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Old 16th Apr 2015, 14:41
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"OK - Who told the new rigger that the airframe just needed a few bolts to strengthen the airframe?"
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 14:47
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At the debrief, it was noted that Arrowhead formation was shown to have stressed the airframe.
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 14:48
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During testing, it was found that VMax was One Hundred and Eighty.
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 15:07
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Clearly the aircraft is on the Italian Civil Register as it needs a shave under the armpits
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 15:09
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"Bloody passengers, that's the last time we stock the complimentary bar with Strongbow!"
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 15:11
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SAC Bloggs ... When I said 'tie her down' ... Oh never mind
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 15:32
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Dance with wolves, you have lived with us for 3 years and still get confused.
Does it look like a stagecoach to you??
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 15:38
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The remake of Stagecoach - The Movie didn't go exactly as planned...
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 15:40
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Well at least the 'pricks' are on the outside this time
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 16:33
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The forced landing into the porcupine farm had gone smoothly.
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 16:35
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When they said "Prior Permission Required" to use this aerodrome, they weren't kidding
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 16:36
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Sh1t, cannot think of anything that might beat Nutloose's brilliant (IMHO of course) entry above.
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 16:36
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Do a low pass over the battle of Cromwell re-enactment ? Sure I said, what could go wrong ?
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 16:40
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Dear Mr Pooley

I would suggest you add a caution regarding the importance of following the noise abatement procedures at the Upper Gumboot-Sur-Mer aerodrome........
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 16:43
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Wadda-you -mean there is a problem with that ferry job from Papua New Guinea ?
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 16:51
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I understand why former RAF Finningley is now called Robin Hood Airport these days
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 17:00
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Nick Clegg decided to take the train on his next campaigning trip to Sheffield.
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 17:10
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 19:13
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Good job Hoskins, that damn VOR is finally working great.
But I dunno why the speed is so slow....will you please check the engine?
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Old 16th Apr 2015, 19:17
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I think the airframe needs a touch more degaussing Sarge before we do another compass swing
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