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Kiltrash
19th Jan 2023, 13:55
Meanwhile in Melbourne additional supplies are rushed to the Park..

Kiltrash
19th Jan 2023, 14:00
When the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay it was discovered that all the other supplies were, due to a administration error, left behind in Plymouth.

Kiltrash
19th Jan 2023, 14:03
You expect me to move this lot...all on my own? Said the Donkey

cavuman1
19th Jan 2023, 14:04
Carrying the sack of potatoes reminded Corporal Jaromir Vejvoda of his girlfriend. Just then a tune came into his head. It was Roll out the Barrel.

- Ed

NutLoose
19th Jan 2023, 15:06
They are to blunt the Russian advance, we are to drop off a barrel of Vodka at each strategic point on the outskirts of town.

Chu Chu
19th Jan 2023, 15:33
We’re going to need bigger St. Bernards.

Wensleydale
19th Jan 2023, 15:37
So as the supplies for the next Red Arrows' detachment to Cyprus begin to arrive, its time to judge. Leave the best 'til last as they say, and the winner is:


We’re going to need bigger St. Bernards.

Love the absurdity of it!

Take it away.

Confusious
19th Jan 2023, 15:40
Love the absurdity of it!

Take it away.
And me, when I saw it my first thoughts were stop the competition right there. Absolutely first class!

Confusious
19th Jan 2023, 15:42
Yes sir, they're all full of Christmas cracker jokes, what a barrel of laughs eh?

Chu Chu
19th Jan 2023, 22:26
Thank you Wensleydale (and Confusious)! I'm glad I was able to touch your funny bones -- and that my modest inspiration may have been late, but it wasn't not too late.

Let's see what folks can do with this one:



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Ascend Charlie
19th Jan 2023, 23:09
"It-a say, this-a way up!"

cynicalint
20th Jan 2023, 00:20
I hit it three times, here, here and here!

cynicalint
20th Jan 2023, 00:26
I'm trying to bale out due to these three hits, but I am stuck to the fuselage by air flow. Perhaps now is the time to pray to the Fuhrer!

Buster Hyman
20th Jan 2023, 00:27
I swear one minute, Tom Cruise was holding my hand and the next...well...

Buster Hyman
20th Jan 2023, 00:28
It's true! I drove a Fiat during the War.

Buster Hyman
20th Jan 2023, 00:29
"Can you see the Arrows Luigi?"
"Mamma Mia! I can't even see the Indians Alfonso!"

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 09:28
No, we need it to fly in this direction....

treadigraph
20th Jan 2023, 09:48
I was dogfighting with a Cherokee...

It was probably an Archer...

treadigraph
20th Jan 2023, 09:51
I a-thought Bob "Friar" Tuck was a-grounded with a cold...

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 11:21
And through the square window children...

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 11:23
Can't we just drop numbered balls into a container like every other national lottery?

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 11:25
AS you can see our Falcons ( Falco ) are no longer Fighting Falcons, so are no use to Ukraine

treadigraph
20th Jan 2023, 13:43
Has anyone seen that b:mad:d Leapy Lee?

treadigraph
20th Jan 2023, 13:43
Has anyone seen that bhttps://www.pprune.org/images/smilies/censored.gifd Bernie the Bolt?

treadigraph
20th Jan 2023, 13:45
Drunk? I was intoxophilicated...

Wensleydale
20th Jan 2023, 14:16
No wonder they've got arrows: 1395 was before the battle of Agincourt!

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 14:20
Sh*t, we have to bury Robin here.

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 14:21
Bloody longbow Apache got us..

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 14:21
That's it, three strikes and i'm out...

NutLoose
20th Jan 2023, 14:22
Is this Italian for earth here?

cavuman1
20th Jan 2023, 14:24
The sign he-a say "Itsa O.K. to a-throw darts while a-sitting on the toilet-a."

- Ed

ShyTorque
20th Jan 2023, 15:50
Well, it was Strongbow cider in those barrels in the last caption photo.

Kiltrash
20th Jan 2023, 19:46
If we cut it here and here we can get it crated and find some foolish museum to feature it

Kiltrash
20th Jan 2023, 19:48
Well I certainly didn't expect a 1:1 Airfix kit for that price .

