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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 12:36
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Although he agreed that it was truly a beautiful pinata, it was mounted too high for the children to reach.
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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 12:40
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To save money the Air Force standardised flying training across all fleets. No-one was quite sure why fast jet pilots needed to be taught confined area landing techniques, but they did the training all the same.
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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 14:43
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"It was left outside the main gate by the Greeks? How nice of them."
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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 15:54
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Achmed ... the next time we need to do an undercarriage retract test ... can we use conventional jacks
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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 22:03
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Some good replies. I'll judge on Thursday night, giving a chance for a new one for the weekend.
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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 22:26
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To celebrate the operations of Western forces in Afghanistan and using a rare photo archive images shown above to accurately model the airbase, the Afghan Toy Company are proud to announce the release of their


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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 22:27
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Anyone in for a game of Fast Jet Conkers...?
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 00:31
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Hey Achmed remember how we all laughed when that yank bought London bridge and thought it was tower bridge.... Well the sheik seems to think he is getting a harrier.
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 00:38
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Struggle as it might to break free, the Hunter had indeed become the prey...
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 01:06
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Maverick: You don’t have time to think up there. If you think, you’re dead.
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 06:39
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The Marines inside couldn't believe their luck when the Taliban fell for the old 'Trojan Hunter trick'!

(Edit: Damn, beaten to it ...just seen RBG's effort a few posts above)

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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 07:57
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Now look here Smithers, you might think you are an ace pilot by landing in such a tight spot but resorting to this to recover your aircraft afterwards is just not on.
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 08:47
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MoD Procurement officers begin to realise that the new, cheaper VTOL fighter they've ordered may not be entirely up to the specification of the F35.
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 09:39
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Nick Popovich expands into Middle East markets
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 15:15
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The Taliban were pleasantly suprised by the Mexican Airforces gift of a Piñata, unaware it wasn't packed with sweets.

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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 15:32
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You have done well, Abdullah. The King's niece will certainly be able to pass her solo test now!


Or: When the real reason for the squadron's unrivalled safety record came to light, peer reaction was understandably muted.

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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 20:18
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Taken from a 'Ground Force in the Near East Special'

Cut to Alan Titchmarsh: 'And in a few moments Charlie Dimmock will be along to connect the hosepipe up to form a really, quite smashing water feature.'
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 20:31
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Abdul I understand that this is the final hole on the Sheikh's Crazy Golf course ... you have to pot the ball up the tail pipe and out the intakes to score
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Old 23rd Oct 2012, 22:00
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Whilst the Ottoman scientists displayed their brilliance in coming up with the idea of a jet fighter in the 1800's, the military let them down by using it with a Trebuchet!
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Old 24th Oct 2012, 07:04
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The classic Swingjet Game ...

Product Features

Two quality checkerbats included
Ideal for the garden or the beach (weather resistant components)
Pole spike pushes into ground, adjustable height up to 10 metres
Suitable for 1 or 2 players


Apologies to the original makers of Swingball
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