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Obituary

Obituary

Gepostet von | 18 Aug 2022 | , , , | 0

Wolfgang Petersen, world-famous director and responsible for wonderful blockbusters such as "Air Force One", "Outbreak", "Line of Fire", "The Tempest" and "Troy", passed away in Los Angeles on 12 August. The son of a naval officer, he was born in Emden on 14 March 1941. We don't know whether his childhood in Transvaal near the harbour and in Hamburg Bramfeld was the reason for his affinity with ships and the sea, but as the RND reports, "our man in Hollywood" was particularly proud of "Das Boot". This world-famous film from 1981 starring Jürgen Prochnow, Jan Fedder, Uwe Ochsenknecht and Herbert Grönemeyer, among others, is the film...

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The blue Prussian

The blue Prussian

Gepostet von | 18 Aug 2022 | , | 0

Karsten Knecht reports on "The blue wonder of Wilhelmshaven" In cooperation with Deutsche Post AG and the local monument protection authority, the well-known imperial post box in the historic Gate 1 of the naval arsenal was reopened to the public in the presence of Mayor Feist. As part of the basic renovation, the colour was changed from yellow to the historically documented "Prussian blue". After all, it is the second most frequently posted object from WHV on social media. See the original LinkedIn...

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Tradition meets innovation

Tradition meets innovation

Gepostet von | 15 Aug 2022 | , , , | 1

GORCH FOCK and the frigate NORDRHEIN WESTFALEN met in the western Baltic Sea. One of the oldest ships in the German Navy meets the newest unit. This is the young officer candidates' encounter with their future job, at least for the future seafarers. First of all, they have to learn the craft in basic maritime training, without which even the most modern units with the latest technology and innovative weaponry would never sail: Seamanship, team spirit, discipline, strength of character, humility and enthusiasm! Photos: Marcel Kröncke Screenshot_20220808-171944_Gallery Screenshot_20220808-172121_Gallery Screenshot_20220808-172102_Gallery Screenshot_20220808-172026_Gallery Screenshot_20220808-171852_Gallery Screenshot_20220808-171757_Gallery Screenshot_20220808-171723_Gallery Screenshot_20220808-171702_Gallery Why almost all large and modern navies in the world have decided to train...

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USA and China: Tug of war over the island of Taiwan

USA and China: Tug of war over the island of Taiwan

Gepostet von | 15 Aug 2022 | , , , | 0

Aircraft carriers and restricted areas: The USA and China are flexing their "muscles" in the tug-of-war over the island of Taiwan. Following the now interrupted Chinese military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around the island state (with live ammunition - something that has been pointed out time and again), the American side is now also asserting that it does not want to do without its usual freedom of navigation operations (FONOPS) there. At the beginning of August, the Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. Navy will continue to sail through disputed international waters in the coming weeks to "protect freedom of navigation". At present, however, the overall situation is also being jeopardised by the not uncontroversial visit to Taiwan by the...

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Black Sea Fleet: Naval aviators hit hard - fleet commander dismissed

Black Sea Fleet: Naval aviators hit hard - fleet commander dismissed

Gepostet von | 15 Aug 2022 | , , , | 2

Now the smoke has cleared and things are a little clearer. Until 14 August, according to Moscow, it was improper handling of ammunition that led to the massive explosions on 9 August at the Saki naval air base, located 40 kilometres north of Sevastopol, right next to Novofedorivka beach. Satellite photos are now available as comparative images that show the extent of the damage: at least 3 unprotected ammunition depots were hit and (or as a result of this) 8 fighter-bombers were destroyed and more than 20 others were severely damaged. A heavy blow to the 43rd assault aviation regiment of the Marines stationed there, which was both...

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