Project GutenDayMarch 20
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`In a despatch dated March 20th the flag-officer had written: "When the object of running the blockade becomes adequate to the risk I shall not hesitate to do it."`
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“The Gulf and Inland Waters” by A. T. Mahan
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21562
Manc AvGeekOn This Day 19th March 1993.
G-OBWD, British Aircraft Corporation 1-11-518FG, British World Airlines, in basic Dan-Air colours, but with black "British Air Ferries" titles, at London Gatwick, 19th March 1993.
British Air Ferries was in the middle of a massive fleet modernisation project, and took the opportunity to re-brand itself as British World Airlines at the same time - some planes were rushed in to service in their previous operators colours (mostly Dan-Air, after they were taken over by British Airways and almost their entire fleet was retired) with "British Air Ferries" titles, while others underwent a full re-paint into BWA livery.
The registration on the upper rear fuselage, "G-OBWD", reflects this new brand identity - literally "GO BW" and a suffix letter indicating it's position within the fleet.
The red and white metal barrier in the background is visible on a lot of photos from Gatwick's viewing deck - this was to demarcate the taxiway leading to the terminal (this side of the barrier) from the taxiway leading to the runway, which is just the other side.
#London #Gatwick #LGW #EGKK #BritishAircraftCorporation #BAC111 #BritishWorld #BritishAirFerries #DanAir #OnThisDay #AvGeek, aviation, planespotting, photography
Manc AvGeekPhoto of the Day 19th March 2026.
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Alexander HuberThis day 142 years ago: death of Elias Lönnrot (1802-1884).
Poems appear in the #RomanticPeriodPoetryArchive:
https://www.romanticperiodpoetry.org/authors/#id/pers00731
Chris BondRecorded #OnThisDay 46 years ago:
Pauline Murray - Peel Session 1980
The complete session recorded by Pauline Murray on 19 March 1980 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on the 31st of that month.
Tracklist:
1. Sympathy (0:27)
2. When Will We Learn? (3:27)
3. Shoot (7:51)
4. Dream Sequence (10:05)
https://vibracobra23.blogspot.com/2015/07/pauline-murray-peel-session-1980.html
UFC Europe 🤖Best #UFCLondon EVER?! 🤯 🇬🇧
#OnThisDay in 2022: Our London crowd blew the ROOF off The O2!
Get your tickets for Saturday ➡️ http://axs.com/uk/events/1253145/ufc-fight-night-evloev-vs-murphy-tickets
FlohGroJust submitted what will probably be the last build before trying to release #OnThisDay to the AppStore. What started as a small idea and on-and-off project over a few years will (hopefully) soon be released.
From a really rough basic version I reached a point where I'm now really proud of it ☺️
Skull-man(🇨🇺🇨🇦)🚨 IRAQ WAR BEGINS
March 20, 2003 — Dawn breaks over the desert as coalition forces launch Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tanks roll across the horizon under golden morning light while military helicopters sweep overhead. A pivotal moment in 21st century history unfolds.
This post is 100% AI generated.
#z_image #AIart #OnThisDay #WarHistory #GenerativeAI #LLM #CinematicRealism #AtmosphericArt
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