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Old 18th Nov 2017, 16:12
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"New C17?, reduced fuel burn, able to operate off shorter strips, less maintainence intensive... Ok what's the catch"
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Old 18th Nov 2017, 16:16
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"Ahhh, we thought you might bring that up, but don't worry, we have manage to source a bunch of army surplus miniature paras that were used on the DDay landings, they are only a foot or so tall so should fit in nicely."
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Old 18th Nov 2017, 16:53
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Boeing have asserted that, following production efficiencies, the gestation period has been reduced to just 12 weeks.
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Old 18th Nov 2017, 18:55
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Disney releases advance publicity for its sequel, "Planes III, the Twins", starring the voices of Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger...
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Old 18th Nov 2017, 19:07
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Originally Posted by c52

In Alabama the guys say look at the tail on that young chick
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Old 18th Nov 2017, 20:15
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"And what is more - You'll be a Man, my Son !"
 
Old 18th Nov 2017, 20:39
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Once again, the sub-contractor confused metric with imperial measurements.
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 00:18
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The International Man of Mystery gets his first good look at Doctor Evil and Mini-Me.
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 08:02
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If Tom Cruise played a C17 in a movie...
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 10:12
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From a distance the all electric variant looks like a complete success.
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 11:07
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We're number two for take off but there'll be a delay...wake turbulence...
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 13:33
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"Never mind, the bigger they are, the harder they fall" ...... "That's what I'm afraid of !"
 
Old 19th Nov 2017, 14:41
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Could this be the re-emergence of Teeny Weeny Airways?
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 16:08
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Budget leaks: Rumours of 80% cut in transport command fleet size "not properly thought through".
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 18:16
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Amazon complete their first airborne delivery.
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 20:34
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At least with the Lend-Lease Rate for these aircraft we only had to give up a pair of Winkle Stands each.
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 20:35
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BROAD SWORD calling Danny boy........
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 21:00
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"I've had it with your attitude, young man! And stop slouching!"
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Old 19th Nov 2017, 23:52
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In accordance with the Laws of Nature, the runt is kicked out of the pack.
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Old 20th Nov 2017, 09:02
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"Look, it was a fixed price contract to deliver two C-17 and yes I admit the budget got a bit tight towards the end, but if you reread the contract, size was not specified"
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