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Btw as PRISM experts 8), how do you insert video or image or a weblink without using the “hyperlink” function only? :-[
They pointed them in the general direction and let fly. The accuracy of the V1 and V2 was atrocius and they did pretty good to hit London. Both wepoans hd a crude gyroscope guidance system that could generaly keep them flying straight but that was about it.
That's correct for the V1 but it was a little more sophisticated for the ballistic missile: two free gyroscopes (a horizontal and a vertical) for lateral stabilization, and a PIGA accelerometer to control engine cutoff at a specified velocity (source: Mike Konshak - mechanical engineer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph-npS29n9Q ) *Otherwise, Scout is quite correct: it was not so high tech about range or guidance but the concept itself
Stunning images indeed!It always amazes me when watching images of that kind, these men look like immortals
A short and clear information about those guidance systems and other wonder weapons here: http://www.century-of-flight.net/Aviation%20history/WW2/terror_intro.htm
On an unrelated note, when I was in Rome a few years ago I was surprised to discover that the Catholic church is still selling indulgences. This is a practice I had thought stoppped a few hundred years ago, but we happened upon a cathedral where you could purchase an indulgence. I was so surprised I took a picture of the sign, which I cannot find any more.
Catholics may be able to earn "indulgences" partly by following the Pope's Twitter feed, it's been reported. For which of these activities are indulgences not granted?1. Climbing Santa Scala on knees?2. Watching Pope's TV mass?3. Pilgrimage to Lourdes?Find more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-23367641
Does anyone even read these news blurbs anymore? Not sure that they do. They may be superfluous.
news blurbs: I still look at it (even if I've long given up to find the "menu du jour") and I think it can be useful especially for visitors or new members
Ashes to ashes … I don't know if I must cry or if this is just what mankind is ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23349744
Is it normal that some topics seem to be empty as if all post were deleted ? (No New Posts) American Revolution and Beyond 0 Posts The Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers, and the birth of the United States 0 Topics(No New Posts) Early Nineteenth Century 0 Posts The early years of the Republic and the expansion West 0 TopicsSame with The Age of Reason and Industrial Age !!!
