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An oldie from the archives. Thanks for dropping by, much appreciated. No more than 2 invites at a time, thank you. Drop by my blog for all sorts of tips and tricks for computer, iPad, android etc. juneantillphotography.blogspot.co.uk/ ( juneantillphotography.blogspot.co.uk ) Frogs are members of the family Ranidae, containing more than 400 species. These frogs have the characteristics of: * two bulging eyes * strong, long, webbed hind feet that are adapted for leaping and swimming * smooth or slimy skin (generally, frogs tend to like moister environments) * Frogs tend to lay eggs in clusters. Frogs from this family can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They are referred to as the "true frogs" because of their generalized body form and life history: the so-called generic frog. Members of this family include the bullfrog, common frog, green frog, leopard frog, marsh frog, pickerel frog, and wood frog.

The RAF operates the largest fleet of Chinook Support Helicopters after the US Army, with a total of 34 HC2s, 6 HC2As and 8 HC3s (the HC3 has yet to enter operational service). The Chinook Wing, which forms the heavy-lift element of the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), is based at RAF Odiham in Hampshire. Odiham supports three operational squadrons, No 7 Squadron, No 18 Squadron and No 27 Squadron, and the Operational Conversion Flight. The HC2 and HC2A aircraft are used primarily for trooping and for carrying internal and/or underslung loads and can carry up to 55 troops or 10 tonnes of freight. The cabin is large enough to accommodate two Land Rovers, while the three underslung load hooks allow a huge flexibility in the type and number of loads that can be carried externally. Secondary roles include search and rescue and casualty evacuation, in which role a total of 24 stretchers can be carried. The crew consists of either two pilots, or a pilot and a weapon systems officer (WSO), and two air loadmasters. The pilot captain is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and completion of the mission, while the co-pilot or WSO operates the mission-management systems, navigation, communications and the self-defence suite. In the cabin are two air loadmasters who are responsible for passenger safety, load or cargo restraint, weapons operation and voice marshalling of the aircraft. Specifications * Engines: Two Textron Lycoming T55-L712F turboshafts * Thrust: 3,148shp each * Max speed: 160kts * Length: 30.18m * Max altitude: 15,000ft * Span: 18.29m * Aircrew: 4 Info courtesy of RAF.