The North American Aviation T-28 Trojan is a radial-engine military trainer aircraft used by the United States Air Force and United States Navy from 1950 to 1984....
A good in-depth discussion of media bias in political reporting, or why is it that Biden voters are encouraged to understand an empathize with Trump voters but Trump voters are never asked to understand Biden voters?
A sibling of the famous Boeing 707 airliner, the KC-135 was a regular sight at PDX until the Air National Guard tanker base was closed in 2006. This aircraft entered service in 1959....
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather supersonic, twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole combat aircraft, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation)....
The Grumman F7F Tigercat is a heavy fighter aircraft that served with the United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) from late in World War II until 1954. It was the first twin-engine fighter to be deployed by the USN. While the Tigercat was delivered too late to see combat in World War II, it saw action as a...
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Fast and high-flying for a bomber of its era, the B-17 was used primarily in the European Theater of Operations and dropped more bombs than any other aircraft during World War II....
Two McDonnell Douglas AV-8B+ Harriers (165398 and165385) on the taxiway at PDX. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a single-engine ground-attack aircraft that constitutes the second generation of the Harrier family, capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing....
PPCX (SP) 6304 in fresh paint and unpowered in a freight train consist. The loco is moving south to head an excursion in Northern California. Later in the decade, 6304 operated for a few years on a short line in Idaho/Eastern Washington....
I occasionally come across content in my feed that I think would be of interest to one of the small communities that I participate in. Think photo or article, not something personal. Is it appropriate for me to crosspost the content? Without asking the OP? What about if I ask but the OP never responds?...
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seat, twin piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) by the Lockheed Corporation, the P-38 incorporated a distinctive twin-boom design with a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament....
The 2005 NRHS (National Railway Historical Society) convention was held in Portland, Oregon. The highlight of the convention was a Columbia Gorge excursion double-headed by SP&S 700 and SP 4449. In this photo, the train has just departed Portland Union Station and is passing under the Fremont Bridge....
North American T-28 Trojan [OC - 1800x1200] (photos.smugmug.com)
The North American Aviation T-28 Trojan is a radial-engine military trainer aircraft used by the United States Air Force and United States Navy from 1950 to 1984....
SP 4449 Night Shot [OC] (photos.smugmug.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/4693864...
The Media Still Doesn’t Get Biden Voters (plus.thebulwark.com)
A good in-depth discussion of media bias in political reporting, or why is it that Biden voters are encouraged to understand an empathize with Trump voters but Trump voters are never asked to understand Biden voters?
Going for a ride [OC] (photos.smugmug.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/4208955...
Hornets in Flight [OC - 1800x1200] (photos.smugmug.com)
Photographed at Portland International Airport, Portland Oregon, June 2007
EMD SD9E #4433 (photos.smugmug.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/4061448...
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker [OC - 1800x1200] (photos.smugmug.com)
A sibling of the famous Boeing 707 airliner, the KC-135 was a regular sight at PDX until the Air National Guard tanker base was closed in 2006. This aircraft entered service in 1959....
Hornet at Rest [OC - 1800x1200] (photos.smugmug.com)
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather supersonic, twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole combat aircraft, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation)....
UP 3985 Challenger [OC] (photos.smugmug.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/3141578...
Boeing B-17G "Fuddy Duddy" [OC - 1800x1200] (photos.smugmug.com)
This aircraft is currently airworthy and on exhibit at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, California....
Grumman F7F Tigercat [OC - 1800x1200] (photos.smugmug.com)
The Grumman F7F Tigercat is a heavy fighter aircraft that served with the United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) from late in World War II until 1954. It was the first twin-engine fighter to be deployed by the USN. While the Tigercat was delivered too late to see combat in World War II, it saw action as a...
A Little Help Here (photos.smugmug.com)
Willamette & Pacific 2308 assists the Lewis & Clark Explorer after one of the the RDCs suffered a mechanical failure....
Boeing B-17G "Miss Angela" (photos.smugmug.com)
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Fast and high-flying for a bomber of its era, the B-17 was used primarily in the European Theater of Operations and dropped more bombs than any other aircraft during World War II....
Harriers in Portland [OC - 1800x1200] (photos.smugmug.com)
Two McDonnell Douglas AV-8B+ Harriers (165398 and165385) on the taxiway at PDX. The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a single-engine ground-attack aircraft that constitutes the second generation of the Harrier family, capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing....
Covered Wagon - EMD F9A (photos.smugmug.com)
PPCX (SP) 6304 in fresh paint and unpowered in a freight train consist. The loco is moving south to head an excursion in Northern California. Later in the decade, 6304 operated for a few years on a short line in Idaho/Eastern Washington....
Crossposting etiquette when you're not the OP
I occasionally come across content in my feed that I think would be of interest to one of the small communities that I participate in. Think photo or article, not something personal. Is it appropriate for me to crosspost the content? Without asking the OP? What about if I ask but the OP never responds?...
Debian 12.1 Released (lemm.ee)
No official announcement yet, but today’s point release has gone live. I just updated 112 packages.
Lockheed P-38 Lightning Porky II [OC - 1620x1080] (photos.smugmug.com)
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seat, twin piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) by the Lockheed Corporation, the P-38 incorporated a distinctive twin-boom design with a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament....
Double-Headed Steam [OC] (photos.smugmug.com)
The 2005 NRHS (National Railway Historical Society) convention was held in Portland, Oregon. The highlight of the convention was a Columbia Gorge excursion double-headed by SP&S 700 and SP 4449. In this photo, the train has just departed Portland Union Station and is passing under the Fremont Bridge....
[OC - 1620x1080] North American B-25J Mitchell (photos.smugmug.com)
Full resolution: https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8VtXjNP/0/e583c9da/O/i-8VtXjNP.jpg...
BNSF Employee Appreciation Special [OC] (photos.smugmug.com)
2003 built GE C44-9W #5199 leads a BNSF employee appreciation special into the Vancouver, Washington Amtrak station....