John Blower

Yesterday I did a thing.. 😃💒🥰🎂

A drone ‘recreation’ of the RMS Titanic, staged in Belfast harbour through the use a ‘flotilla’ of almost 1,000 drones, marks the arrival of BBC’s Made Of Here campaign in Northern Ireland. 👇 bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20…

Heartbroken to share that our beloved Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, has passed away today peacefully on St. Helena. At an estimated 193+ years old, this gentle giant outlived empires, wars, and generations of humans. As his vet for many years, it was an honor to care for him—hand-feeding bananas, watching him bask in the sun, and marveling at his quiet wisdom. He leaves behind a legacy of resilience and longevity that inspired millions. Rest easy, old friend. You'll be missed more than words can say.

You never know what livery might fly through YVR. 👀 Say hello to @cathaypacific's Spirit of Hong Kong in celebration of their 80th anniversary! More: news.yvr.ca/yvr-hosts-cath…

@maniaUFO A proper great Briton, should stick him on the fiver.

Legendary British steeplejack Fred Dibnah knocks down a massive chimney by undermining its base and then retreating to safety just as it collapses. From the BAFTA-winning documentary Steeplejack (1979)

Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-323 returns safely to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport after failure of its left engine shortly after departure. In a statement the airline said, "Delta Flight 104 from Sao Paulo to Atlanta returned to the airport shortly after takeoff on Sunday night after a mechanical problem with the aircraft's left engine. The Airbus A330-300 landed safely and was met by the airport firefighting team (ARFF), and the passengers were taken by bus to the terminal. The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority. We apologize to our customers for this delay in their travels."

Air Canada Board of Directors announces the retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer: aircanada.com/media/air-cana… // Le Conseil d'administration d'Air Canada annonce le départ à la retraite du président et chef de la direction : aircanada.com/medias/le-cons…

If you're having a bad day, here's Charlie Brown meeting Snoopy for the very first time

@For_Film_Fans How his life ended though…

Based on a true story (with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in Film history) this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war, anti-war British films ever. THE KILLING FIELDS (1984) #HaingSNgor

@NoContextBrits Vine tomatoes

You have to remove one item. Which is it?

@flying_steve This is one of my favorites.. photo from October 2023 at LGW. ✈️😃

I love flying this amazing machine.

#OnThisDay in 1912, Captain Robert Falcon Scott made his final diary entry as he, Edward Wilson and Henry Bowers, waited for the inevitable end, trapped in their tent with unseasonably cold temperatures and worsening health preventing them from making the 11-mile journey to their next food and fuel depot. Scott's diary: "Since the 21st we have had a continuous gale from W.S.W. and S.W. We had fuel to make two cups of tea apiece and bare food for two days on the 20th. Every day we have been ready to start for our depot 11 miles away, but outside the door of the tent it remains a scene of whirling drift. I do not think we can hope for any better things now. We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker, of course, and the end cannot be far. It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT. For God’s sake look after our people." Scott's Polar Party reached the South Pole on 17 January 1912, 34 days after Amundsen and his Norwegian party. During the journey home Edgar Evans suffered a fatal concussion and passed away 17 February. Thereafter, in March, Scott’s diary records the heroic end of Captain Lawrence 'Titus' Oates who, stricken with frostbite, walked out from the camp to his death. For Scott and his remaining men, a successful march home depended on the decisions made and the depots laid months prior to the expedition. However, the storm that raged and a lack of food and fuel prevented this, and the men died in their sleeping bags within their tent. The journal of Tryggve Gran, part of the 11-man search party, records that the bodies were found on 12 November 1912. He used his own skis to construct a cross above the cairn that he and the rest of the search party erected over the site and wrote of Scott's skis, "I am using the Owner's ski(s) - they must finish the journey - and they will." 📸 Snow Cairn erected over the final resting place of Scott, Wilson and Bowers, Antarctica New Zealand Pictorial Collection. #OTD #inspire #explore #discover #conserve #Antarctica #RobertFalconScott #terranova #southpole

@liamgallagher Please let me get a ticket this time… @thecherries any advice please 😂

@bevhynds @piersmorgan I flew on it too.. but not as famous as Piers as far as passenger quotes go! 😂

@piersmorgan Hi Piers, GCSE aviation student here ✈️ — quick one: was flying on Concorde actually worth the hype (and the price!), or just the fanciest way to cross the Atlantic? Need a passenger quote for my project!

@ColeFusionHQ Guy I worked with surname was Lancaster, so promptly known as ‘bomber’.

British nicknames are an unregulated industry. a 5'6 tradesman called Anthony is professionally known as Shetland Tony. a man who lost an eye is called Keth. a quiet man wore a yellow jumper once and became Mumblebee. what's the best nickname you've ever heard

@JamesLucasIT I’m so glad I got to experience this New York a few times, was only 19/20 years old, couldn’t get a drink but just walking those streets felt awesome. Been back many times since but there was definitely an edge to those times. Always remember being there for the Millenium.

This is what New York City looked like in March of the year 2000 exactly 26 years ago

What a difference 40 years makes. @united's international network in 2026 vs 1987.

To the immortal memory of Colonel Arnaud Beltrame of the Gendarmerie nationale who died on this day eight years ago. He selflessly exchanged himself for a hostage, putting himself in the hands of a terrorist who had already murdered three people. It cost him his life.

@united This looks great, don’t you already offer something similar @FlyAirNZ ?

The entire row is alllllll yours. Welcome to United Relax Row, three adjacent United Economy seats with adjustable leg rests that can each be raised or lowered to create a cozy lie-flat space for stretching out... You'll also get a mattress pad, blanket and two pillows. If you’re traveling with kids, a plushie too! United Relax Row will be available starting next year on more than 200 of our 787s and 777s, each with up to 12 of these brand-new rows. united.com/Elevated

Porter will be the launch carrier at Montréal Metropolitan Airport, starting 12 nonstop routes on June 15, 2026. airwaysmag.com/new-post/porte…