Combat aviation: Ka-50 “Black Shark” (NATO classification: Hokum A, Werewolf). A single-seat Russian attack helicopter with the distinctive coaxial rotor system of the Kamov design bureau. First flight – 1982. Watercolor by Joan Mañé
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MoreCombat aviation: Lioré-et-Olivier LeO 45. A French medium bomber that was used during and after the Second World War. It had been originally designed and developed for the newly formed Armée de l’air as a modern medium bomber capable of performing independent strategic operations, unlike the majority of previous French bombers. Ink pen drawing and …
MoreCombat aviation of the world: Su-15 (NATO classification: Flagon). A Soviet twinjet supersonic interceptor aircraft. Launched in 1965 and remained one of the front-line designs into the 1990s. Watercolor by Joan Mañé
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The Archive of Andorra la Vella (Arxiu Comunal) received several volumes of a book about the history of Andorra, written by David Guzac Dalmau, an Andorran journalist and writer. David, the son of Andorran farmers, devoted his life for history research of Andorra. He also took part in archaeological excavations on the territory …
MoreA new digital catalog of the National Archives of Andorra is published. The catalog includes 60 images of the first tourist sites of the principality. The images go back to the fifties of the last century – this decade is considered to be the beginning of prosperity and progress of Andorra, which was due to …
MoreAbandoned places of the world: The Torre Blanca fortifications of Castellciutat in La Seu D’Urgell
The Torre Blanca, or White Tower, was one of the advanced fortifications for the Castle of Castellciutat. This fortification protected the defensive complex from the southern flank.
Originally its defenses seem to have been limited to an artillery tower surrounded …
MoreCombat aviation of the world: Yak-28 (“product 28”, NATO codification: Brewer – “Pivovar”). Soviet multi-purpose supersonic military jet. Swept wing, turbojet-powered combat aircraft was produced initially as a tactical bomber. It was also manufactured in reconnaissance, electronic warfare, interceptor, and trainer versions. Watercolor by Joan Mañé
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MoreThe Center for Historical and Political Studies of Andorra will give a lecture on the supposed date of consecration of the Cathedral of Santa Maria d’Urgell on 16th November. The date of the consecration of the cathedral is still one of the historical mysteries.
This is one of the most important documents of the archives of …
MoreSubmarine fleet of the world: Project 949A (Antey). A Soviet Navy / Russian Navy cruise nuclear missile submarines (NATO classification: Oscar II). Watercolor by Joan Mañé
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MoreLa Castanyada—a national holiday of Catalonia (the day of chestnut) is widely celebrated in Andorra. The name of the holiday derives from the word castanya—that is translated as “chestnut”. Chestnuts can be bought here on Allhallow Day Eve (Tots Sants) that coincides with a second popular Halloween—at night from October 31 till November 1. On …
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