Author: v1904

When the US bought the Harrier they must obviously have bought the technology (intellectual property), not a bad deal considering they had the steam train, the Jet engine, RADAR and the Hovercraft for nothing. US designed haha. Great British pilot though. Another British pilot once lost communications and radar durong carrier operations in the middle of the Atlantic, and managed to land his Harrier on top of shipping containers on a cargo ship before running out of fuel. The captain was not happy, but they were compensated for the incident. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) began crew training for…

Sweden is strengthening its defence capabilities at sea with eight new mortar vessels. These vessels will be equipped with the Patria NEMO Navy turreted 120 mm system. The vessels have been ordered by FMV (Försvarets materielverk) from Swede Ship Marine AB. In addition, Patria is also delivering its NEMO mortar systems for training purposes. Patria is delivering its mortar system to the Swedish armed forces for the first time as a subcontractor to Swede Ship Marine AB. Amphibious units in Stockholm and Gothenburg will soon have eight vessels that can provide artillery support from the sea. Patria NEMO Navy is…

An adorable video of the little mammals looking around has been released by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington DC which is celebrating the births. Scroll down for video Baby meerkats have been born at a world famous zoo for the first time in more than 16 years, and the pups have been caught on camera. Keepers in the small mammal house at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington DC reported for duty the morning of Wednesday, May 10 and spotted that five-year-old Sadie had given birth overnight. These pups are the…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland appears to have inadvertently set a new trend, with one particular photo sending sales of Y-fronts skyrocketing. Haaland was snapped inside City’s dressing room alongside Noel Gallagher after his side’s victory over Arsenal on April 26, but posed with the rockstar in his pants. Bizarrely, since the picture surfaced on social media, demand for the smalls has increased, leading to sales rising by a staggering 45 per cent. Bosses at TOFS, a discount department store chain with over 200 locations around the UK, revealed that shelves have been ‘stripped bare’ thanks to the record-breaking City…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has told Marcus Rashford he can score 40 goals next season. The England striker netted against Chelsea on Thursday to become the first United player to hit 30 in all competitions in a season since Robin van Persie did it in United’s last championship season a decade ago. The 25-year-old still has time to add to his tally against Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday in the final league fixture before the FA Cup final showdown with Manchester City next Saturday. But the 25-year-old has had no time to dwell on his achievement before…

The world’s smallest surviving baby boy ever born in Japan has been allowed home after a lengthy hospital stay. The newborn – who has not been named – arrived last August weighing just 0.59lbs (268g) – less than a block of butter and the same as an onion. He was born via emergency C-section at Keio University Hospital in Tokyo after doctors noticed he was not growing during a 24 week scan and worried his life may be in danger. The baby, who could fit into his doctors’ hands, was treated at a neonatal intensive care unit, which helped get…

A baby born weighing 14lbs 15oz is now so big he’s already eating porridge and bursting out of size 9-12 month clothing – at the age of just five months. Alpha Stone Mitchell, now 24 weeks, was crowned Britain’s third largest new born when he arrived via Caesarean section on 28th October 2021 at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The tot is now a hefty 1st 10lbs and squeezing into size 9 to 12 month baby clothing – despite not yet being six months old. His mother, Cherral Mitchell, 31, from Thame, called her son ‘a whopper’, saying her little boy…

Designs for a £244million gargantuan yacht that replicates the streets of playboy’s playground Monaco have been unveiled. Christened ‘The Streets Of Monaco’, the super ship mimics the key landmarks of the wealthy city-state, including the famous Hotel de Paris, Prince’s Palace, Loews Hotel, Port Hercule and La Rascasse. It also boasts a go kart race track that replicates the famous Grand Prix track, as well as a helipad, mini submarine, speedboats, jet skis, swimming pools and Jacuzzis. Rob McPherson, one of the founders of the project, said: ‘The theme is based around the Mediterranean principality with the primary focus being…

