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Mastering the Emirates Cabin Crew Open Day: Key Traits Recruiters Search For

Imagine stepping into the shoes of a recruiter for Emirates, one of the world’s most luxurious airlines, tasked with identifying candidates who don’t just meet the criteria but truly stand out as potential ambassadors for the brand. This perspective sheds light on what it takes to excel at an Emirates Cabin Crew Open Day. The event is more than a job interview; it’s a golden opportunity to…

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The Tandem Call was a small fighter developed by over-eager birrin engineers as a way to relearn aviation knowledge lost in the Fall. A variety of unconventional control surfaces, including split ailerons and moving winglets, were all tossed into this single airframe to test several aerodynamic concepts. The team never expected that the Tandem Call would ever fire a shot in anger.

In its test bed role weapons, including a powerful cannon, were added. Onboard magazines and under-wing stores could carry a variety of experimental guided and unguided munitions for use on Kiln test ranges. The bubble canopy gave the pilot excellent visibility, but the Tandem Call lacked radar. This shortcoming was partly rectified when the Reclamation wars began with a detachable underwing sensor pod.

During development the team  was also only given surplus small jet powerplants: a second turbine was added in ventral pod when the vehicle was found to be underpowered in combat tests, though this could be easily removed for non-combat reconnaissance missions to increase endurance. This pod necessitated the addition of longer landing gear housed in nacelles extending beyond the wing trailing edge.

Despite the idiosyncratic design, the Reclamation wars pulled the Tandem Call into service, its potent cannons felling slower enemy aircraft and strafing ground targets.

Despite its experimental nature, the vehicle was put into serial production to fulfil the need for air power in the explosively escalating conflict, giving rise to a legendary group of pilots who were able to use the idiosyncratic aircraft to great effect against what were increasingly sophisticated adversaries

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The F-14 Tomcat

The F-14 Tomcat, an iconic American supersonic fighter jet, gained fame for its swing-wing design and role as a carrier-based interceptor. Developed by Grumman for the US Navy, it entered service in 1974 and was retired in 2006.

The F-14 Tomcat garnered notable performance records during its illustrious service. In 1974, an F-14A set a world speed record, reaching 1,606.342 miles per hour (2,585.086 kilometers per hour) over a 500-kilometer closed-circuit course. Its remarkable speed capabilities were underscored by its ability to exceed Mach 2.

In combat, the F-14 demonstrated exceptional effectiveness, participating in pivotal military operations such as the Gulf War and Operation Enduring Freedom. Its swing-wing design and Pratt & Whitney TF30 turbofan engines endowed it with agility and versatility, enabling precise maneuvering and long-range engagements.

Armed with radar-guided missiles and a powerful radar system, it was designed for air superiority and fleet defense. The Tomcat played a crucial role in various conflicts, including the Gulf War. Its advanced avionics and long-range capabilities made it a formidable adversary.

The F-14's advanced radar systems, including the Hughes AN/AWG-9 and later the AN/APG-71, facilitated multi-target tracking and engagement, particularly with the AIM-54 Phoenix missile system.

Beyond its performance in flight, the F-14 left an indelible mark on popular culture, immortalized in the film "Top Gun." Its enduring legacy as a symbol of American military power and aviation excellence continues to captivate enthusiasts and historians alike.

Though retired, its legacy endures as a symbol of naval aviation prowess and technological innovation.

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Rumortracker, I just wanted to add my two cents to the many excellent comments already posted, including yours, about Harry in his civilian suit with his British medals, trying to coopt an American paramilitary event (Wounded Warriors) for his own personal and financial benefit. That image of him on his back porch in Montecito is the visual equivalent of fingernails scratching on a blackboard. My late father was a 30-year career Navy officer and pilot in Naval Aviation. His career began in 1942 with WWII and ended in 1972 after five years in Vietnam. His numerous military medals, including combat medals, along with his dress sword, now hang, encased, in a place of honor in my living room so that his many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can continue to honor his memory and service. Neither he, nor any retired member of a US military branch, would (or indeed could) ever wear their medals on a civilian suit (exception being a rare Medal of Honor recipient)! The very idea, much less image, of a military vet doing so creates a kind of cognitive dissonance. US military personnel must cringe when they see Harry like that...the exact opposite of the impression he thinks he's making. (I'm not military, but I am a Vietnam-era military "brat" - an excruciating time - and a retired RN who treated many many military and military vets in my career, so I have a pretty good idea.)

