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Old 8th Sep 2009, 10:32
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Double Zero
 
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Since my last post was apparently deleted by the Mod's, I'll try a 'OOlite' version.

BTW Double Zero stands for Dastardly & Muttley's car...

We British of course used ' Through Deck Cruiser, ASW ' as a euphanism for small aircraft carrier a while ago.

I personally took pictures when a VIP bunch of Japanese expressed interest in the Sea Harrier & especially the Sea Eagle anti-ship
missile ( way above Exocet capabilities at that time ).

They then expressed serious interest in the Harrier II / AV-8B, which I would think only the 2+ with a bit of wiring & software would suit.

Still hardly a peace-keeping helicopter ship.

As Homer Simpson's dad put it, " I haven't been so relaxed since I was on lookout duty at Pearl Harbour " !

Due to the treatment of prisoners, men & women, I avoid buying anything made in Japan unless there's no choice.
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