Liverpool and Manchester City continue to lock horns but this season saw their star striker come up against Liverpool stalwart Virgil van Dijk. Erling Haaland continues to lavish praise on Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk as the runaway Premier League golden boot winner names the Dutchman as his toughest opponent. The centre-back has been dubbed as one of the most important signings since Jurgen Klopp took over at Anfield as his arrival from Southampton was one of the catalysts for the successful run that the Reds went on. Since arriving, he has added the Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Super…

The concept of a flying car is not new, but an ambitious US company is resolving to be the first to bring it to the market – in just three years. The Alef Model A, created by Alef Aeronautics in San Mateo, California, is a fully electric vehicle with a mesh-covered body that conceals eight propellers. These propellers, which replace the traditional car motors, allow it to take off straight up into the air from a conventional road, without the need for any runway space. Once airborne, it tilts 90 degrees so that the top of the car is facing…

A legendary Italian automobile firm has revealed a new ‘hypercar’ that’s powered by fuel made out of plastic waste. The new Bertone GB110 uses ‘Select Fuel’, a patented method of converting waste polycarbonate materials, such as plastic bottles, into liquid fuel. Bertone hasn’t revealed a price for the car, but says it will be ‘akin to a piece of art’ that allows a series of modifications to suit ‘unique tastes and identity’. The limited edition run of 33 vehicles has been launched to mark Bertone’s 110th anniversary, but they won’t be delivered to customers until spring 2024 at the earliest.…

An American bald eagle was left dangling by its feet during a dramatic mid-air fight with a rival. Photos of the encounter between the two iconic birds in Washington state showed how they pushed their feet off one another and flapped their wings in a battle for dominance. At one point, one of the 14-pound birds gained the upper ‘hand’ as it seized the other’s claw and flew with its helpless opponent dangling and powerless. However another image the moment the two birds lost their grip, flapped their wings aggressively then flew off in different directions, bringing the scuffle to…

This is the next super-yacht set to hit the world’s oceans – which comes complete with its own functioning volcano and floating tropical islands. The vessel – dubbed the ‘Tropical island Paradise’ – has been designed by British boat builders Yacht Island Design, from Derby, Derbys – some 90 miles from the sea. The extravagant 295ft ship boasts a towering volcano with a cascading waterfall which feeds the swimming pool. And playboys will feel right at home with the ships helicopter landing pad and huge bar set behind a series of beach cabanas. Studio director Rob McPherson at the Derbyshire…

Marcus Rashford has reached the milestone of 30 goals for MU this season and becomes the first player since Robin van Persie to achieve this achievement. After 10 years, MU only had a player to score 30 goals In the last minutes of the match between MU vs Chelsea, striker Marcus Rashford had an easy goal, raising the score to 4-0. The goal against Kepa helped Rashford reach 30 goals in all competitions this season. With 30 goals in all competitions, Rashford recreated Robin van Persie’s achievements in the 2012/2013 season. In the past 10 years, no Man Utd player…

Photographer Giulio Zanni went to Alaska specifically to get shots of bald eagles – but he didn’t count on capturing a truly awesome mid-air display of two fully grown adults fighting for food. With their wings outstretched and their deadly talons poised to grasp and claw, neither of them giving any quarter, the two birds are locked in battle as they tumble through the sky. Mr Zanni’s pictures perfectly capture the creatures in all their magnificence and glory. The fight began after the larger of the two birds had plucked a fish from the water off the coast of Homer,…

The unabashedly imaginative G-Quest is designed to tackle humanitarian and research objectives in total luxury. Owning a multimillion-dollar superyacht may seem like the ultimate financial flex, at least until one considers picking up a private aircraft carrier. Technically, that’s what California-based vehicle designer Steve Kozloff has conceived. As the head designer at Nimbl Vehicles, he crafts bespoke overland camper packages for pickup trucks. But as the founder of The Goliath Series, a firm specializing in “polar class expedition yachts,” Kozloff also independently drafted one of the most over-the-top watercraft ever rendered, even compared to this 3D-printed “invisible” superyacht made of mirrors.…

