on June 23, 1940. Hitler’s army had captured Paris and Hitler
went to admire his new City.

The view from the red dot of Aimpoint
M4 sight while rappelling down from a
heli

 

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Stunning Photo Shows Five Types Of Fighter Jets Flying In Formation

• DAVID CENCIOTTI,THE AVIATIONIST

• JUN. 20, 2014

As already explained, Cope Taufan 14 is a biennial Large Employment Exercise taking place from Jun. 9 to 20 in Malaysia, to improve U.S. and Malaysian cooperation.

During the exercise, which also featured DACT (Dissimilar Air Combat Training) between U.S. F-15s from 104th Fighter Wing, from Barnes ANGB (Air National Guard Base), Massachusetts, and F-22 Raptor stealth fighters from the 154th Wing, Joint Base Peal Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, participating units arranged a quite unique mixed formation of U.S. Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft.

On Jun. 18, RMAF MIG-29N Fulcrum, a BAE Hawk, and an F/A-18 Hornet formated off the coast of Penang, Malaysia, with the U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle and F-22 Raptor, for a photo-session.

Such large, dissimilar formations are usually arranged to celebrate the end of large multi-national exercises with at least one aircraft belonging to each of the participating units.

Fighter Jets Flying Together - Business Insider