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NATO airstrikes heard in Tripoli last night

Apr 22

Posted by Recce 233 Savoie in American, B2, J3 Operations, Libya, Libyan no-fly zone, LISTEN, Misc., NATO, PLS 3 / SLP 3, UN | No Comments

Three major explosions and the roar of jetfighters heard over Tripoli Thursday night mean that NATO has likely stepped up its attacks on Gadhafi’s main command and control military compounds – C2 & telecommunication facilities, ammunition dump – in the outskirts of the capital. Thumping noises were heard last night, and Gadhafi’s forces in the eastern part of Libya may now be cut off from their headquarters according to this video:

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Michelle Obama’s plane delayed at Andrews AFB for avoiding USAF cargo wake turbulence – Videos:

Apr 21

Posted by Recce 233 Savoie in Air LAW, Air traffic, American, ATC, B-737, B2, C-17, Controllers, FAA, LISTEN, Passengers, PLS 3 / SLP 3, USA, USAF | No Comments

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AIRMAN magazine – March-April 2011

Apr 20

Posted by Recce 233 Savoie in C1, Curtiss JN, IAAFA, INCOA, Interviews, Magazines, MEDIC, PLS 4 / SLP 4, READ, Reserve, Troops, US & DoD, USA, USAF, Veterans, WOMEN, WW1, WW2 | No Comments

This month’s Airman – US Air Force magazine :

Washington trip gives veterans a chance to pay their respects and receive appreciation.
Rodeo association allows military people to get in touch with their inner cowboy or cowgirl.
A combat photographer puts herself on the other side of the lens as she fights cancer.
Andrews lieutenant spends her free time as a Washington Redskins cheerleader.
International school at Lackland AFB brings military people and cultures together.
Intense course prepares Airmen for Army Ranger school.
Photographers share their views from Joint Forcible Entry Exercise 10-6.

Click on the cover below to read the magazine – www.af.mil courtesy:

USAF Airman magazine March-April 2011 cover

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Charges of forgery in alleged fake pilot licenses

Apr 18

Posted by Recce 233 Savoie in A320, Air LAW, American, B2, DGCA, Flight SAFETY, India, Indian, LISTEN, Money, Pilots, PLS 3 / SLP 3 | No Comments

The Indian DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) is getting through a major crisis – following a nose-wheel landing performed by an Indian pilot last January, investigators have found out a string of fraudulent grade sheets since late 2010.

Twenty-nine pilots have been arrested, and twelve other pilots have been held under arrest. However, the vast majority of the Indian pilots – around 8,000 – are deemed to be genuine pilots i.e. officially certified.

Watch the video:

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War crimes committed against Krajina Serbs recognized by UN ICTY

Apr 16

Posted by Recce 233 Savoie in B1, Bosnia & H., British, Civilians, Croatia, LISTEN, Netherlands, PLS 2 / SLP 2, READ, Serbia, UN, Veterans | No Comments

The trial took place in The Hague yesterday April 15, 2011. According to the ICTY website, Judge Alphonsus Orie, “This case was about whether Serb civilians in the Krajina region were the targets of crimes and whether the accused should be held criminally liable for these crimes.”

The ICTY (International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia) has declared Ante Gotovina guilty, as a member of a joint criminal enterprise – during Operation Storm in the summer of 1995 – of the following charges:

persecution as a crime against humanity
deportation as a crime against humanity
plunder of public and private property as a violation of the laws or customs of war
wanton destruction as a violation of the laws or customs of war
murder as a crime against humanity
murder as a violation of the laws or customs of war
inhumane acts as a crime against humanity
cruel treatment as a violation of the laws or customs of war

Gotovina has been sentenced to 24 years of imprisonment. Mladen Markac has been convicted (18 years of imprisonment), and Ivan Cermak, has been acquitted. Tens of thousands (300,000 according to some reports) of Serbs were forced to flee the Krajina region to find refuge in Bosnia and Serbia. As Franjo Tudjman, former president of Croatia is dead, he will not be convicted. You can read the judgement summary here >>>>>

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