Curtain – Image by KL Caley #writephoto It stretched as far as the eye could see mounted by plenty of sentries keeping their eye on the enemy spots and also the weapons that they had got protecting the soldiers and villagers there the sentries were bold – and really aware armed with bows and spears …
Tag Archives: Defence
Through
#writephoto barnard castle wall (c/o KL Caley) Defensive walls don’t often come with Open Doors or even a path that shouts “Come this way!” so if you are on this bearhunt and can’t get over the wall and can’t get under the wall perhaps the only way in is go through the door – in …
Like Lightning
#Airfix #Quickbuild #F-35 #Lightning F35 – Lightning II , Constructed 15/4/21 Arrival of the new member of the squadron came in record time though in reality their was a catch – unlike his die-cast cousin full assembly would be required in order for his attendance in the parade…..he took a spot by a red arrow …
Tank
Salford, 10th July 2020 #Airfix #Quickbuild #Model To pass the time during lockdown – i’ve been building A few planes and Jet Fighters to pass the time Now, today i’ve made something a little different Keep your eyes peeled and you may see what rolled up today
Legacy
D-Day Spitfire built and photographed by InkyLately , with the health lockdown i’ve beenEngaged in craft activity, whilst being away from the MuseumGreat planes now parade on my windowsillA squadron from D – Day to Modern day – thoughCome to think of it , I’m yet to get my paws on Your really modern planes …
Navy Blue
Navy ? A Nautical colour Very respected as the colour of the senior service Yachts to Dreadnoughts – are adorned in it North to South – Compass bearings Are used to navigate Vessels through dangerous waters – Yomping through ice and hiding from the enemy Naval Company Colours Anchored off the …
A Busman’s Holiday – In Cosford
#DiscoverWP Shared journeys Old Trafford, Manchester , 5th August Time : Zero Nine Hundred Hours. Location : Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford, Manchester Destination : RAF Museum, Cosford, Shropshire Bill by the RAF Twin-propped Bomber – and it wasn’t raining! Having done the Great Orme (see here) Bill Nigel and me meet up for a trip …
Tale of a Balloon
Weight(less) This is a picture of a Barrage Balloon, It was used (alongside many others) to provide cover against enemy bombing attacks on Britain during world war II. Despite its size and volume these balloons were terribly lightweight and required teams of operators to anchor them and keep them in position. They were used in …
Dazzle
Hey! Over Here! Yeah, man its me! I’m hiding, in plain sight, out here in the sea. A product of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy (but one you can’t spot – on that we’ll agree) I’ll hide to protect you, by day or by night. With my dazzling colours i’ll avoid a fight. Coloured like sea, …
Harrier
The Harrier Jump Jet – On display at the front of the Main Exhibition Space, IWM North. Harrier Hello chaps! all you down there Tis I, the mechanical bird in th’air protecting you all at night and day keeping enemy forces at bay Armed only with the best weaponry – I carry tactical rockets you …
The Inkwell 