Baz
@502stacker.bsky.social
Ex Royal Air Force 🇬🇧. Love anything that flies especially Military Aircraft, also a bit Judo, Golf and Rugby. 🇬🇧 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
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Third project....
Catching the gracious HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier from the 🇬🇧 Royal Navy, gliding down Belfast Lough this morning 🫡
#photography #royalnavy #hmsqueenelizabeth #belfast
Catching the gracious HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier from the 🇬🇧 Royal Navy, gliding down Belfast Lough this morning 🫡
#photography #royalnavy #hmsqueenelizabeth #belfast
October 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Third project....
Catching the gracious HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier from the 🇬🇧 Royal Navy, gliding down Belfast Lough this morning 🫡
#photography #royalnavy #hmsqueenelizabeth #belfast
Catching the gracious HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier from the 🇬🇧 Royal Navy, gliding down Belfast Lough this morning 🫡
#photography #royalnavy #hmsqueenelizabeth #belfast
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RAF 🇬🇧 C-17A Globemaster III ZZ178 #43C208 as #RRR6241
Arrived to Belfast from Stockholm, didn't land, just headed off again 🤷
#aviation #photography
Arrived to Belfast from Stockholm, didn't land, just headed off again 🤷
#aviation #photography
October 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
RAF 🇬🇧 C-17A Globemaster III ZZ178 #43C208 as #RRR6241
Arrived to Belfast from Stockholm, didn't land, just headed off again 🤷
#aviation #photography
Arrived to Belfast from Stockholm, didn't land, just headed off again 🤷
#aviation #photography
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#RCH5008 USAF 🇺🇸 C-5M Super Galaxy #AE0572 86-0021
9th AS | 436th AW Dover AFB
Arriving Belfast today from Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX
#aviation #photography
9th AS | 436th AW Dover AFB
Arriving Belfast today from Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX
#aviation #photography
October 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM
#RCH5008 USAF 🇺🇸 C-5M Super Galaxy #AE0572 86-0021
9th AS | 436th AW Dover AFB
Arriving Belfast today from Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX
#aviation #photography
9th AS | 436th AW Dover AFB
Arriving Belfast today from Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX
#aviation #photography
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RAF 🇬🇧 A400M Atlas C.1, ZM407 #43C5E1 #RRR11
Landing at Belfast tonight after sunset
#aviation #photography #raf
Landing at Belfast tonight after sunset
#aviation #photography #raf
September 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
RAF 🇬🇧 A400M Atlas C.1, ZM407 #43C5E1 #RRR11
Landing at Belfast tonight after sunset
#aviation #photography #raf
Landing at Belfast tonight after sunset
#aviation #photography #raf
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Second of 5 USAF C-130's from 39th AS, 317th AG arriving Belfast from St. John's this morning, gas'n go to Ramstein.
#RCH570 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF0 08-3175
Weather had completely deteriorated by the time this one arrived.
Grey ghost slipping through the grey mist.
#aviation #photography
#RCH570 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF0 08-3175
Weather had completely deteriorated by the time this one arrived.
Grey ghost slipping through the grey mist.
#aviation #photography
August 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Second of 5 USAF C-130's from 39th AS, 317th AG arriving Belfast from St. John's this morning, gas'n go to Ramstein.
#RCH570 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF0 08-3175
Weather had completely deteriorated by the time this one arrived.
Grey ghost slipping through the grey mist.
#aviation #photography
#RCH570 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF0 08-3175
Weather had completely deteriorated by the time this one arrived.
Grey ghost slipping through the grey mist.
#aviation #photography
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Fifth of 5 USAF C-130's from 39th AS, 317th AG arriving Belfast from St. John's this morning, gas'n go to Ramstein.
#RCH571 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF4 08-3179
Weather had improved a bit by this time
#aviation #photography
#RCH571 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF4 08-3179
Weather had improved a bit by this time
#aviation #photography
August 30, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Fifth of 5 USAF C-130's from 39th AS, 317th AG arriving Belfast from St. John's this morning, gas'n go to Ramstein.
#RCH571 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF4 08-3179
Weather had improved a bit by this time
#aviation #photography
#RCH571 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE4AF4 08-3179
Weather had improved a bit by this time
#aviation #photography
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Another grey ghost arrival from St. John's to Belfast today from 39th AS, 317th AW. Back garden shots from 2 miles distance.
#RCH735 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE1BED 06-8611
Running a day behind the other five. Six in total now over the last two days.
#aviation #photography
#RCH735 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE1BED 06-8611
Running a day behind the other five. Six in total now over the last two days.
#aviation #photography
August 31, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Another grey ghost arrival from St. John's to Belfast today from 39th AS, 317th AW. Back garden shots from 2 miles distance.
#RCH735 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE1BED 06-8611
Running a day behind the other five. Six in total now over the last two days.
#aviation #photography
#RCH735 C-130J-30 Super Hercules #AE1BED 06-8611
Running a day behind the other five. Six in total now over the last two days.
#aviation #photography
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#THNDR04 RAF Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) ZP808 #43C91F
Some back garden shots this evening from a distance as it came down for a few T&G's. Unfortunately wrong side of the sun for me 🤷
#aviation #photography
Some back garden shots this evening from a distance as it came down for a few T&G's. Unfortunately wrong side of the sun for me 🤷
#aviation #photography
August 24, 2026 at 7:02 PM
#THNDR04 RAF Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) ZP808 #43C91F
Some back garden shots this evening from a distance as it came down for a few T&G's. Unfortunately wrong side of the sun for me 🤷
#aviation #photography
Some back garden shots this evening from a distance as it came down for a few T&G's. Unfortunately wrong side of the sun for me 🤷
#aviation #photography
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Why does Northern Ireland have Lidl — but still no Aldi?