So if Harry, a retired British military vet, is allowed to wear his medals on his civilian suit, well fine and dandy, let him return to the UK and do it there. But don't do it in the US, while addressing a US military-adjacent organization, because you merely look like a fool!

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The Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): Soaring Through Gender Barriers 🛩🐝

During World War II, while the world battled on various fronts, a quieter revolution took flight in the United States. The Women's Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, were a pioneering group of female aviators who defied traditional gender norms, proving that women could excel in roles historically reserved for men.

Origins of the WASP

With many American men serving overseas, the country faced a need to tap into underutilized domestic resources. The WASP program, initiated in 1943, merged two existing women's flying programs: the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS). These women, under the guidance of aviators like Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love, would play a critical role in the war effort.

Duties and Contributions

The WASPs were trained pilots who contributed in non-combat roles. They ferried military aircraft across the country, tested planes, instructed male pilots, and even towed targets for live anti-aircraft artillery practice. They fulfilled the non-combat roles formerly occupied by male pilots, so more male pilots were available for combat roles. Women were not allowed to fly combat missions until [many years later, in 1993.. By the end of the war, WASPs had flown every type of military aircraft, logged over 60 million miles, and transported nearly 12,650 aircraft of 78 different types.

Challenges and Gender Biases

Despite their significant contributions, WASPs constantly faced skepticism and discrimination. They weren’t considered members of the military but were seen as civil service employees. They had to pay for their own uniforms, lodging, and sometimes even their way home after the end of their service. If a WASP pilot died during service, her burial costs fell on her family or fellow pilots.

Recognition and Legacy

In 1977, after years of advocacy by WASP veterans, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation granting WASP pilots veteran status. Later, in 2009, they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service, sacrifice, and pioneering spirit. The legacy of the WASP program not only paved the way for women's integration into the U.S. Air Force but also demonstrated the capabilities of women in high-pressure, technical roles.

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U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team Member

Capt. Brian Harris

Capt. Brian Harris, was born in Edmond, Oklahoma and graduated from Edmond North High School in 2009. He was a member of the high school’s baseball and wrestling teams throughout high school. He enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard in August of 2009 as a firefinder radar operator (13R) in field artillery. While serving in the Guard from 2009 to 2013, Harris attended the University of Oklahoma and actively participated in the Army ROTC program. During this time, he was introduced to functional fitness and began competing at a high level at various competitions around the country. In 2013, Harris commissioned into the Regular Army as a Medical Service Corps officer and that year was selected as one of twenty two medical service officers to attend flight training and be trained as an aeromedical evacuation officer (67J) / UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot.

Harris’ assignment history includes Fort Rucker, Alabama where he attended Army flight school followed by Fort Carson, Colorado as a section leader, platoon leader and staff operations officer for the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade. During his time with 4th CAB, Harris participated in several full-scale training exercises and served one nine-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation’s Freedom Sentinel and Resolute Support providing aeromedical evacuation services across RC-East and RC-North. In 2016, he was named the 4th Infantry Division’s “Junior Officer of the Year” for his efforts both in combat and garrison. After his time in Colorado, Harris returned to Fort Rucker to serve as the operations officer for their Air Ambulance Detachment (110th Aviation Brigade) known as “Flatiron” providing 24/7 crash rescue support to the Aviation Center of Excellence, as well as, routine support to 6th Ranger Training Battalion at Eglin Air Force Base and support to the local civilian population in accordance with the Wiregrass Letter of Agreement.

Harris is a CrossFit Level 2 certified trainer and master fitness trainer (phase 1) and has accumulated more than 700 hours of one-on-one and group coaching time teaching functional fitness methodologies to servicemembers and civilians enabling them to reach their fitness and lifestyle goals. He has competed at the local, regional and national level in functional fitness competitions. Under the old CrossFit season format, Harris was a 2 time regional qualifier and recently represented the United States of America as a member of the national team at the International Federation of Functional Fitness World Championships in Malmo, Sweden (2018).

