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Old 11th Feb 2006, 01:47
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Mr Point
 
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Originally Posted by Old#7
Dear Concrete Nose,
The only reason it's never been shot down is that they'll never let it get near a real fight for fear of losing it!
I will grant you the Text Messaging bit, at least the crew has something to do whilst flying CAP for the tanker over friendly territory.

Old#7
Old#7 - you're points are valid but you missed the most important consideration - you need to be serviceable enough to get airborne in the first place to get shot down!
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