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Belvidere North's softball season ends with sectional semifinal loss to Prairie Ridge
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Belvidere North's 18 game winning streak and its season came to an end Thursday evening. The Blue Thunder dropped a 3-0 decision to Prairie Ridge at the 3A Sycamore Sectional in a semifinal Ridge scored single runs in the first, fourth and fifth innings. Wolves' pitcher Reese Mosolino made those hold up. She tossed a complete game shutout that included eight North was limited to three hits. The Blue Thunder also committed two Blue Thunder's final record this season is 24-10. It was a great season that saw the Blue Thunder win the NIC-10 championship and a regional championship. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Incredible moment special forces' helicopters carry out secret drop drills outside Tesco as amazed shoppers watch
Watch the video in our player SECURE THE MEAL DEALS! Incredible moment special forces' helicopters carry out secret drop drills outside Tesco as amazed shoppers watch INCREDIBLE footage shows the rare moment special forces' helicopters carried out secret drop drills outside Tesco. Soldiers were seen rappelling down in what appeared to be a training exercise in Manchester. Advertisement 3 Special forces' helicopters descending nearby a Tesco Credit: Tiktok 3 The two choppers appeared to be part of SAS training Credit: Tiktok 3 Others filmed choppers flying around Manchester Credit: TikTok The helicopters had no tail numbers which means it is highly likely that the aircraft is Special Forces, belonging to the SAS or SBS. Footage captured by locals showed the two choppers flying extremely low over a nearby Tesco and surrounding buildings. A rope was then dropped down out of the side before soldiers began rapidly descending onto the rooftop in expert fashion. Stunned shoppers watched on as the unique drills were carried out in broad daylight. Advertisement Read More in UK News SHUTDOWN Major motorway bridge CLOSED sparking 'severe' delays chaos for thousands Other residents shared videos on social media of the two choppers flying around South Manchester. Viewers on TikTok and other social media sites speculated that the choppers were part of "Blue Thunder". While not officially named by the military, the term has become informally associated with the SAS's use of fast, stealthy helicopters. These are often painted in dark or matte tones for urban assault scenarios, much like the choppers in the video. Advertisement The secretive helicopters do not show up on flight apps as its transponder is usually switched off or scrambled to help hide its location. Other sightings have taken place in the north west England area in recent days. The Blue Thunder is coloured white on the base and dark blue on the top and is flown by 658 Squadron Army Air Corps. Meanwhile, the Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin II is painted in civilian colours of blue and white. Advertisement A Blue Thunder chopper was spotted landing near London Bridge after the 2017 Borough Market terror attack when eight innocent victims were murdered. Nearby offices, including The Sun, went into lockdown as the area was sealed off. Members of the SAS , said to be hunting for one of the attackers, carried out a forced entry into Southwark Cathedral. The SAS have also been spotted on the UK's streets after major terror incidents, such as the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. Advertisement Members of the SAS were sent to the scene to hunt for associates of evil bomber Salman Abedi.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Incredible moment special forces' helicopters carry out secret drop drills outside Tesco as amazed shoppers watch
INCREDIBLE footage shows the rare moment special forces' helicopters carried out secret drop drills outside Tesco. Soldiers were seen rappelling down in what appeared to be a training exercise in Manchester. Advertisement 3 Special forces' helicopters descending nearby a Tesco Credit: Tiktok 3 The two choppers appeared to be part of SAS training Credit: Tiktok 3 Others filmed choppers flying around Manchester Credit: TikTok The helicopters had no tail numbers which means it is highly likely that the aircraft is Special Forces, belonging to the SAS or SBS. Footage captured by locals showed the two choppers flying extremely low over a nearby Tesco and surrounding buildings. A rope was then dropped down out of the side before soldiers began rapidly descending onto the rooftop in expert fashion. Stunned shoppers watched on as the unique drills were carried out in broad daylight. Advertisement Read More in UK News Other residents shared videos on social media of the two choppers flying around South Manchester. Viewers on TikTok and other social media sites speculated that the choppers were part of "Blue Thunder". While not officially named by the military, the term has become informally associated with the SAS's use of fast, stealthy helicopters. These are often painted in dark or matte tones for urban assault scenarios, much like the choppers in the video. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The secretive helicopters do not show up on flight apps as its transponder is usually switched off or scrambled to help hide its location. Other sightings have taken place in the north west England area in recent days. The Blue Thunder is coloured white on the base and dark blue on the top and is flown by 658 Squadron Army Air Corps. Meanwhile, the Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin II is painted in civilian colours of blue and white. Advertisement A Blue Thunder chopper was spotted landing near London Bridge after the 2017 terror attack when eight innocent victims were murdered. Nearby offices, including The Sun, went into lockdown as the area was sealed off. Members of the SAS , said to be hunting for one of the attackers, carried out a forced entry into Southwark Cathedral. The SAS have also been spotted on the UK's streets after major terror incidents, such as the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. Advertisement Members of the SAS were sent to the scene to hunt for associates of evil bomber How the SAS was established The Special Air Service (SAS) has its origins in the North African desert It was formed as L Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade, in July 1941 to undertake small-scale raids behind enemy lines, according to the The new unit initially drew its men from No 7 and No 8 Commando. Later, troops from No 62 Commando (aka the Small Scale Raiding Force) joined the unit. In October 1942, the unit was renamed 1st Special Air Service. The following April it was reorganised into the Special Raiding Squadron and undertook raids in Sicily and Italy alongside the 2nd Special Air Service, which came into existence in May 1943 in Algeria. The brigade's formations took part in many operations, frequently behind enemy lines, from D-Day (June 1944) until the German surrender in May 1945. Following the war it was disbanded but re-formed in 1947. This time it consisted of just one Territorial Army (TA) unit - 21st Battalion, Special Air Service Regiment (Artists Rifles). In 1959, a third SAS unit was formed - again a TA force - known as 23rd SAS Regiment. This was a re-naming of the Reserve Reconnaissance Unit, successors to MI9, whose members were experts in escape and evasion.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- The Sun
Incredible moment special forces' helicopters carry out secret drop drills outside Tesco as amazed shoppers watch
INCREDIBLE footage shows the rare moment special forces' helicopters carried out secret drop drills outside Tesco. Soldiers were seen rappelling down from two dark blue and white choppers in what appeared to be a training exercise in Manchester. 3 3 The helicopters had no tail numbers which means it is highly likely that the aircraft is Special Forces, belonging to the SAS or SBS. Footage captured by locals showed the two choppers flying extremely low over a nearby Tesco and surrounding buildings. A rope was then dropped down out of the side before soldiers began rapidly descending onto the rooftop in expert fashion. Stunned shoppers watched on as the unique drills were carried out in broad daylight. Other residents shared videos on social media of the two choppers flying around South Manchester. Viewers on TikTok and other social media sites speculated that the choppers were part of "Blue Thunder". While not officially named by the military, the term has become informally associated with the SAS's use of fast, stealthy helicopters. These are often painted in dark or matte tones for urban assault scenarios, much like the choppers in the video. The secretive helicopters do not show up on flight apps as its transponder is usually switched off or scrambled to help hide its location. Watch bizarre moment man clings to helicopter as it takes off at lavish wedding after 'begging for a ride' Other sightings have taken place in the north west England area in recent days. The Blue Thunder is coloured white on the base and dark blue on the top and is flown by 658 Squadron Army Air Corps. Meanwhile, the Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin II is painted in civilian colours of blue and white. A Blue Thunder chopper was spotted landing near London Bridge after the 2017 Borough Market terror attack when eight innocent victims were murdered. Nearby offices, including The Sun, went into lockdown as the area was sealed off. Members of the SAS , said to be hunting for one of the attackers, carried out a forced entry into Southwark Cathedral. The SAS have also been spotted on the UK's streets after major terror incidents, such as the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. Members of the SAS were sent