Kiltrash
20th Jan 2023, 19:48
The initial Carrier trials did not go well ...

fitliker
20th Jan 2023, 23:30
Adding the full size espresso machine for crew in front might just have tipped it out of the CG range

fitliker
20th Jan 2023, 23:31
Letting the Barista attempt the landing was probably not the best idea Guido had that day .

fitliker
20th Jan 2023, 23:34
Nothing spoils the beautiful scent of fresh coffee , like the smell of fear . Sometimes they can both brown liquids !

Buster Hyman
21st Jan 2023, 06:44
My-a Wife-a, she-a no believe-a me when I say I'm-a gonna build an Aeroplane out of Spaghetti! You should-a seen-a her face-a when I flew Pasta.....

Buster Hyman
21st Jan 2023, 06:47
Of course it's a Bi-Plane! We're very progressive in the Italian Air Force!

Chu Chu
21st Jan 2023, 13:30
I'll hoist the white flag on this one tonight, around midnight Orford Ness time.

treadigraph
21st Jan 2023, 13:32
Which chianti did that?

Kiltrash
21st Jan 2023, 17:45
Captain Brown look forward to adding another ' notch ' in his Logbook

Kiltrash
21st Jan 2023, 17:46
Amazing what the tide brings in...

Kiltrash
21st Jan 2023, 17:52
'1395' ?? Yes thats when I designed my flyingmachine said Master Da Vinci...
Yes I know he wasn't born till the 1400's but never let facts get in the way of a caption..

Big Pistons Forever
21st Jan 2023, 17:54
Well given how that landing went I would say his brain was about here

Chu Chu
21st Jan 2023, 23:30
I'm going to give this one to Buster, for:

"Can you see the Arrows Luigi?"
"Mamma Mia! I can't even see the Indians Alfonso!"

I'll deliver the trophy as soon as Tony finishes fixing the Punto.

Buster Hyman
22nd Jan 2023, 04:12
Ahh, very kind ChuChu! :ok: Adapted that from an old Starsky & Hutch episode.... :ooh: I was watching re-runs of course...

Have at it Chaps & Chapettes!


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Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 06:16
Take very good care of this Ms ...and take it to Buster for safe keeping ..

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 06:17
At least the male Pilots haven't been on strike...yet

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 06:18
Oh thank you, can I use the Royal Cypher on my service ?

Wensleydale
22nd Jan 2023, 06:57
From Hostie to Postie in one easy step.

treadigraph
22nd Jan 2023, 07:26
Ooh thank you - a MAN-sized handkerchief!

treadigraph
22nd Jan 2023, 07:27
I hardly like to bother you, but... that little propellor... I know there's one on the other side too, but... do you really think they are big enough?

MPN11
22nd Jan 2023, 09:41
"Here's my laundry, Miss. Try to get it back to me tomorrow morning."

treadigraph
22nd Jan 2023, 09:52
Don't worry, Lilly already drew Detroit out of the bag...

Dan Gerous
22nd Jan 2023, 11:16
Mr Fosdyke, I heard the ground crew say that there was a RAT on the plane!

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Chu Chu
22nd Jan 2023, 11:47
Edmonton? Wear the fox hat. (Apologies to BPF).

NutLoose
22nd Jan 2023, 12:56
Here love, slip this over your head, you're scaring the punters

cynicalint
22nd Jan 2023, 13:06
Take this Hoskins, the on-board flushing system is inop again.
Yes Ma'am!

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 14:05
Ah Mr Lindbergh....did you notice any changes due to Solar Radiation

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 14:07
Sorry insufficient postage paid so return to sender.

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 14:10
Yes these are all for a Mr E. Prestly of Gracelands

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 14:12
...and if you run out of bullets just throw some of my wife's Rock Cakes at the Hun

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 14:13
Early version of Deliveroo in the Outback...

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 14:20
In Croydon, Ms Johnson received the package of sex aids to deliver to Mr B Hyman in Darwin. ... However the batteries were denied carriage.and had to follow by sea

cavuman1
22nd Jan 2023, 14:29
"Love your scarf!", said Hannibal Lecter, Sr.

- Ed

Chu Chu
22nd Jan 2023, 15:08
With Vimy Ridge over, there wasn't much to write home about. Nor were there many left to do it.

