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Painting of the Royal Air Force KC3 ‘Voyager’ strategic air transporter by Austin aged 5, in the RAF Akrotiri departure lounge.

Marked Rememberabce in departures at RAF Akrotiri. The silence, announced on tinny loudspeakers and respectfuly observed by all, even the babies, toddlers and children of families travelling back to the UK from their stations overseas, was unusually moving.

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The work thing I am most proud of in my life is almost ready for its dedication on October 27th.

Some finishing touches to the groundworks and surrounding areas to go and already it is simply stunning.

The LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial

#Pride #Strenght #Respect #Solidarity

YouTube video by Netflix BOOTS | Official Trailer | Netflix

Had to binge Boots having read Greg Cope White’s memoir #ThePinkMarine. There’re great moments that’ll make those who’ve done military training laugh, some that’ll make LGBTQ laugh, and many that’ll make LGBTQ people who’ve done military training laugh and take pause.

Less Doom, More Data: Debunking the Biggest Climate Myths | Ep223: Dr. Hannah Ritchie Podcast Episode · Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change · 17/09/2025 · 1h 10m

“…so we can stop going round and round in circles on questions we’ve already answered.” A few fields I follow are victim to pervasive misinformation, challenging engineering evidence, so @hannahritchie.bsky.social’s @cleaninguppod.bsky.social episode is an interesting listen.

The story of Ukraine's heroic 'Iron People' Podcast Episode · The General & the Journalist · 27/08/2025 · 33m

‘The Iron People’. For all the focus on drones this fascinating podcast highlights the importance of railways in logistics, and therefore indirectly of engineering, engineers and technicians, for national resilience and wartime defence.
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In the 70s, Exxon’s own research confirmed climate change was real. Instead of warning the world, Exxon spent decades killing regulations and funding climate denial.

Beef and horseradish in mini Yorkshire puddings, washed down with Pimm’s.

Changing the Tide - with Fran Crowsley-Allen & Kim Wyche Podcast Episode · The Culture Colonel · 22/07/2025 · 35m

“…our job really, is to do ourselves out of a job…” great aim from Royal Navy Servicewomen’s Network. When the Army LGBTQ+ Network was taking off this was an often quoted aim. When that may be will vary network by network, but it should always be an inclusion network’s aim.

Western politicians love the excuse “Why should we invest in renewables when China isn’t doing anything?”
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Well, this is what China is upto:
China installing wind & solar equivalent of 5 nuclear plants per week
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The renewable energy revolution is a feat of technology | Rebecca Solnit An energy revolution is underway in this century, though most people have not noticed it

“An energy revolution is underway… though it’s unfolded in ways slow enough and technical enough for most people not to notice…” Interesting op-ed given recent announcement that over 50% of UK generation in 2024 was renewables. #STEM

Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame A first-of-its-kind lottery for residents of Tuvalu who want to move to Australia due to climate change threats is closing today, with more than 5,000 applications received.

“a global first where a migration pathway is explicitly tied to climate change and sea level rise”

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Whilst most nations debate if they can afford adaptation or if they need to mitigate climate change, the island nation Tuvalu has negotiated a plan to relocate their entire country to Australia in the coming years! I wonder how many nations will eventually have to follow suit. 🇹🇻

List of 65 countries where homosexuality is illegal Homosexuality is no longer as widely criminalized as it used to be, but a total of 65 nations still have laws against homosexuality.

There are now 65 countries where homosexuality remains a criminal offence, punishable in some by the death penalty.

LGBTQ+ person who worked for first gay Treasury secretary speaks out about worsening conditions LGBTQ+ staffers are allegedly worried about being out at work even though their boss is gay for the first time ever.

LGBTQ+ staffers are allegedly worried about being out at work even though their boss is gay for the first time ever.

Gay soldiers secretly fell madly in love in the ‘70s, now their story has the internet in tears

Gay soldiers secretly fell madly in love in the ‘70s, now their story has the internet in tears

Their 50-year-long love story is going viral on TikTok and is exactly what we need during Pride Month! bit.ly/4eokehQ

The US is falling behind when it comes to clean energy investment.

This is about to get worse: With the hugely damaging 'Big Beautiful Bill' the US will shoot itself in the foot driving down investment in the lowest cost energy sources and driving up consumer bills.

Tens of thousands defy Hungary’s ban on Pride in protest against Orbán Crackdown on Pride is part of effort to curb democratic freedoms ahead of a hotly-contested election next year Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Budapest in defiance of the Hungarian government’s ban on Pride, heeding a call by the city’s mayor to “come calmly and boldly to stand together for freedom, dignity and equal rights”. Jubilant crowds packed into the city’s streets on Saturday, waving Pride flags and signs that mocked the country’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, as their peaceful procession inched forward at a snail’s pace. Continue reading...

Tens of thousands defy Hungary’s ban on Pride in protest against Orbán

Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton KCB ADC FREng appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton KCB ADC FREng to take over from Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC as the next Chief of the Defence Staff, with e...

Interesting to see a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering appointed as Chief of the Defence Staff, the UK’s most senior military officer. A engineer Nimrod, Harrier, and Tornado engineer who’s served in various capability development staff roles.
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Engineers, remember: every design decision has a ripple effect. Let's make ripples that promote sustainability and inclusivity. #EngineeringRipples

Hiding in Uniform - with Dougie Morgan Podcast Episode · The Culture Colonel · 10/06/2025 · 39m

Powerful talk between BFBS’ Culture Colonel and Dougie Morgan about serving in the Army before, and after the ban was lifted. Dougie served as Vice Chair of the Army LGBT+ Network before leaving and now supports veterans with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social.

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Trailblazer: When gay Sailor was outed, he found his Navy buddies had his back - www.outsports.com/2025/5/26/24...

That reminds me, must buy an Aston Martin… one day.

Card lines up in a field at a country fair.

After a few years abroad it’s satisfying to rejoin the Great British Bank Holiday tradition of lining cars up in fields…
#CountryShows

I'm the Wife of a Trans Service Member. Here's How Our Life Has Been Upended in 4 Months My family planned our future around the military. What happens when new leadership suddenly forces you out?

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Covers of ‘Shoot Stars’ the biography, and ‘Rake’s Progress’ the autobiography of Major Dennis Rake MC.

Born #OTD 1902; Major Denis Rake MC. Performing as a Drag Queen in enemy held territory, whilst undercover as an SOE wireless operator, is very… British. If you want a study of courage you’ll not find in most histories, his biography and modest, funny and eye-opening autobiography are worth a read.

Apartment building built within the redundant frames that were built to support gas holders in London.

Love a repurposed building, but constraining apartments within the redundant frames of gas holders is extra.
#ThisIsEngineering #STEM

VE Day 80: The world took less than a century to forget what WW2 was fought for VE Day 80: Amelia Hansford writes that the UK needs to use VE Day as a chance to remember how the Nazis rose to power.

#VEDay 80: It took the world less than a century to forget what World War II was fought for

Photo of the programme for the touring National Theatre production of War Horse.

Awfully dusty in here…
Great production of a powerful and innovative show at the Royal Concert Hall. Always worth catching when in town.

Is Geothermal The Future For Oil & Gas? Ep207: Jamie Beard Podcast Episode · Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change · 07/05/2025 · 45m

Having seen oil & gas giants step back from renewables recently it will be interesting to see how they repurpose their core competencies in energy transition. Is geothermal better aligned to their skill sets than wind and solar? #EnergyTransition
#ClimateChange
#STEM