ERLING HAALAND has revealed his favourite goals of a record-breaking Premier League season. The Manchester City star has been unstoppable this season – right from the very first game when he netted twice against West Ham. When asked about his favourite goal Haaland immediately thought of his first strike at London Stadium – a penalty he slotted past Lukasz Fabianski. Haaland, 22, is proud of several of his “fantastic” goals, particularly his chip against West Ham which broke the Prem record for most goals in a season. In an interview with Sky Sports he said: “The first game was important…

It may sound like something straight out of Star Wars, but Hyundai’s planned ‘walking car’ is a step closer to reality after the vehicle manufacturer unveiled a new $20 million (£16 million) development centre to expedite its arrival. The aim of the New Horizon Studio, which has opened in Montana in the US, is to build vehicles for future customers who want or need to travel over terrains which are challenging for conventional ground vehicles. It will focus on the development of Ultimate Mobility Vehicles (UMVs), including a car with legs that can simply walk over anything it struggles to…

Upwardly-mobile Kia has revealed its new electric flagship seven-seater EV9 family SUV with a range in excess of 300 miles as it accelerates plans to become a greener brand. With practicality a key unique selling point, users can even swivel and recline the seats to relax, snooze or chat face-to-face while its battery is being charged en route. The bold new EV9 is said to have a ‘lounge-style’ hi-tech interior and will be sold in the UK and Europe as one of the very few seven-seat EVs on sale. A six-seat model will also be available. However, it won’t be…

Tourists on safari in Kenya got a shock when they spotted a a 15-foot python eating a gazelle in one bite. The incredible footage was captured on a game drive in the Masai Mara reserve, popular for sightings of big cats such as lions, leopards and cheetahs – but very rarely snakes. In the video, the huge snake can be seen slowly ingesting the antelope, finishing off with the creature’s legs, before slithering away lethargically into a nearby stream. Scroll down for video The snake swells to several times its normal size as the gazelle begins to fill most of…

The Manchester WAGs were out in force on Tuesday afternoon. Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood and Marcus Rashford’s fiancée Lucia Loi headed out for lunch at Victors Eatery in Hale where they were joined by Luke Shaw’s girlfriend Anouska Santos. While Jack, 27, plays for Man City and Marcus, 25, is Forward for Man United, the girls showed no signs of rivalry as they enjoyed a catch-up. Model Sasha, 27, caught the eye in a strapless pinstripe top and matching high waisted trousers and carried a pink tweed Chanel handbag. She kept things casual with a pair of white trainers and accessorised her lunch outfit…

THE Wags of Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish put the Manchester United versus Manchester City rivalry behind them as they went out for lunch. The England duo will go head-to-head at Wembley in the Manchester derby FA Cup final on June 3. But in the meantime, Rashford’s fiancee Lucia Loi and Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood hung out together. The pair are friends from their time cheering on the Three Lions and both live in Manchester. They were spotted in Cheshire coming out of a luxury restaurant. Lucia wore jeans and a stylish jacket. Meanwhile, Sasha carried a Chanel handbag worth…

The gargantuan superyacht owned by one of Vladimir Putin’s wealthiest and best-connected cronies has been spotted in Hong Kong. Nord, which is 142 metres long and costed its steel magnate owner Alexey Mordashov around £500million, left Far East Russian port Vladivostok on Wednesday. Mordashov has lost around £10billion since the start of this year due to western sanctions against him and his business interests. One of Russia’s richest men, he is still worth around £14billion. That’s almost nine million times the £1,600 average salary in his homeland. Video: Sanctioned Russian Oligarch’s superyacht docks in Hong Kong Nord costs a whopping £200,000 to run…

A mother of 12 who has been pregnant on and off for a whopping 17 years has revealed she is finally done having children – despite her husband admitting he wants to add more kids to their brood. Britni Church, 33, from Arkansas City, Kansas, was 16 when she had her first child in 2004, and she had three more children from the ages of 17 to 19. She had another four children in her 20s and welcomed triplets when she was 30. Last year, at age 32, she gave birth to baby number 12. ‘I think I’m done,’ Church told Today with a laugh, though…