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Aug 30th 2011 | 7:03 am

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JonboyE

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Originally Posted by Greenhill

Joking aside, that place reminded me of Sunderland.

That is harsh. The arctic is nowhere near as bleak as Sunderland.

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:08 am

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ann m

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Originally Posted by ultrarunner

The crash meant we couldn't go ahead with the MAJAID ( major air disaster ) that we had planned,

I figure you got a slightly more real-life experience than a choreographed exercise though?

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:14 am

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Re: Back from the Arctic

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Originally Posted by Oink

Were there any decent pubs about?

Now we are talking.

I will take this opportunity to also ask what the selection of cheese was like up there.

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:34 am

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can I buy Marmite and Ribena

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:36 am

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Jingsamichty

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I'm surprised that the military seems to be so more relaxed about its personnel taking cameras along on exercise, and posting photographs taken on exercise on the internet.

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:44 am

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Gremmie

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I'm surprised that the military seems to be so more relaxed about its personnel taking cameras along on exercise, and posting photographs taken on exercise on the internet.

Me too,mind you photos of the army holiday cant be bad for recruiting

"Join the Army and feel a man , wear a red waterproof whilst quading around Sunderland"

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:50 am

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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty

I'm surprised that the military seems to be so more relaxed about its personnel taking cameras along on exercise, and posting photographs taken on exercise on the internet.

Yes, but it's a fancy DSLR. Can't you tell by the composition and lighting?

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:54 am

#38

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Originally Posted by Alan2005

Yes, but it's a fancy DSLR. Can't you tell by the composition and lighting?

That's one of those expensive cameras, isn't it?

Aug 30th 2011 | 7:56 am

#39

Jingsamichty

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Maybe it's a taxpayers camera.

Aug 30th 2011 | 8:26 am

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Re: Back from the Arctic

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Originally Posted by ultrarunner

Thank you very much for the comments....I am glad I took the DSLR camera, and I'll be sure to post more pics. The launcher mentioned in another post was to launch a UAV ( scan eagle that is capable of 24hr fly time ) and the live feed pictures are just mind blowing on the big screen.

The crash meant we couldn't go ahead with the MAJAID ( major air disaster ) that we had planned, for a couple of days later. The 24hr daylight was sure interesting, coming out of the tent at 2 or 2am with the sun still out.

The lanscape is bleak as you mentioned, not a tree in sight or flowers for that matter.

I have to admit to being amazed that special forces are involved with the aftermath of an air disaster, unless, of course, it is anticipated that the survivors will all be terrorists. One lives and learns

Aug 30th 2011 | 9:10 am

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Re: Back from the Arctic

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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty

I'm surprised that the military seems to be so more relaxed about its personnel taking cameras along on exercise, and posting photographs taken on exercise on the internet.

Really.....need to get out more then don't ya? Go to the website "militaryphotos.net" and see the in theatre pics posted by various military folks from around the world, especially of their special forces

Nothing I posted jeopardizes any Op or Ex going on anywhere. Ignorance as they say can be bliss at times

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Aug 30th 2011 | 9:15 am

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Aug 30th 2011 | 9:17 am

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Gremmie

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That one baby iceburg, photoshop 100%, photoshop

Aug 30th 2011 | 9:36 am

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Re: Back from the Arctic

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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty

I'm surprised that the military seems to be so more relaxed about its personnel taking cameras along on exercise, and posting photographs taken on exercise on the internet.

Point in case...see other countries here, as well as Canada. Recent photos too and am sure you can find more on farcebook

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...gust-30th-2011