Hoskins was glad this was not down to him, he has a ready made alibi, as he was still hanging around on a rope
or
Pilot to ATC reporting breaking action is better than expected,... ATC to Pilot, yes the tarmac is a bit soft today
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Having fitted extra 50 cal's in the nose the recoil was found to be worrying
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For crew meals the Navigator whipped up a particularly strong curry to keep the crew warm had unforeseen side effects
or,and goodnight from me
At least this was one accident where the props are re use able