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<h3>Learning</h3>At Pia Vindex Ltd, we believe in the power of education as a tool for growth and development. Our teaching services encompass a range of innovative methodologies aimed at enhancing learning experiences. We offer language tuition, business and economics workshops and training sessions designed to develop skills, knowledge and reflection. Our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning sets us apart as a leader in the field.Film and Media Solutions<h3>Research</h3>Pia Vindex Ltd offers research and consultancy services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We conduct in-depth research and provide strategic consultancy that empowers organizations to make informed decisions. Whether you're looking for market analysis, policy research, or educational consultancy, we leverage our knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals.<h3>Media</h3>Pia Vindex Ltd has expertise in film and photography to help inspire, cherish moments, disseminate ideas and promote your business.<h3></h3>

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Emperor Septimius Severus honors Legio III Augusta (LIIIA) with the sobriquet "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/pia-vindex-war-and-decolonisation-crete-indochina/id6740205527">Pia Vindex</a>" which means "Faithful Avenger". The origins of the Legion go back to the Civil War. In October 42BC, LIIIA probably fights for Antony &amp; Octavian at the Battle of Philippi, defeating Brutus &amp; Cassius (murderers of Caesar). In 36BC, it campaigns against Sextus Pompey, the son of Pompey the Great, in Sicily where he threatens Rome’s grain supply. In 14AD LIIIA builds road from Takapes/ Τακάπη /Gabes, on Byzacena’s (Tunisian) coast, via Ammaedara/ Haïdra (just over watershed &amp; border in Numidian highlands but today, in Tunisia) to Tevesta/Theveste (Tebessa). From 17-24/25?AD, LIIIA suppresses the Takfarinat/Tacfarinas uprising. In 18, LIIIA units perform poorly &amp; are annihilated. Its new commander, Lucius Apronius, punishes wayward legionaries w. decimation. In 21AD, L.IX (Hispana) assists LIIIA for a while but LIIIA extinguishes the rebellion. From 30AD, LIIIA is based at Ammaedara. Caligula (r.37-41AD) deprives it of its privileged senatorial command but, predictably, his underhand murder of the Mauretanian king, Ptolemaios (grandson of Antony &amp; Cleopatra), sparks revolt. Claudius unleashes Suetonius Paulinus (later, Boudica’s nemesis in 60AD) to crush the rebellious Mauritanians. In 65, LIIIA sends vexillations to Egypt for Nero's planned Ethiopian campaign. The First Jewish War intervenes &amp; the expedition into Africa’s heartland is aborted. Yet, for 6 years, LIIIA’s contingent remains in Alexandria while its sister unit, Legio III Cyrenaica, represses the troublesome Jews. In 68, LIIIA rebels against Nero &amp; supports Galba, then Vitellius, &amp;, secretly, Vespasian. In 70, Vespasian moves LIIIA to Lambesis to protect against Berber incursions. That same year the legate Festus, mindful of Balbus’s earlier trip, leads a LIIIA expedition through Hoggar Mountains to Gadoufaoua plain (~150km E. of Agades) w. its its extensive fossil graveyard of giant crocodiles (Sarcosuchus imperator). Perhaps some legionaries reach Timbuktu or the Niger River? In 115AD, LIIIA contingents fight in Trajan’s Parthian campaign. In 126, LIIIA vexillations reinforce III Cyrenaica or III Gallica. In 128AD, Hadrian address legionnaires, acknowledging their challenges &amp; commending their morale. From 132-136AD, a vexillation of LIIIA help to suppress the Bar Kokhba revolt in Judea. Later, units participate in Lucius Verus’s Parthian campaign (161–166AD) &amp; then Marcus Aurelius’ Marcomannic War (175AD) w. incursions into Hungary. In 193, Septimius Severus awards L.3 title Pia Vindex (‘The Faithful Avenger’) after it rebuffs rival claimant, Prescennius Niger. From 215-217, Caracalla uses LIIIA to help wage war against Parthia (216 AD). In 238, LIIIA refuses to join revolt of African governor, Gordianus, against Maximinus. With the limited troops at his disposal, Gordian’s son marches out to confront his father’s enemies but is soundly defeated. In Carthage, Gordian I hears that his son lies dead on the battlefield &amp; hangs himself, abruptly terminating his 21-day reign. Meanwhile, in Italy, disgruntled officers murder Maximinus &amp; the Senate immediately proclaims Gordian I's 13-year-old grandson Emperor Gordian III. The new Emperor immediately disbands LIIIA as punishment for not supporting his rebellious grandfather. In 253, natives take advantage of Roman tergiversation. Mountain-dwelling Berbers unite w. their desert neighbours, forming the Quinquagentiani (5 peoples) confederation. Hurriedly, Emperor Valerian re-activates LIIIA at Lambasis. The unit is bitterly engaged in an ensuing 7-9? year struggle. Although in 260, Gaius Macrinus Decianus erects a victory monument at Lambaesis, the insurgency simmers on. Finally, 297-298AD, Maximianus (one of tetrarchy of Emperors at that time) personally commands LIIIA &amp; extirpates the rebels. In recognition, Diocletian (r. 284-305AD) awards LIIIA a new accolade as Constans, Perpetua, Pia Fidelis (Constant, Eternal, Loyal &amp; Faithful). LIIIA survives until at least end of 4th century. Likely, Pegasus (winged horse) is an emblem of LIIIA.

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11-14/07/1943, at Naples-Pomigliano aeroprt 1st Fallschirm-Jäger-Division troops harness-up (Eugen Gremelsbacher)

7-14/07/1943, paratroops of 1st Fallschirm-Jäger-Division board Ju-52 near Naples (Eugen Gremelsbacher)

7-14/07/1943, near Naples. Interior of Junkers (Ju-52), 1st Fallschirm-Jäger-Division prepare to jump (Eugen Gremelsbacher)

Operation Dragoon (Anvil) 15th August 1944, Allied paratroops assault southern France.

Bach Mai Airport, Hanoi.  One of main operational airports for airborne troops during the Indochina War. Nowdays, built over.

Operation Castor, the dropping of airborne troops over Dien Bien Phu 20-22 November 1953 (Life Magazine)

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NOAA Ship GORDON GUNTER aerial view of starboard side. 

Equipment at Coast and Geodetic Survey geophysical observatory

Aurora australis and Milky Way seen over NOAA Atmospheric Research Observatory

First day cover with Coast and Geodetic Survey commemorative stamp. Many unique envelopes were designed commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Coast and Geodetic Survey.

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