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 16:18
With regret I have to tell you your take off clearance has been delayed till 18.00. however here are some drugs to help the time pass

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 16:21
On your way past Flin Flon, (where I was born ) please drop off these congrats telegrams...ps I'm not THAT old

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 16:23
Don't you think sitting on six cushions after your last sexual experience with Nutty won't be a bit draughty

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 16:24
When we find out who stole your upper Port wng they will be in serious trouble

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 16:29
If we're in Canada why have you a Bowler hat ..??
well m'dear MI5 get everywhere ..

Kiltrash
22nd Jan 2023, 16:30
In the Australian Open the camera man was most surprised with what Andy wrote on the lens after defeating Kokinalkis

Ascend Charlie
22nd Jan 2023, 18:25
"Here's your engine cowl back, m'dear!"

MPN11
22nd Jan 2023, 18:37
RyanAir … the early days, with minimal baggage allowance.

ShyTorque
22nd Jan 2023, 18:39
Gladys, don’t forget the Mail sack!

Er… have you been sniffing round my locker again? That’s actually yesterday’s bloomers…

Dan Gerous
22nd Jan 2023, 19:50
What's this?
Oh I stopped of at the shops on the way back and got some nice material to make a pair of curtains.

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Chu Chu
22nd Jan 2023, 21:57
It's hoped that after the war ends, aircraft with larger payloads will become available.

cynicalint
23rd Jan 2023, 00:26
This is not a mail pilot, it's a female pilot!

Traffic_Is_Er_Was
23rd Jan 2023, 03:33
Would you mind giving this to the pilot, there's a good lass.

Kiltrash
23rd Jan 2023, 07:23
Here's the Basinette ...have a peacefull flight

Kiltrash
23rd Jan 2023, 07:25
While your walking on the wing in the display, hang out the washing please...should be nicely dry

622
23rd Jan 2023, 07:27
Well that was a bumpy flight ...and i didnt think I had eaten that much!

Kiltrash
23rd Jan 2023, 07:28
Only one letter for you today....it's your call up papers for the Submarine Service..we feel it's better all round Ms Hoskins

Kiltrash
23rd Jan 2023, 07:31
...and if you get lost,. Just drop down and follow the train. ...If you can keep up with it.

Ascend Charlie
23rd Jan 2023, 08:34
"Here's the mail that the Jaguar pilot forgot to take 2 hours ago - you will probably catch him in about 20 minutes."

Wensleydale
23rd Jan 2023, 08:45
...and don't let your black and white cat out of the bag.

MPN11
23rd Jan 2023, 09:15
Someone described her as an Amazon, which gave her a brilliant idea ...

Kiltrash
23rd Jan 2023, 10:53
What's in the bag??
I hear BPF has a thing about shaved Beaver.....well it is a bit lonely out in the wilderness

treadigraph
23rd Jan 2023, 11:11
It's OK Miss Stinson, Croydon and Luton don't have airports yet...

NutLoose
23rd Jan 2023, 11:35
Here's your bag of Ferrets, if you slip them down your trouser legs they will keep you warm.

NutLoose
23rd Jan 2023, 11:35
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NutLoose
23rd Jan 2023, 11:36
Buster forgot his underpants, can you drop them off?

NutLoose
23rd Jan 2023, 11:38
Here's your sandwiches, Elk and Beaver butties, I heard you like a bit of Beaver.

NutLoose
23rd Jan 2023, 11:43
Here are the Calgary tax returns, I would suggest you drop them somewhere they will never be found.

NutLoose
23rd Jan 2023, 11:46
Here is your survival kit in case you go down in the wilderness, you will need to sign for it, Pistol one, bullet one.

Kiltrash
23rd Jan 2023, 12:34
Remember if you do go down in the wilderness that both Polar Bears and the landscape are white....just watch for any yellow snow

treadigraph
23rd Jan 2023, 12:43
Mr Bowler-Hat: "...and when you have delivered these Miss Stinson, I have an aerial that needs servicing..."

Miss Stinson: "Ooh, you are awful! But I like you!"

NutLoose
23rd Jan 2023, 15:20
Remember if you do go down in the wilderness that both Polar Bears and the landscape are white....just watch for any yellow snow



Polar Bears are actually black to absorb what there is of the sun's heat, their fur is actually hollow and clear / transparent
and acts as an insulator, but it refracts the light to give the appearance of white fur..

