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Old 20th Oct 2009, 09:01
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Tankertrashnav
 
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The Victor B1a(K)

We had just one of these beasts on 214, XH 667. It was notorious for the variety of snags it came up with, one round the world ranger subsequently being dubbed "Round the World in 80 delays". Its best trick was losing its starboard hose on the RAF Germany towline one night - the thing just trailed normally and kept on going. It was subsequently found in gardens on the outskirts of Bremen - but imagine the havoc caused by a 60' steel-reinforced hose scything through a crowded street at several hundred knots had they not been so lucky!

We had Tanker Trash nav bag name tags made up, which were carried with pride. I've still got mine somewhere. Somewhat politer than the version dmussen quotes!
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