His awards and decorations include the Air Medal with “C” device, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with 3 bronze oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Unit Citation (2-4 GSAB, 4CAB), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Basic Army Aviator’s Badge, Parachute Badge, and the Air Assault qualification badge.

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Horizon

Back with more DRA ponies folks (Woohoo!) It's been a bit...

It's Haru's turn! I made him a pegasus (naturally) though he does have a little griffin ancestry in there somewhere. This contributes to his coat/mane being a little feathery in places and him having wings more suited for gliding/long distance.

Horizon is an experienced flier, who has broken a few records for flight distance and duration. He once flew all the way across one side of Equestria to the other, and is somewhat known in aviation circles for these feats.

He loves being in the sky, and sometimes hovers above conversations purely because he likes his hooves being off the ground. This extends not only to his own wings, but also various aircraft, as Horizon is an excellent pilot. He has experience with hot-air ballooning, pegasi-drawn chariots, and even sky-diving and parachutes. His skill with even the highest altitudes makes him the perfect partner for less experienced fliers, or spotter for those attempting more risky endeavors.

Horizon has also spent a lot of time piloting airships, and often offers his services to Stardust Industries. He was very excited to be one of the first pilots for Gizmo's newest creations, and helped iron out many of the kinks and test the airships' endurance, stability, and safety.

He is part of another friend group, which I am working on doing next. They all live in the same town, but Horizon travels a lot for his work, and besides knowing Thrift and Gizmo, has met a few of the other cast members just because of that.

He and Thrift get along really well, and Thrift is basically an honorary member of Horizon's friend group too at this point. One of his other close friends gave him the nickname "Hori-zing" and sometimes Hori is used, but most ponies call him Horizon.

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I’ve been fixating on COD for a while and was wanting to get more information about military things. Mostly such as wording and stuff! Do you know of anything where I can fully fledge out my hyper-fixation and satisfy the need to learn more about military?

Unfortunately, I haven’t found any end-all-be-all military resources that give you anything and everything you want to know. All of my research has been cobbled together from countless different sources, including official military websites (which are surprisingly forthcoming with certain information, if you’re willing to wade through the propaganda to find it), youtube (again, be wary of propaganda, but you can find countless former and active service members talking about their experiences), and various reddit forums.

I have two major lists of resources, one for more general military knowledge and one comprised entirely of declassified military documents, so I’d recommend those as a starting point. If you’ve got any specific questions, I’d always be willing to do a deep dive to find the answers! Additionally, google is your friend for super niche topics; somewhere out there, a military spouse has asked the exact same question on a random reddit page and has supplied the CoD fandom with invaluable information.

As for military wording, here’s an overview of some common military slang, more focused on the US military, but still a good beginning resource, as well as this wiki glossary of military slang terms. Here’s another glossary of military jargon, again more US-centric. If you’re looking for British-specific military jargon, here’s the wiki glossary for that!

Here’s the wiki page for Procedure Words, also called Prowords, which are the shorthand words used for communication over radio. The 141 would likely not use the aviation or marine prowords, but the rest seem incredibly likely to be in their daily vocabulary. Here is an entire PDF of abbreviations used in UK Ministry of Defense documents, which is an excellent resource to have while both writing and researching (because I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to look up an acronym mid-fic or elbow-deep in a declassified document).

This is also an open invitation for anyone to link any particularly helpful resources they’ve found! I hope this helps!

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Very, Very Incorrect DetCo Character Name Translations

I typed a bunch of DetCo characters' names into Google translate and translated each individual kanji...this is what I got back.