Here endeth the lesson ;)

fdr
23rd Jan 2023, 16:57
Polar Bears are actually black to absorb what there is of the sun's heat, their fur is actually hollow and clear / transparent
and acts as an insulator, but it refracts the light to give the appearance of white fur..

Here endeth the lesson ;)

Coaler bears?

MPN11
23rd Jan 2023, 18:43
“Oh, and here’s the in-flight meal for your First Class passenger.”

cavuman1
23rd Jan 2023, 20:04
"And here's your bag of traffic citations from the constabulary. You really must learn to taxi your aeroplane with greater skill and concentration!", said the gentleman. He walked away muttering "Damnable women pilots!"

- Ed

Chu Chu
23rd Jan 2023, 21:47
Is that all I'm carrying? My boyfriend's male bag is bigger.

Ascend Charlie
23rd Jan 2023, 22:47
Bowler hat: "Here's your lifetime supply of rations."
Flossie: "?? Pretty small bag..."
Bowler hat: " ........ummm......."

Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 07:05
McDonalds later desides it was just too much trouble to allow any mode of transport to use the Drive Through when the Manager had to have the very first ' Carry to Vehicle service....

Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 07:08
The very first FedEx delivery flight across the Pacific...Here's your package Ms. I think it's a Wilson Basketball....strange thing but a parcel is a parcel.

ShyTorque
24th Jan 2023, 09:34
“And when you get there, so that future expectations of standards don’t get too high, make sure you chuck it out over a neighbour’s hedge!”

Traffic_Is_Er_Was
24th Jan 2023, 09:35
Ah Miss Stinson....I certainly didn't expect that! Bumpy trip down, was it? Lucky for you your flying helmet kept your hair out of the way!

sealo0
24th Jan 2023, 10:15
Man in Bowler hat: Miss Stinson that’s a big smile enjoy the trip?

Miss Stinson: No I think I’ve just found out why it called a Joyride, I’m just trying to get this stick thingy in the right place but it's a bit wobbly.

Man in Bowler hat: There all like that!

MPN11
24th Jan 2023, 10:22
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"I don't why you look so cheerful, Miss Stinson. There's a War on, you know."

Buster Hyman
24th Jan 2023, 10:55
Well, I think Miss Stinson deserves a jolly good rest what!

In Third place, with the Bleeding Obvious award...
This is not a mail pilot, it's a female pilot!

Second place with the Nod nod, wink wink award...
Mr Fosdyke, I heard the ground crew say that there was a RAT on the plane!

But our winner with the Me too award for sensitivity in trying times is...
"Here's my laundry, Miss. Try to get it back to me tomorrow morning."

(It was my line of thought too MPN!) :ok:

MPN11
24th Jan 2023, 16:02
Oh my goodness, and other polite expletives! Thank you, Sir!

Have at this one, then ... The Hoskins Nightmare ...


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Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 16:39
Having returned from IKEA in Milton Keynes ( where I actually was today 🙁 ) Kiltrash struggles with the enclosed visual instructions...
or..
and just how many screws and parts were you left with..

Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 16:40
Boeing's first attempt at MCAS was not a success

Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 16:42
Treadigaph rushes to Old Warden when the hanger doors swing open to reveal the latest reconstruction...of a Australian home build aircraft...

Wensleydale
24th Jan 2023, 16:49
Emergency measures are invoked as RAF pilot training rates come under scrutiny.

NutLoose
24th Jan 2023, 17:03
Of course it looks odd, it’s British.

NutLoose
24th Jan 2023, 17:05
When I said I want you to build me a long legged aircraft, I meant range wise.

Confusious
24th Jan 2023, 17:11
"Oi, you can't call her a BIplane, not these days!"

NutLoose
24th Jan 2023, 17:16
A Scout built by Cubs.

NutLoose
24th Jan 2023, 17:21
And by clever design we have incorporated into it your coffin with built in hand holes for the pallbearers.

Wensleydale
24th Jan 2023, 18:12
The Utterly Buttery girls stand on the bottom wing!

Confusious
24th Jan 2023, 18:15
"Damn thing is stuck in reverse!"

Wensleydale
24th Jan 2023, 19:55
The Longhorn and the Shorthorn are closely followed by the Tallhorn.

Ascend Charlie
24th Jan 2023, 19:56
Having completed three ground-loops on the skinny little wheels, Kiltrash went back to writing captions.

Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 20:06
Now just need to synchronise the six sideways firing cannons,,..and Jerry won't have a clue what hit them....if my teeth fillings can handle the vibrations

Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 20:08
Simkins obtained the Red Barons successful Focker plans and adapted so not to appear like just a copy.

Hydromet
24th Jan 2023, 20:09
If it looks good, it'll fly good.

Kiltrash
24th Jan 2023, 20:10
I heard that one day a infinite number of monkeys with a infinite number of clean sheets of paper one of them will design the perfect plane....and this is not one of these days...

Dan Gerous
24th Jan 2023, 20:45
Miss Stinson's next aircraft, the flying washing machine


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Dan Gerous
24th Jan 2023, 20:47
Those surplus Typhoon boarding ladders will come in handy.

Chu Chu
24th Jan 2023, 21:14
You said to build it with a crows nest.

Cockpit, Hoskins, cockpit.

Chu Chu
24th Jan 2023, 22:58
And if it comes to a dogfight, I’ll be just that much higher than Fritz.

cavuman1
24th Jan 2023, 23:02
"Now that I've landed upright, how in the Hell do I get outta this thing?" said a fuming Hoskins.

- Ed

treadigraph
24th Jan 2023, 23:02
Going up-tiddly-up-up on the bloody ladder was enough for me!

treadigraph
24th Jan 2023, 23:04
"Being late on the round out in this contraption will be interesting" mused Hoskins....

NutLoose
25th Jan 2023, 00:43
Wait, I’ve just found out we were using the wrong IKEA instructions.

Hydromet
25th Jan 2023, 04:33
The pilot was credited with an altitude record, but the aircraft was still on the ground.

treadigraph
25th Jan 2023, 04:41
Tell me Mr Harris, why do you call it the Flying Coffin?

treadigraph
25th Jan 2023, 04:43
"Entry to the cockpit difficult; it should be made impossible."

sealo0
25th Jan 2023, 06:06
Plane crazy on so many levels.

sealo0
25th Jan 2023, 06:11
Prototype for the Fukawi Indian Tribe (Where the fcuk are we tribe)

sealo0
25th Jan 2023, 06:11
Think we over did the steroids

Buster Hyman
25th Jan 2023, 06:12
"...Ginger"
"Yes Bertie"
"Where's the Mail?"

Buster Hyman
25th Jan 2023, 06:12
Harry Highpants had his first foray into aircraft design.

treadigraph
25th Jan 2023, 06:19
Simkins, I didn't ask you to build me a flying loft, I asked you for something that flies aloft....

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 06:28
With this I get too peer down the cleavage of the scanty clad female wing walkers...

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 06:31
The easy bit was removing the parts, one bit at a time, however the different models did give a slight problem...

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 06:34
With a Pusher engine and synchronous gear this will give any Focker that gets on your tail a real surprise..

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 06:36
The Lower wing?? Yes it's a cunning design that on this muddy field it don't sink into the mire too far...

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 06:43
Stop being so cynical you lot...with a production run of one thousand five hundred and thirty six ( at least ) this should be considered a successful British Fighter plane..

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 06:47
Built in Lifeboat in case of a Water Landing Mr Sullenburger? Damm good thinking outside the box..

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 06:49
Jacobs- Rees- Mog goes for a spin in his latest Government mode of transport..

Wensleydale
25th Jan 2023, 06:51
Jacobs- Rees- Mog goes for a spin in his latest Government mode of transport..

...or indeed a modern RAF fighter had ASLEF been the pilots' union.

622
25th Jan 2023, 08:19
Chief designer Hoskins was gutted to miss the maiden flight as he had an appointment at Specsavers.....

622
25th Jan 2023, 08:23
After boarding the only First class passenger ...the cattle class were led to the 'lower deck' and told to hold on tight!

treadigraph
25th Jan 2023, 08:31
'Arry, the builders would like their scaffolding back...

NutLoose
25th Jan 2023, 09:17
They say the sun lounger has been delayed sir, you'll have to fly without it.

ShyTorque
25th Jan 2023, 09:19
The Mk1 seaplane wasn’t a great success but the Mk2 had floats.

Buster Hyman
25th Jan 2023, 09:43
It was 3 days before someone remembered to get the ladder for him!

