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Old 30th Jun 2004, 17:17
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JW411
 
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Around 40 years ago I lined up for take-off at Ascension Island. (This was before the Americans doubled the length of the runway by demolishing two hills and filling in a valley). Further progress was impeded by a pair of heterosexual asses (not donkeys) who were heavily involved in trying to produce lots of little asses and they were not going to be put off by the noise of four Rolls Royce Darts.

Believe it or not, it took a large 6-wheeled fire engine to gently push this amorous pair off to the side (still coupled and steaming) before we could get going. If it comes to sexual dedication then I would like to nominate this pair for an award.

With reference to the previous poster, I doubt that a rabbit would have the energy to stay ahead for a mile on take-off. It was more likely a hare.

If you ever run one over then it would be a kindness to ask ATC to send out "Crash One" with some hare-restorer!

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