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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:32
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She flies!!!!

Awesome sight!!!!!

Well done to everyone there, bloody marvellous!!!
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:32
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I just did a sex wee.
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:34
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Gear's up and training filthy black line into the distance!

Well and truly awesome.
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:35
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Pass more tissues please
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:36
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So where's she going to be displaying first and where do I book my tickets?
Good to see her back in the sky
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:36
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Congratulations all!!! A fine day indeed.


(and Cue Tombstone...)

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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:37
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Sky said they've got an interview with the pilot later, by the way.
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:39
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SUPERB!! Well done to the whole team!!

Sorry I coudn't see it live - or even on Sky - as I'm currently on a simulated AAR towline over Western Samoa supporting USN F-18s....

Oh Tombstone, boy are you going to be sorry..
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:43
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Very well done DT and crew - and hats off to all those involved! A magnificent effort!!
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:45
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Talking fantastic effort

c-bert said:
Never in the field of human interest, has 'refresh' been clicked so often by so many.


What a sensation, a fantastic achievement! My admiration is boundless for all those involved in bringing this about through all the challenges and difficult times.


As for the BBC - they aren't worthy of the name. That we had to rely on the Dirty Digger's profit driven mob to provide a semblance of coverage of such an event should be a source of shame to the BBC. Thing is, it won't be
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:46
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It just flew past my house - nurr nurr!!

VFE.
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:47
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Where's it gone?

They said it'll be airborn for about 20 minutes.
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:48
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Many thanks to the VOC team & it's many supporters for making an old man extremely happy - and for once I take my hat off to the CAA for making this possible.
God speed 558
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:49
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me thinks Tombstone has gone into hiding

superb acheivement... let hope tombstone fulfils his obligation
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:49
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Originally Posted by B Fawlty
As for the BBC - they aren't worthy of the name. That we had to rely on the Dirty Digger's profit driven mob to provide a semblance of coverage of such an event should be a source of shame to the BBC. Thing is, it won't be
It sounds like Sky might have bought an exclusive. Unfortunate for those of us with Virgin...

Congratulations to all involved, and all those who provided the financial support too. Looking forward to seeing her next year!
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:51
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I have said often that I didn't think it would ever happen, and I am delighted and humbled to admit that I was wrong.

DT, many many congratulations. You told me it would happen and over many pints, you and I begged to differ. I am so delighted you won! well done to everyone.

TSM
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:52
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yes great news welld one all those involved with this effort
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:55
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Bets on the lead story on the Beeb's 1 o'clock news?

Nothing on teletext. I would go for the NHS.
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:55
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Fantastic effort! Delighted for all concerned!!

.... can't wait to see it fly!

S41
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Old 18th Oct 2007, 11:56
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Sky just cut the landing footage as 558 was coming in on final. Great
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