Akai Shuichi - 赤井 秀一 - Red Well Hide One

Okiya Subaru - 沖矢 昴 - Oki Arrow Pleiades

Haneda Shukichi - 羽田 秀𠮷 - Wing Field Hide Yoshi

Sera Masumi - 世良 真純 - World Good True Pure 

Mary Sera - メアリー 世良 - Mary World Good

Akai Tsutomu - 赤井 務武 - Red Well Service Take

Furuya Rei - 降谷 零 - Down Valley Zero

Morofushi Hiromitsu - 諸伏 景光 - Various Fold View Light 

Matsuda Jinpei - 松田 陣平 - Pine Field Team Flat

Hagiwara Kenji - 萩原 研二 - Hagi Original Research Two

Date Wataru - 伊達 航 - Italy Achievements Aviation

Morofushi Taka’aki - 諸伏 高明 - Various Fold High Ming

Yamato Kansuke - 大和 敢助 - Big Sum Daring Help

Uehara Yui - 上原 由衣 - Up Original Reason Clothing

Yamamura Misao - 山村 ミサオ - Mountain Village Misao 

Kuroda Hyoue - 黒田 兵衛 - Black Field Soldier Mamoru

Kazami Yuya - 風見 裕也 - Wind Look Yutaka Also 

Mouri Kogoro - 毛利 小五郎 - Hair Profit Small Five Ro

Mouri Ran - 毛利 蘭 - Hair Profit Orchid

Kisaki Eri - 妃 英理 - Princess English Reason 

Edogawa Conan - 江戸川 コナン - E Door River Conan 

Agasa Hiroshi - 阿笠 博士 - A Hat Bo Scholar 

Haibara Ai - 灰原 哀 - Ash Original Sorrow

Yoshida Ayumi - 吉田 歩美 - Lucky Field Pace Beautiful 

Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko - 円谷 光彦 - Circle Valley Light Hiko 

Kojima Genta - 小嶋 元太 - Small Shima Yuan Too 

Miyano Elena - 宮野 エレーナ - Palace Field Elena

Miyano Atsushi - 宮野 厚司 - Palace Field Thickness Manage

Miyano Akemi - 宮野 明美 - Palace Field Bright Beautiful 

Miyano Shiho - 宮野 志保 - Palace Field Zhi Save 

Hattori Heiji - 服部 平次 - Clothes Department Flat Second-Rate 

Toyama Kazuha - 遠山 和葉 - Far Mountain And Leaf 

Suzuki Sonoko - 鈴木 園子 - Bell Wood Garden Child 

Kudo Shinichi - 工藤 新一 - Work Wisteria New One

Kudo Yusaku -  工藤 優作 - Work Wisteria Excellent Do

Kudo Yukiko - 工藤 有希子 - Work Wisteria Have Nozomi Child 

Amuro Tooru - 安室 透 - Install Room Through 

Wakita Kanenori - 脇田 兼則 - Side Field Simultaneous But 

Enomoto Azusa - 榎本 梓 - Enoki Book Azusa 

Sato Miwako - 佐藤 美和子 - Zuo Wisteria Beautiful And Child 

Takagi Wataru - 高木 渉 - High Wood Wataru 

Megure Juzo - 目暮 十三 - Eye Twilight Ten Three 

Chiba Kazunobu - 千葉 和伸 - Thousand Leaf And Stretch 

Miike Naeko - 三池 苗子 - Three Pool Seedling Child 

Shiratori Ninzaburo -  白鳥 任三郎 - White Bird Appoint Three Lang 

Miyamoto Yumi - 宮本 由美 - Palace Book Depend On Beautiful 

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2nd Lt. Janina Lewandowska — Polish World War II pilot and the only woman officer killed in the Katyn Massacre.

Janina Antonina Lewandowska was born on 22 April 1908 in Kharkiv. She was a Polish World War II pilot killed by the Soviets in the Katyn Massacre. Her father, Józef Dowbor-Muśnicki, was a Polish General. Janina Lewandowska was one of over 20,000 Polish prisoners of war murdered by Soviet troops in the Katyn Forest in an effort to eliminate Poland’s elites.

Early in life, Janina developed three major passions: flying, parachuting and singing. She was said to have been excellent at all three.

As a teenager, she joined the Poznań Flying Club and earned her glider and parachutist certificates. She learned to fly light aircraft by 1937. By age 20, she was the first woman in Europe to parachute from a height of over five kilometers. Shortly before the war began, she married instructor-pilot Mieczyslaw Lewandowski.

