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Who Knew Statistics Could Be SO Funny!

Raf Schoenmaekers, an engineer turned digital artist from Belgium, had noticed this and saw an opportunity to combine his two passions - art and statistics. “I found my niche in statistics and them being (mostly) (ab)used in science, media, politics...

15 Stunning Aviation Photos That Inspire Awe

This photograph was taken by a Raf Tornado fighter jet during its brief rendezvous with Concorde over the Irish Sea. The Tornado was rapidly running out of fuel and struggling to keep up with Concorde at Mach 2. 5. The maiden voyage of Airbus Beluga 6. 

World War II As It Has Rarely Been Seen - In Color!

April 1944 British paratroopers prepare for a practice jump from an RAF Dakota based at Down Ampney, Wiltshire, England. October 1944 Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery explains Allied strategy to King George VI in a caravan in the Netherlands. February 1944 General Dwight D.

The Universe's Greatest Photographs: 12 Contest Winners

Air to air image of a Spitfire, taken over RAF Coningsby source The Spitfire is the pride of the RAF and a true symbol of British patriotism and aviation excellence. This rare shot gives you a feeling of what it must be like to have this devastating beauty on your tail.

These Photos Make Sure We Will Never Forget WW2

Japanese Zero shot down Pearl Harbor Norma Jeane Mortenson aka Marilyn Monroe Pilot sits on a Curtiss P-40 RAF Pilot gets a haircut Barmaley Fountain, battle of Stalingrad Chinese soldier guarding P-40 Warhawk fighters of the AVG 'Flying Tigers', China, circa 1942 Naval Action Cloud over Hiroshima...

You Wouldn't Believe the Secrets Behind these Locations

RAF Menwith Hill Located in North Yorkshire, England, RAF Menwith Hill is a Royal Air Force station, that provides communications and intelligence support services to the UK and the US military. Some of the satellites are controlled directly by the American NSA.

The Mastery of Capturing a Fraction of the World

[related_articles] "Flamingo Airport" By Cedric Tamani Source "Floating People" By Raf Willems Source At first glance, this one seems like an exotic floating market in the far far east. But this couldn't be farther away from the truth.

These Drone Photos Elevate the Art of Aerial Photography!

Cruisin the Route 66: Commended in the People Category - by Raf Willems 14. In the Salt Field: Commended in the People Category - by Trung Pham Huy 15. Water Lily: Commended in the People Category - by Le Duong 16. Double Dragon: Commended in the Nature Category - by Erez Marom 17.

Remembering the World’s Long Lost Architectural Gems

Both were destroyed in 1944 by an RAF raid. 3. St. Peter's Hospital, Bristol, England. Built as a merchant's house in the late 14th century, it was destroyed during the Bristol Blitz in 1940. 4. 

13 Craziest and Quirkiest Vintage Planes to Ever Take Off

The unusual experimental design was painted with 'dragon' markings for the RAF Hendon Air Pageant in June 1932. Image credit: Reddit/ u/radice86 Share this post with your friends who are interested in vehicles...

11 Surprising Things You Never Knew About the Titanic

Tragically, the Cap Arcona was sunk by RAF Typhoon Fighter Bombers towards the end of the war. 9. Only one woman actually went down with the ship and survived The sole female survivor of the ship's sinking was Rhoda Mary Abbott.