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    Quote Originally Posted by droopy View Post
    Thank you very much also. Those shots look like from a movie or something, excelent pics
    http://www.abload.de/img/congo18rqr8g.jpg
    What kind of AK is that second from the left ? it looks like a hungarian or romanian type AK with that forward grip but not something i ever saw. 10q all.

    Local or even home made lower hand guard maybe?

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    RED FLAG 12-4:

    Republic of Colombia air force Junior Technician Oscar Melo, crew chief, and Technician 3rd Class John Forero, crew chief, conduct a pre-flight inspection for an F-21 Kfir fighter jet during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The air forces of Sri Lanka and Ecuador also utilize the Kfir fighter jet's capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    Republic of Colombia air force Technician 3rd Class Miller Suarez, crew chief, and Technician 2nd Class Diego Saldarnase, crew chief, wait to marshal out an F-21 Kfir fighter jet during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides participants with 1,900 possible training targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal):

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    Republic of Colombia air force Maj. Giovanni Cortez, pilot, and Junior Technician Oscar Melo, crew chief, conduct a pre-flight inspection for an F-21 Kfir fighter jet during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Republic of Colombia air force prepared for approximately 2 years for their participation in Red Flag 12-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    Republic of Colombia air force Maj. William Bello, pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection for an F-21 Kfir fighter jet during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Colombian air force was founded in 1922 with the creation of a military aviation school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    New pics red flag:

    Colombian air force Kfir aircraft prepare for a mission during Red Flag 12-4 July 18, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The Columbia air force is participating in its first Red Flag exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P.Coleman)

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    Two Republic of Colombia air force F-21 Kfir fighter jets perform refueling operations during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 24, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The first F-21 Kfir fighter jet entered service in 1976. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal):

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    Two F-21 Kfir fighter jets participate in Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 24, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The F-21 Kfir fighter jet is a single-seat multitask fighter built by Israel Aerospace Industries.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    A Republic of Colombia air force technician conducts maintenance for a modified KC-135 Stratotanker during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 24, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Republic of Colombia air force trains alongside the U.S. Air Force during Red Flag's air-to-air training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    Seuz at twilight:

    Republic of Colombia air force technicians conduct maintenance for a modified KC-135 Stratotanker during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Republic of Colombia air force has been preparing for Red Flag 12-4 for over 2 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    Republic of Colombia air force crew chiefs prepare to marshal out F-21 Kfir fighter jets during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The F-21 Kfir fighter jet is equipped with 30mm cannons, missiles, bombs, and rockets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal):

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    Republic of Colombia air force Technician 3rd Class John Forero, crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection for an F-21 Kfir fighter jet during the Red Flag 12-4 exercise July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Since 1975, air crews from the United States Air Force, other U.S. military branches, and U.S. military allies, have taken part in Red Flag exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    Commander of the Air Force flies F-15 Agressor

    27 de julio de 2012

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    General Saul Tito Pinilla Pinilla, Commander of the Colombian Air Force participated in a scheduled day mission aboard an F-15 D 57 squad, team attacker, during exercise Red Flag.

    In this maneuver could appreciate the professionalism demonstrated by the crews of the institution demonstrated throughout the year, where the concentration, discipline and knowledge of the enemy are the key factors for successful operation.

    Similarly, it was evident the environment of hostility and adverse external conditions which are faced daily crew k-fir aircraft and tanker aircraft for the accomplishment of the mission, as ground-air threats, air-air, meteorology, among others.

    Also, interoperability lived over sixty aircraft simultaneously participate in the mission, raising the level of demand, concentration and skill of the crews of Colombia.

    Moreover, Mr. General Commander of the Colombian Air Force, while in the Nellis Air Force Base, visited the simulation center where he met Ejection closely with high tech equipment to train pilots for combat missions , generating knowledge and skills to overcome a potential emergency involving the ejection of aircraft to save his life.
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    Men, women and children from across Texas and the United States visit a small hangar at Ellington Field to see off the final Apache A-model in the U.S. Army. Apache 451 has a long and distinguished history, and will soon travel to Arizona where Boeing will transform it into an AH-64D Longbow. (Photo by Sgt. Jeremy Spires, 36th Inf. Div., Public Affairs Office)

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    Ships and submarines participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012 sail in formation in the waters around the Hawaiian islands. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith Devinney/RELEASED)

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    Quote Originally Posted by vor033 View Post




    Centurion? Or half of...

