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Old 31st Aug 2016, 20:09
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albatross
 
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A little off topic but this may be of interest to anyone who worked in Malabo.
Interesting WW 2 story sent by a friend.
British Empire Article: Cutting out Expedition to Fernando Po

Imagine this operation being planned today.
Drones, Helicopters en masse, loud bangs, ships offshore, fast jets everywhere, AWACs, the odd aircraft carrier floating around, UN in emergency session, everything with embedded TV crews. Not to mention the Sat coverage... different daze.

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