Aircraft carriers are widely considered the most breathtaking of ships, with their ominous appearance and sheer maritime and aerial might. So much so that the mere dropping of their anchor is an impressive display of power.
Recently-released footage from the US Navy minutely shows the detailed process of dropping the colossal anchor of its mightiest class of carriers, the Nimitz.
Each individual high-strength steel link weighs as much as 136 pounds, and the entire chain is 1,440 feet long.
Performing this task requires demanding training and diligent execution, and there are two possible methods of manipulation. The safest is powering down the anchor, but the fastest yet more dangerous is to allow the massive head to fall freely into the water…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.---
Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.
,footage,video,photo,caught on camera,caught on tape,dark footage,dark docs,L0vUlJkVBcY,UC2t-COfa9R0rFsoLdEMr5FA, Military,Society, channel_UC2t-COfa9R0rFsoLdEMr5FA, video_L0vUlJkVBcY,On April 5, 1968, Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock took his 4.4-million-pound Hawker Hunter on an unauthorized detour to downtown London. The roar of jet engines echoed through the streets of Britain's capital as Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock pushed his aircraft to its limits. Below him, the Thames snaked through the city, its waters reflecting the morning sun. Pedestrians stopped in their tracks, heads turning skyward at the thunderous sound of a military jet flying near street level.
He had already broken every rule in the book - abandoned his squadron, flown without authorization, and descended to dangerous altitudes over one of the world's busiest cities. He knew this flight would end his career, but he didn't care - some messages must be sent at any cost.
As he rounded the river bend at 700 miles per hour, a colossal structure loomed ahead through the morning haze, its gothic towers piercing the sky. His hands tightened on the controls as an irresistible idea formed: [QUOTE] "I'd forgotten it was there! Until this very instant I'd had absolutely no idea that Tower Bridge would be there. It was easy enough to fly over it, but the idea of flying through the spans suddenly struck me."
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.
,1,The war in Ukraine, raging since February 2022, has drained both Ukraine and Russia's economic reserves, forcing each side to commit every available resource to the conflict.
Despite these efforts, the Russian military finds its arsenal woefully inadequate. With armored vehicles dwindling, Russia initially turned to Soviet-era cars to transport troops into battle. When even these proved insufficient, they adopted more desperate measures.
In a stunning display of improvisation, Russian Army personnel are now seen storming enemy trenches not in heavily armored vehicles but in Beijing-manufactured Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles—machines that more closely resemble golf carts.
These vehicles offer no armor, no machine guns, and no protection. Yet, they drive directly into enemy lines in a desperate bid to bridge the gap between them and Ukrainian forces.
This unconventional tactic has been met with global ridicule, even from military analysts. In a twist of irony, Ukrainian forces have also been spotted using these identical vehicles.
The real question now looms large: What will happen when both sides exhaust their effective war assets? Will they be driven to even more drastic measures?
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.
,1,The skies were clear, or so it seemed, until NORAD, conceived to protect the US and Canada from Soviet bombers with state-of-the-art radars, satellites, and navigations systems, detected unidentified aircraft breaching the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone during an early morning of May 2024.
Communication operators at NORAD HQ were puzzled by the sudden alarms and the beeping of the systems detecting unidentified aircraft flying toward territorial airspace. As the seconds passed, the men in the comms room realized what was coming their way.
Fully loaded with nuclear ordnance, a pair of Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear Strategic Bombers were closing in fast, and they were not alone.
Escorting them were two Sukhoi Su-35 Flankers, supermaneuverable air superiority fighters, ready to defend their bombers at all costs. NORAD, without hesitation, swiftly dispatches a pair of fast and reliable F-16s to intercept them.
A backup of other fighters and several tankers were ready to answer the call if things went sideways. As the F-16s made their way to the Russian aircraft, their orders echoed through the communications network: Engage the enemy if it breaches American airspace.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.
,1,From the elimination of Anwar al-Awlaki, Mohammed Emwazi, and other high-profile terrorist leaders, as well as the obliteration of hundreds of their facilities, the US MQ-9 Reaper drone has become one of the US' most powerful assets.
Since 2007, this sleek predator has dominated the skies, delivering lethal strikes using Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs. The Reaper is a tireless hunter, patrolling the heavens for up to 27 hours and providing commanders with razor-sharp, real-time intelligence.
There is no need for human pilots on perilous missions because this high-tech beast is a silent assassin. Enemies never see it coming, and its powerful sensors and cameras make every shot count. The Reaper reduces collateral damage while increasing devastation.
It flies at towering altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, putting it out of reach for most threats. Its speed, agility, and advanced electronic countermeasures make it practically unstoppable. With advanced radar and infrared targeting, the Reaper dodges enemy detection and jamming effortlessly.
This is exactly what makes the footage that has emerged such a big shock for the American Military. Yemen rebels, one of America's less competent opponents, claim to have taken down one of these $30 million titans. If accurate, it may mean the end of an era for the king of the sky and a fresh challenge to America's worldwide dominance.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.
,1,Aircraft carriers are widely considered the most breathtaking of ships, with their ominous appearance and sheer maritime and aerial might. So much so that the mere dropping of their anchor is an impressive display of power.
Recently-released footage from the US Navy minutely shows the detailed process of dropping the colossal anchor of its mightiest class of carriers, the Nimitz.
Each individual high-strength steel link weighs as much as 136 pounds, and the entire chain is 1,440 feet long.
Performing this task requires demanding training and diligent execution, and there are two possible methods of manipulation. The safest is powering down the anchor, but the fastest yet more dangerous is to allow the massive head to fall freely into the water…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.---
Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.
,1,In October 2023, Sikorsky captured attention at a defense show by unveiling the RAIDER X, their latest helicopter prototype. This isn't just another addition to the fleet; it's designed to fill specific gaps in the U.S. Army's capabilities—especially those left by the aging Apache and Kiowa helicopters.
The RAIDER X stands as a leap forward, offering not just unprecedented reach, survivability, and lethality. It can even carry more payload than its predecessors, proving that size isn't everything.
But the RAIDER X offers more than just enhanced capabilities. Its unique design features two stacked main rotors rotating in opposite directions, along with a rear push rotor, which makes this aircraft seem torn from the pages of science fiction. Its cutting-edge configuration provides the RAIDER X with unmatched advantages in combat, particularly in challenging environments like Vietnam's dense jungles.
As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific region, the race is on among global aviation giants to secure the U.S. Army's next contract for advanced helicopters. At the center of it all is Sikorsky's RAIDER X, vying to become the U.S. Army's next go-to helicopter.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.