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    Ships and submarines participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012 sail in formation in the waters around the Hawaiian islands.


    Ships and submarines participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012 sail in formation in the waters around the Hawaiian islands.


    Ships and submarines participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012 sail in formation in the waters around the Hawaiian islands.


    A KA-27 Helix assigned to the Russian Navy, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) following a photo exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012.


    The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sail in close formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012.


    The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Shirane (DDH 143) and the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) sail in close formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012

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    Two Afghan commandos provide security outside of a tent during a tranche ceremony at the Miawon Compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2012.


    Three Afghan commandos provide security outside of a tent during a tranche ceremony at the Miawon Compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2012.


    An Afghan commando provides security outside of a tent with his M4 carbine during a tranche ceremony at the Miawon Compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2012.


    Two Afghan Commandos provide security outside of a tent with their M4 assault rifles during a tranche ceremony at the Miawon Compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2012.


    Three Afghan commandos provide security outside of a tent during a tranche ceremony at the Miawon Compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2012.


    A group of Afghan National Defense Security soldiers stand in formation with their AK-47 assault rifles during a tranche ceremony at the Miawon Compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2012.


    A group of Afghan National Defense Security soldiers stand in formation before a tranche ceremony at the Miawon Compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2012.

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    Default ROK, U.S. Marines conduct live-fire training in Korea



    LCpl. Christopher J. Jones fires a Mark 19 grenade launcher July 25 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The overall goal of KMEP 12-7 is to enhance and improve the tactical interoperability of the ROK and U.S. Marine Corp forces. Jones is an armorer with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.


    LCpl. Christopher J. Jones fires a Mark 19 grenade launcher July 25 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The overall goal of KMEP 12-7 is to enhance and improve the tactical interoperability of the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces. Jones is an armorer with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.


    Sgt. Mose Kitiona, top center, and LCpl. Joshua R. Williams, left, spot impacts as Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Jang Woo Seo fires the Mark 19 grenade launcher at Nightmare Range , Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. KMEP 12-7 is one exercise in the overall KMEP program, which underlines the enduring alliance between the U.S. and ROK Marine Corps forces.


    Sgt. Mose Kitiona, right, loads the Mark 19 grenade launcher for Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Jang Woo Seo July 25 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7.

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    Default ROK, U.S. Marines exercise fire and maneuver



    Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rehearse rushing towards an objective during a fire and maneuver exercise July 25 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7.


    Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines sight in on mock targets during a fire and maneuver exercise July 25 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7.


    Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines conduct a fire and maneuver exercise July 25 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7.


    Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines prepare to conduct a fire and maneuver course July 25 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7.

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    WOW, I love those pics of the RIMPAC-fleet. Looks very impressive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Portugal 1143 View Post
    Centurion? Or half of...
    Looks like it... less than half.

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    Australian Army Pvt. Marc Nelson, infantryman with 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment based in Townsville, Queensland, rests his F88 Austeyr rifle after completing a platoon-size live-fire assault at Pohakuloa Training Area as part of Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 19.


    An Australian Soldier fires a F-89 Minimi light machine gun during a platoon-size live-fire platoon assault as part of Rim of the Pacific, 2012, July 19.


    Australian infantrymen of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, engage targets from a trench at range 10, Pohakuloa Training Area during platoon-size live-fire assaults as part of Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 19.


    Australian Army machine gunners of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, suppress targets from a support by fire position at range 10, Pohakuloa Training Area during platoon-size live-fire assaults as part of Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 19.


    An Australian light machine gunner of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, displaces under cover of his squad at range 10, Pohakuloa Training Area during platoon-size live-fire assaults as part of Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 19.


    Australian infantrymen of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, search for targets at range 10, Pohakuloa Training Area during platoon-size live-fire assaults as part of Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 19.


    Australian Army machine gunners of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, observe friendly platoon movements from a support by fire position at range 10, Pohakuloa Training Area during platoon-size live-fire assaults as part of Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 19.


    Australian Army machine gunners of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, engage targets from a support by fire position at range 10, Pohakuloa Training Area during platoon-size live-fire assaults as part of Rim of the Pacific 2012, July 19.

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