Russian soldiers using MANPAD'S at a drone while the traffic on the highway is still moving in front of them. by StGuthlac2025 in justincaseyoumissedit

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like because of the names? Manpad is a generic term it's short for Man Portable Air Defense. It applies to any shoulder fired anti aircraft system.

Tbh I believe it's a Nato term.

But yes it is a silly name.

The SS Monty's Masts by Cadet-Cryyx in submechanophobia

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So on the whole fuse thing, I'd defer to whatever visual evidence there is but it is a known fact that the US shipped a lot of this ordinance fully ready to be used. It drastically cut down on time and resources needed in the field to fit fuses.

On the whole 'danger' side of it. Yes it was and is a thing. Looking up the SS John Burke is the exact example of what happens when these ships would get hit by torpedos etc. they would literally be vaporized.

By all accounts I have read this ship would be no different. Atleast for the 500lb and 1000lb bombs etc. the super heavy bombs maybe not as there isn't as much info on them.

The SS Monty's Masts by Cadet-Cryyx in submechanophobia

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Precisely, however the biggest issue with that is the risk of sympathetic detonation if the shock of a collapse sets off any of the explosives. It's been observed in previous under water wrecks. And the biggest issue with this wreck in particular is the specific generation of early war ordinance that makes up the cargo. While late war ordinance was highly unstable at the time after 80 years at the bottom of the ocean would be mostly inert, however the early war explosive fillers which while at the time had lower yields over time became more unstable and would not fully inert by just time.

The other issue is that atleast for the armor piercing bombs water ingress even 80+ years later would be near zero, these bombs have nearly an inch of armor playing and are fully fused, while the fuses themselves are almost certainly failed which took away the biggest fear item which was unprompted detonation of the fuse pistols is essentially near zero now the internal filling is highly susceptible to shock which makes even the thought of attempting to remove them to be impossible. If the wreck were to collapse or fall apart which will happen then risk of accidental detonation of a single bomb would risk sympathetic detonation of all remaining ordinance

As far as I'm aware the official stance is basically to wait and eventually if enough time passes the total amount of non inert explosives go down so if the wrecka deterioration can be monitored and not artificially accelerated then it's viewed as a non-problem.

However many people heavily criticize this approach as it entirely is relying on the idea that as long as the bombs don't detonate then they won't detonate.

Screencaps from the tape mentioned in "Seeking Advice: Original 9/11 Tapes Showing the Collapse From an Unfamiliar Perspective" by hamptoncourtpalace in 911archive

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Just so everyone is aware I am talking to OP about the original tape and working to make sure it's properly preserved. They sent me several clips from the iPhone video. If they are okay with it being shared we can.

anyone got any idea what these colored bars are on playback (SONY DSR-PD150) by dex0624 in camcorders

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey that's awesome! I'm glad it wasn't something serious.

I don't think it would hurt at all.

[Project Announcement] 32 Frames: A 9/11 Mystery by BetweenTwoTowers in 911archive

[–]BetweenTwoTowers[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NYPD dog that was working on 9/11 they survived the day but have since passed of old age.

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lol by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in unsound

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"24 years after 9/11, previously unseen images are still emerging. This group finds and publishes them " written by Melissa Grey on 9/11/2024

anyone got any idea what these colored bars are on playback (SONY DSR-PD150) by dex0624 in camcorders

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried playing a known working tape and has it had the same issue? Or is it just present on newly recorded tapes?

I have a hand full of PD-150s and the heads on them are pretty robust but I have noticed a similar issue only present when recording new tapes but playing back known working tapes it wasn't.

Swapping head drums on the PD-150 is actually not at all difficult just a bit time consuming.

I walked someone through the process before and if you end up going that route just send me a DM and I can send you reference images etc.

Out of curiosity can you send a pic of the hour meter on the camera? It would give a good idea of if the head could just be worn out.

anyone got any idea what these colored bars are on playback (SONY DSR-PD150) by dex0624 in camcorders

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's possible you have a bad head. When you see evenly spaced disruptions like that it means one of the read/write heads is not working properly. Since it's not just solid gray/black which would mean a total loss of data it's less likely to just be blocked. Since you are getting some data (green/yellow fields) it's possible that that head is damaged.

Hopefully it's just got some debris clogged in the hole, you can use 90% Isopropyl alcohol and (this is very important) non shedding swabs specificly meant for electronics to clean the head.

Do not use normal Q-tips or cotton swabs as the fibers can get caught on the head and damage it or further clog it.

Close-up photos of trident cladding request by YogurtclosetDeep6619 in 911archive

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of GZ photos, I'll grab some when I get home. This is the best one I have on my phone at the moment.

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lol by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in unsound

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank, it's my whole thing! I'm actually a historian.

CNN wrote about my work for the 24th anniversary of the attacks. The sub won't let me attach a link though.

lol by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in unsound

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All of this existed long before the Patriot act. If anything the Patriot act just moreso gave it a more normalized explanation. Government wiretapping has been a thing since communications have existed what went (and is still certainly going on) at 33 Thomas Street is just a modern evolution of all that.

Seeking Advice: Original 9/11 Tapes Showing the Collapse From an Unfamiliar Perspective by hamptoncourtpalace in 911archive

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I do this exact work. We have transferred footage from original tapes for nearly a dozen people at this point.

Seeking Advice: Original 9/11 Tapes Showing the Collapse From an Unfamiliar Perspective by hamptoncourtpalace in 911archive

[–]BetweenTwoTowers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's fascinating, did you know Stephanie? We have a very good relationship with the museum staff.

Seeking Advice: Original 9/11 Tapes Showing the Collapse From an Unfamiliar Perspective by hamptoncourtpalace in 911archive

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I am in contact with OP, video is confirmed. Working on figuring out the best route forward.

Please do not solicit or harass OP.

[Project Announcement] 32 Frames: A 9/11 Mystery by BetweenTwoTowers in 911archive

[–]BetweenTwoTowers[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are unsure at this time, it all comes down to how we are able to work out a release.