In August 1939, Lewandowska was drafted for service with the 3rd Military Aviation Regiment stationed near Poznań, Poland. On 22 September, her unit was taken prisoner by the Soviets. She was one of only two officers in the group; both were taken to the POW Camp for Polish Officers in Kozielsk, Russia.

2nd Lieutenant Lewandowska, née Dowbor-Muśnicka was most likely shot on 22 April 1940, on her 32nd birthday. She was the only servicewoman murdered in Katyn.

In April 1943,Janina Lewandowska's remains were uncovered by the Germans who discovered the mass graves of the Polish soldiers in the Katyn forest.

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End Of An Era: A-10C Thunderbolt II Demo Team Announces Final Airshow Season

The A-10 Demo Team has just announced their farewell tour 2024.

David Cenciotti

A-10 Demo Team Farewell Tour 2024

The U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II demonstration team is the unit in charge of highlighting the A-10C’s capabilities during airshows across the United States and to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of Airmen. The team will perform its duty for one last season this year: in fact, as announced on social media, 2024 is going to mark the final airshow season for the Warthog demo.

The farewell tour does not come unexpected though: last month, the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, where the Demo team is based, begun divesting its fleet of A-10 aircraft after nearly 50 years.

The first model of the aircraft to arrive at Davis-Monthan was an A-10A on March 2, 1976. This model was assigned to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing that arrived here in 1971 and replaced the Vought A-7D Corsair flown by the 355th TFW. The 355th TFW was later reclassified as the 355th Tactical Fighter Training Wing, prompting the 354th, 357th, and 358th Fighter squadrons to train U.S. Air Force Pilots on the A-10A aircraft.

A-10 Demo Team

The heritage paint scheme of the A-10C Demo Team, introduced for 2023 season.

The U.S. Air Force has plans to divest the entire fleet of A-10 aircraft within the next 3-5 years, when the iconic jet will be replaced by the F-35.

“The A-10 has been the symbol of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for many years, and it will continue to be a symbol for the Airmen of DM, a symbol of their commitment, excellence and service,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander and A-10 pilot in a public statement. “For now, we’re divesting a single squadron during the summer-fall timeframe of 2024.”

Coinciding with the divestment, Davis-Monthan plans to expand its Rescue Footprint, which may lead to additional utility of the HC-130 aircraft and the HH-60W helicopter. Airframes expected to arrive from the Air Force Special Operations Command include the MC-130 and OA-1K.

A-10 Demo pilot

Capt Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, Demo Team Commander, poses in front of her aircraft.

“From an Ops personnel standpoint, this divestment arguably allows a more expeditious stand-up of the F-35, even as that program continues to struggle with a variety of delays,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Razvan Radoescu, 355th Operations Group commander.

The aircraft 82-648 was the first to be retired from service at Davis-Monthan on Feb. 6, 2024, and transited from the 354th Fighter Squadron to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group for final maintenance procedures and display preparation for the Davis-Monthan where hundreds of retired Aircraft are stored.

“There will always be a job for maintainers; it may not be on the A-10, but the Air Force needs maintainers to sustain airpower,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Clarence McRae, 355th Maintenance Group commander, “Perhaps the biggest draw of future maintainers will be in the F-35 community. Airplanes are still going to break, and we are still going to fix them.”

One of the memes that you could find online during the early days of the Ukrainian invasion by Russia.

Anyway, there’s still time to attend an airshow and watch the A-10 Demo Team, commanded by Capt Johnson, an Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona and previously served also in Texas and Korea, at her second season as the commander of the team.

Here’s the schedule.

About David Cenciotti

David Cenciotti is a journalist based in Rome, Italy. He is the Founder and Editor of “The Aviationist”, one of the world’s most famous and read military aviation blogs. Since 1996, he has written for major worldwide magazines, including Air Forces Monthly, Combat Aircraft, and many others, covering aviation, defense, war, industry, intelligence, crime and cyberwar. He has reported from the U.S., Europe, Australia and Syria, and flown several combat planes with different air forces. He is a former 2nd Lt. of the Italian Air Force, a private pilot and a graduate in Computer Engineering. He has written five books and contributed to many more ones.

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