Chu Chu
25th Jan 2023, 10:28
After repeated nose overs, the skids were extended to form a 360 degree arc.

sealo0
25th Jan 2023, 10:31
Dateline December 16th 1903 Kitty Hawk,

Orville Wright reading news of the British attempt at the first powered flight said to Wilbur I don’t think we will have any problems with them!

Wilbur: we’ll try again tomorrow.

NutLoose
25th Jan 2023, 11:15
I know, we'll call it the Jenga Mk1

Confusious
25th Jan 2023, 11:29
Designed specifically for French 'pistes', yes it's a giant sleigh.

622
25th Jan 2023, 11:32
Right, thats fixed the 'excessive wheel noise when landing' gripe!

cynicalint
25th Jan 2023, 14:28
I built it with bits from that broken shed behind me...

cynicalint
25th Jan 2023, 14:32
Before I try to fly it, are you sure you haven't built it upside down?

132bod
25th Jan 2023, 14:32
How the hell did no-one notice the assembly drawing got turned upside down half-way through the build?

cynicalint
25th Jan 2023, 14:42
Lateral CofG is fine, but every time I get airborne the aircraft inverts itself

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 18:05
...and if you run out of bombs to drop on the Germans, there's a supply of Mrs Kiltrash's Rock Cakes...and very nice cakes they are indeed.

treadigraph
25th Jan 2023, 18:11
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treadigraph
25th Jan 2023, 18:22
I'm going to ask Tremayne Gascoyne what it is; it can't be an aeroplane even though it does have a propellor...

Dan Gerous
25th Jan 2023, 18:26
BAe don't design washing machines, but if they did...

Confusious
25th Jan 2023, 18:30
And here we have someone who is backward in coming forward.

treadigraph
25th Jan 2023, 18:39
Even Heath Robinson was nonplussed...

Wensleydale
25th Jan 2023, 18:41
Tommy Sopwith accidentally invents the jet ski.

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 20:10
Write it up... Altimeter giving wrong reading ...

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 20:11
Well I used to design sailing boats...that's why there's a Jib out in front

Kiltrash
25th Jan 2023, 20:13
Photography proof shows why the Captain always sits on the left... obvious init.. that's where the steps are...

Chu Chu
25th Jan 2023, 21:48
So was the Dutchman impressed?

Hard to say. He just kept staring at the space between the wings.

Ascend Charlie
26th Jan 2023, 01:10
"Brakes - not fitted,
Undercarriage - stolen from a pram,
Mixture - not adjustable,
Fuel - paraffin oil, full tank,
Flaps - not fitted,
Pressures.......pressures....
Ahhh poop, I forgot to start the engine."

treadigraph
26th Jan 2023, 02:32
I hear you shot down von Richthofen?

Well not exactly... he was laughing so hard that he crashed!

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 05:52
Ah Mr Boeing ....solved the engine ground clearance then

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 05:58
...and that's why the designer should always make the first flight ....

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 05:59
The Daily Mail £10000 prize for a successful first flight between London and Paris looks like it is safe for another year .....

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 06:05
So it can't carry passengers, it can't carry freight, it can't carry weapons, it can't carry a radio....so what's the point Mr designer??
Well it does supply a comic feel good factor ..

fdr
26th Jan 2023, 06:45
Miss Stinson's next aircraft, the flying washing machine


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1440x755/fnpvlfdbrnc4hpdg2qxetkej7a_2ebcf69537550d58448e13dda35049312 9a8c131.jpg

:...and this years model does include the kitchen sink..."

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 07:41
President Zelenskky survey the Ariel Fighting Machine ...freshly delivered from RAF Hendon...
However due to error in translation he wanted Hanger 4 not Hanger 1...you know No 4 the one with the Harrier, Tornado, Phantom, Buccaneer. However he drew the line with the Jaguar..

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 08:59
We named it the Wren after the chaps that are coming to fit the downstairs Kitchen.

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 09:02
How else do you expect me to fly it with Stilts on?

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 09:03
Don't worry Flying Officer Bader, we will replace your temporary wooden legs with metal ones just as soon as they are finished.

sealo0
26th Jan 2023, 09:19
And we call this one “Daddy long legs”

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 09:22
In Aviation there is nothing new...all we have to fit is the downstairs toilet

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 09:26
Ailerons?? Is that what we had left over in the shed ?...bring them over, donno what they do but I'm sure we can find somewhere for them

treadigraph
26th Jan 2023, 09:58
In Aviation there is nothing new...all we have to fit is the downstairs toilet

Is it the Wetherspoon Mk1 or Mk2?

