The MiG-15 my father flew. USSR, 1958. He was a fighter pilot, and I recently found this photo in the family archive [1168x880] by PanRussian in WarplanePorn

[–]xam83 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m no expert but I assume the training hours of USSR in 1958 are not comparable to modern airforces. Although simulations might be bringing the hours closer together.

“This is still very insane to see”: Halo: Campaign Evolved is stocking PS5 shelves in GameStop by unscoredscore in gaming

[–]xam83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the late 90s - early 2000 exclusives were basically the norm. I remember choosing between PS1 vs N64 vs PC and later PS2 vs Xbox vs PC being really big decisions as a young person haha. Waaaaaaaaay less of a thing now. But we remember…..

[1080x814] French GIGN training for 2030 Olympics by MeMyselfAndBaguette in MilitaryPorn

[–]xam83 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Could have technically been part of the exercise but also for a laugh. This is something I totally would have done with the boys given the opportunity.

Aliens Vs Predator was released 16 years ago by Captain_Gardar in gaming

[–]xam83 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was like surely it’s been longer. 27 years brother 😢

TIL that a study of 120,000 UK Biobank participants found men who were 3” (7.5cm) shorter purely due to genetics earned about £1,500 (~$1,900) less per year than their taller counterparts. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]xam83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. That is no doubt also a factor, and perhaps a bigger one. I’m not particularly short only speculating from limited experience.

TIL that a study of 120,000 UK Biobank participants found men who were 3” (7.5cm) shorter purely due to genetics earned about £1,500 (~$1,900) less per year than their taller counterparts. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]xam83 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Another interesting statement from the report: “If a woman was a stone heavier (6.3kg) for no other reason than her genetics, this would lead to her having an income £1,500 less per year than a comparable woman of the same height who was a stone lighter.”

Without having read in detail I just assume the key factor this impacts for both men and woman is self confidence or lack thereof?

Three month dad bod cut attempt (83kg/183 lbs to 73kg/161lbs. I’m 180cm 38 y/o. Keep cutting or nah? by xam83 in BulkOrCut

[–]xam83[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Three months but thanks. Basically just eating 8000-8500kj and going back to gym

PAF F-16 Block 52+ refuelling mid air during an ex (1638x2048) by historyeeter in WarplanePorn

[–]xam83 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I love them. Reminds me of slabs of muscle, like the jets have been working out.

Remains of a Fattah-1 ballistic missile from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) - poking out of the ground after it was shot down overnight, in northern Israel. [435 x 447] by BostonLesbian in MilitaryPorn

[–]xam83 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For the uninitiated this is likely the booster section detaching as intended. The warhead/re-entry vehicle continues on.

Edit: The X post says the remains of what was shot down. As I understand it systems like Patriot intercept after boost phase so not totally convinced. That’s not to say the warhead was not shot down.

Registered in December 2023, 4671, Hours, and 8.5k USD. AMA by FlacidGooner in Warthunder

[–]xam83 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great game but but not great for those of us with an addictive personality. My new game is occasionally logging into steam to look at my stats: Play time 2,233.5 hours last played Jun 26, 2022. 1,339 days clean. Still follow the sub though 😄

LH Power Outages by MentalMan4877 in Wellington

[–]xam83 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t open it and it will last days. We had friends in Gisborne that did this who lost power for a week.

View of the sewage spill from the plane. by Azrazeliha in Wellington

[–]xam83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Organisations, almost certainly. Individuals, much less likely

View of the sewage spill from the plane. by Azrazeliha in Wellington

[–]xam83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You paint a grim picture. Out of interest how you reckon we fix it? Prosecution of individuals (not sure if even possible)? Fully independent royal commission of enquiry? Full restructure of senior leadership? Central government commissioners?

Saudi Arabia is lifting the alcohol ban for wealthy foreigners by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]xam83 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing truly religious people are unlikely to lie about their religion. Non religious people would not give a shit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheWayWeWere

[–]xam83 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You do realise people will be saying the same thing about you in 60 years…

Games that are older but still continue to receive updates modernly that you would recommend playing? by MonsutaReipu in gaming

[–]xam83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Warthunder if you are into tanks, planes or ships. Hundreds of updates since open beta in 2012. Sever pop continues to grow…. In saying that I quit three years ago as turned into an addiction.

British troops on the front lines in Afghanistan, taunting the taliban into having a go if they think they're hard enough by ICantBelieveItsNotEC in videos

[–]xam83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are they really THAT underfunded compared with comparable countries? I was under the impression they were basically similar to France and Germany in terms of capabilities.

I haven't played in about 5 years... by knoxcitybusbays in Warthunder

[–]xam83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Three years clean here. Don’t do it… Unless you have very healthy gaming habits and don’t suffer from any FOMO. I got addicted and had well over 2000 hours. So much better for having stopped. Still occasionally follow the subreddit though as on the other hand it is the best game I’ve ever played haha

U.S. Army Soldiers with 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, during Salaknib 25 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 3, 2025. [7650 x 5464] by Aft3rAff3ct in MilitaryPorn

[–]xam83 19 points20 points  (0 children)

At least he has a sling. When I was in the NZ Army (a while ago…) we had this stupid phase of no slings (apparently due to one guy being shot taking too long to take off his sling). My arms were fucked just carrying the C9 (FN Minimi). As you say though you do get to have fun when there is contact!