to the scene to hunt for associates of evil bomber Salman Abedi. How the SAS was established The Special Air Service (SAS) has its origins in the North African desert It was formed as L Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade, in July 1941 to undertake small-scale raids behind enemy lines, according to the National Army Museum. The new unit initially drew its men from No 7 and No 8 Commando. Later, troops from No 62 Commando (aka the Small Scale Raiding Force) joined the unit. In October 1942, the unit was renamed 1st Special Air Service. The following April it was reorganised into the Special Raiding Squadron and undertook raids in Sicily and Italy alongside the 2nd Special Air Service, which came into existence in May 1943 in Algeria. The brigade's formations took part in many operations, frequently behind enemy lines, from D-Day (June 1944) until the German surrender in May 1945. Following the war it was disbanded but re-formed in 1947. This time it consisted of just one Territorial Army (TA) unit - 21st Battalion, Special Air Service Regiment (Artists Rifles). In 1959, a third SAS unit was formed - again a TA force - known as 23rd SAS Regiment. This was a re-naming of the Reserve Reconnaissance Unit, successors to MI9, whose members were experts in escape and evasion.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Daily Mail
They're keen for a bargain! 'SAS' troops are spotted abseiling from mysterious helicopters in front of stunned Tesco shoppers
Tesco shoppers were left stunned on Monday after sporting black-clad figures abseiling at speed from several helicopters - in an apparent military exercise. Footage shows the moment two dark blue and white helicopters appeared metres from the supermarket in Baguley, Manchester, this week. Ropes were dropped from both choppers before six figures, wearing black clothing bearing a similarity to military fatigues, took it in turns to abseil down them and onto a nearby roof. The figures then pulled the ropes from the helicopters, allowing them to fly off at speed. Experts suggested the footage could show a training exercise used by SAS soldiers - the Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment. Similar incidents have previously been spotted in other areas of the country, including in Wrexham and Salford. Just a day before the choppers were spotted in Baguley, a similar scene unfolded in Media City in Salford, where the BBC now films much of its output. Military helicopters were seen circling overhead before at least one landed on the roof of a car park at around 11.30pm. There were also reports of individuals 'roping down'. A witness told MEN: 'We had three or four Blue Thunder helicopters circling around Media City and landing on the car park next to Premier Inn. 'Quite unexpected in the middle of the night. There was also a lot of crew with gear on and ropes.' Blue Thunder is the nickname given to the Eurocopter Dauphin II helicopters, which is used by the SAS. Onlookers identified the helicopters seen in Baguley to also be Eurocopter Dauphin II aircraft. On the same night as the Salford choppers were seen, the same type of aircraft was also spotted over Wrexham, Wales. Witnesses described how the helicopters were flying low late in the evening, with all lights turned off. At the time, there were no public or private aircraft recorded on flight trackers. The Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin, a fast twin-engine helicopter, apparently modified for rapid insertion and extraction of special forces. Multiple arms of the UK military have been taking part in high-profile training exercises in recent weeks and months, as global tensions, such as those seen in the Ukraine war, rise. On April 2, one of Royal Navy's most fearsome warships was unleashed in a rare display of military power. HMS Dauntless let loose with almost every weapon system at the ship's disposal to destroy swarms of drones during a high-octane live-fire drill off the Welsh coast. The £1 billion Type 45 vessel and her 190-strong crew fended off attack after attack from unmanned aircraft and boats as they raced towards it. Helicopters armed with missiles blasted aircraft out of the sky, while ferocious machine guns on the ship, able to spew thousands of rounds a minutes, ripped into mock suicide drones. The action was part of the final round of drills before Dauntless joins a major deployment to Asia in the coming weeks protecting one of Britain's two £3 billion aircraft carriers. The voyage could take the carrier strike group through dangerous waters in the Red Sea - and into the sights of Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have threatened to blast warships with their Iranian-made missiles and drones. It means the heavily-armed destroyer - which is a critical part of the defensive shield protecting HMS Prince of Wales - may come under attack for real. The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.
