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Old 25th Feb 2004, 13:42
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BEagle
 
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Why are you flying to Goose and the Gulf in such squalor? Don't forget that there's a DCI stating that 'passengers shall only be carried on C130 if there is no feasible alternative.....'.

When FSTA comes on stream, if DTMA try to send a 'vibrating cattle truck' rather than using the Primary Service Provider's aircraft (because that would cost them more dosh), that would not be a 'no feasible alternative' action - it would be a 'we can't afford our own rules' action.

Obviously there will be difficulties transporting grunts-wiv-guns in non-military ac, hence that would make Albert the only feasible option. But otherwise......

Incidentally, the 'max grunt' fit planned for A400M looks, shall we say, somewhat cosy!

Oh how I miss travelling in the bowels of one of HM's $hit-shifters....NOT! Another nice comfy trip to Europe this week - little packet of nuts with the G & T, then a 3 course hot meal with some wine, then coffee and cognac. On a similar 90 min trip in a '10 or an Albert you'd be lucky to enjoy the gourmet delight of an S1 box!
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