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Old 12th Aug 2019, 11:17
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Boxkite Montgolfier
 
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I recall with fondness a 'Management' brief in BrainCrank, moons ago, attesting to the huge improvements anticipated with a "New Computer" at BA (BEA/BOAC).

Management droned on interminably highlighting the advantages, 65% less input here, 70% less work there, savings over 80% etc.etc
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A grizzled old Flight Engineer in front of me kept putting his hand up seeking a question and was irritably ignored by the burbling speaker.
Eventually the Engineer managed a response and said. " Do I understand that buying this computer will reduce workloads by over 80% Plus?"
"Yes, Yes" replied management, clearly upset that someone had not appreciated his prolonged explanation

" Well", said the Engineer " My question is Why did we not buy Two!!

Meeting concluded with endless hilarity by all bar one!
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