A long-running theory about the two discount giants has never been substantiated. But a new CMA move involving rules designed to stop major supermarkets restricting rivals through land agreements has raised fresh questions.
A long-running theory about the two discount giants has never been substantiated. But a new CMA move involving rules designed to stop major supermarkets restricting rivals through land agreements has raised fresh questions.
Why has Aldi never opened in Northern Ireland? New supermarket ruling raises fresh questions
Aldi has never opened in Northern Ireland. A new CMA move involving Aldi and Lidl has raised fresh questions over supermarket competition and land.
www.loveballymena.online
August 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Why does Northern Ireland have Lidl — but still no Aldi?
A long-running theory about the two discount giants has never been substantiated. But a new CMA move involving rules designed to stop major supermarkets restricting rivals through land agreements has raised fresh questions.
A long-running theory about the two discount giants has never been substantiated. But a new CMA move involving rules designed to stop major supermarkets restricting rivals through land agreements has raised fresh questions.
@cwgc.bsky.social really nice visit today at CWG Sounda Bay. Place is immaculate, very peaceful. 🫡🇬🇧🇳🇿
July 29, 2026 at 3:23 PM
@cwgc.bsky.social really nice visit today at CWG Sounda Bay. Place is immaculate, very peaceful. 🫡🇬🇧🇳🇿
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#Dassault #Mirage 2000-5BG, #Greece - Hellenic Air Force (508) by Sandor Vamosi (#Off Airport - Greece) #Military #aviation #photography #avgeeks
Greece - Hellenic Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-5BG 508 - Off Airport - Greece (Photo by Sandor Vamosi)
Photo of 508 Dassault Mirage 2000-5BG of Greece - Hellenic Air Force | Military Off Airport - Greece - Greece © Sandor Vamosi Mar 5th 2026
airplane-pictures.net
June 15, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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RAF 🇬🇧 #RRR4202
Airbus Atlas C.1 (A400M), ZM421
Back garden shots before heading off to work today. Arriving Belfast from Brize Norton.
#aviation #photography
Airbus Atlas C.1 (A400M), ZM421
Back garden shots before heading off to work today. Arriving Belfast from Brize Norton.
#aviation #photography
June 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
RAF 🇬🇧 #RRR4202
Airbus Atlas C.1 (A400M), ZM421
Back garden shots before heading off to work today. Arriving Belfast from Brize Norton.
#aviation #photography
Airbus Atlas C.1 (A400M), ZM421
Back garden shots before heading off to work today. Arriving Belfast from Brize Norton.
#aviation #photography
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Significant Dates in our Military History
2JUNE 1919
A Canadian Machine Gun Corps is formed & is called the Royal Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade
-It is created in order to administer existing units
-First CEF unit-"Sifton's Battery",formed in Montreal from private funds,1914
AKA EmmaGees
2JUNE 1919
A Canadian Machine Gun Corps is formed & is called the Royal Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade
-It is created in order to administer existing units
-First CEF unit-"Sifton's Battery",formed in Montreal from private funds,1914
AKA EmmaGees
June 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Significant Dates in our Military History
2JUNE 1919
A Canadian Machine Gun Corps is formed & is called the Royal Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade
-It is created in order to administer existing units
-First CEF unit-"Sifton's Battery",formed in Montreal from private funds,1914
AKA EmmaGees
2JUNE 1919
A Canadian Machine Gun Corps is formed & is called the Royal Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade
-It is created in order to administer existing units
-First CEF unit-"Sifton's Battery",formed in Montreal from private funds,1914
AKA EmmaGees
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Some RAF 🇬🇧 Atlas 💪 action today 😎
May 31, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Some RAF 🇬🇧 Atlas 💪 action today 😎
Hello old friend 😁. Been a while.
April 19, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Hello old friend 😁. Been a while.
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#JEDI0022 🇬🇧 RAF Typhoon FGR4 ZK438 #43C7AF
Low pass today at 450ft over the Ulster Aviation Society at the former RAF Long Kesh site
#aviation #photography
Low pass today at 450ft over the Ulster Aviation Society at the former RAF Long Kesh site
#aviation #photography
April 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
#JEDI0022 🇬🇧 RAF Typhoon FGR4 ZK438 #43C7AF
Low pass today at 450ft over the Ulster Aviation Society at the former RAF Long Kesh site
#aviation #photography
Low pass today at 450ft over the Ulster Aviation Society at the former RAF Long Kesh site
#aviation #photography
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Note the microvanes fitted to the aft of the fuselage
December 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Note the microvanes fitted to the aft of the fuselage
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RAF Buccaneer refuelling an RAF Tristar.
That’s all
Wait…What!?!?! 😱
#aviation #avgeek #tristar #buccaneer #raf
That’s all
Wait…What!?!?! 😱
#aviation #avgeek #tristar #buccaneer #raf
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
RAF Buccaneer refuelling an RAF Tristar.
That’s all
Wait…What!?!?! 😱
#aviation #avgeek #tristar #buccaneer #raf
That’s all
Wait…What!?!?! 😱
#aviation #avgeek #tristar #buccaneer #raf
@wingsandspace.bsky.social
RAF A400 arriving for a week-long exercise at Aldergrove FS along with C17 which arrived earlier. Keep an 👁️ out this week.
RAF A400 arriving for a week-long exercise at Aldergrove FS along with C17 which arrived earlier. Keep an 👁️ out this week.
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM