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Old 19th Mar 2014, 09:51
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John Eacott
 
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Originally Posted by thing
When GA flying was £7 an hour .
That much? £1/10s

Originally Posted by SASless
You are getting Old when you remember thinking the UH-1A was cutting edge technology.
Or the Hiller 12E

Or that one of your PPL instructors flew Camels. In the Great War.

Or you still remember how to don a starched collar and tie as part of your No 5s.

Or the disgust from the senior officers when collar attached shirts were introduced for normal wear.

And that they weren't allowed to be worn when visiting 'other ships'

And recall the original two piece goonsuits. And Mk 1 bone domes.

And aircrew issue string vests: made from string.

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