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 10:35
So we reduce the undercarriage legs, trim the prop and add another 7 engines...these solved at a stroke the Pilots veritgo.

Confusious
26th Jan 2023, 11:35
"I think she needs more dope"

"Sorry, it's only a one seater"

Wensleydale
26th Jan 2023, 11:39
PULL!!!

Buster Hyman
26th Jan 2023, 11:58
"Got stuck on the wing again...what if we just make it an ejection 'seat', & leave the cockpit ejections to the F111?"

andytug
26th Jan 2023, 13:56
"We fitted all the parts, sir, just not necessarily in the right order...."


(with apologies to Eric Morecambe :) )

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 14:05
Why are you sitting on the Roof?, this isn't a bloody Indian bus you know.

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 14:06
Ground floor: perfumery
Stationery and leather goods
Wigs and haberdashery
Kitchenware and food
Going up

First floor: telephones
Gents' ready-made suits
Shirts, socks, ties, hats
Underwear and shoes
Going up

Confusious
26th Jan 2023, 14:10
Welcome to 'Pegasus' who was developed from a rocking horse.

sealo0
26th Jan 2023, 14:13
Good morning travelers today we are loading by seat number: seat A1, please. At the gate please show your boarding pass and Pilots License.

sealo0
26th Jan 2023, 14:16
Start of the new Wing Walking company did not go well.

kar42
26th Jan 2023, 15:13
I know its a Scout but why did we let the Wolf Cubs build it?

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 16:02
I can't see a bloody thing out front, how the hell do you expect me to fly this thing..

Don't worry Sir, it'll never get airborne.

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 16:04
Well it was supposed to be more compact ,but who knew, wood grows..

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 16:05
Phew that's better, the smell of piss on the wheels was most off putting.

Confusious
26th Jan 2023, 16:07
"Oh, it's stealth alright, we got the idea from a Trojan Horse"

NutLoose
26th Jan 2023, 16:08
You are going to have to come up with something better, no one can see my watch from up here.

fitliker
26th Jan 2023, 16:19
The Scout , got its name from the one and a half man tent in the survival kit

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 16:24
Opening day at Southsea Fairground and the latest White Knuckle Ride gets ready for a proving flight.

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 16:25
Nope, still can't get a mobile phone signal. ..have to get higher..

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 16:27
At Dover the early Radar trials struggle to identify the attacking aircraft height....

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 16:28
At Farnborough the AAIB reconstruction still did not give any clues as to how the accident happened..

Confusious
26th Jan 2023, 16:30
"First flight of the day checks complete, but why do I need a fire axe?"

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 16:30
Perhaps Great West Aerodrome did have the Airbridge set too high.

Confusious
26th Jan 2023, 16:33
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1440x755/fnpvlfdbrnc4hpdg2qxetkej7a_2ebcf69537550d58448e13dda35049312 9a8c131_29558c49c78a267963a85ff1b3b0fc42c8fa90f2.jpg

Kiltrash
26th Jan 2023, 18:20
Owing to continuing engine problems at Valley, the training squadrons are only too greatfull for any available aircraft...

Self loading bear
26th Jan 2023, 18:27
The AD Scout was considerably ahead of its time and designed with a lot of foresight.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1440x755/e2ee5030_4270_445c_badb_21457943eabf_a2fbb62441412c6ddea7704 d7b0b3801969260a9.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x780/1de4693e_8290_41e0_85d2_9426df1004d8_752513818f0e3476a003dd8 45d9e592800bb5aa5.jpeg

ShyTorque
26th Jan 2023, 20:35
After the last effort, Bloggs decided he’d design one where he could sit further from the scene of the impending accident.

Confusious
26th Jan 2023, 21:26
"Get me a swinger to sort me out from the rear."

cavuman1
26th Jan 2023, 21:37
"Ve add one more wing und ze plane vill be perfect!", exclaimed Baron von Richthofen.

- Ed

Chu Chu
26th Jan 2023, 21:54
In hindsight, we should have specified a range of 50 miles out of ground effect, not 50 miles at 30 feet or higher.

Buster Hyman
27th Jan 2023, 10:28
All the people down there look like Ants!

MPN11
27th Jan 2023, 10:35
Decision time before the weekend. What do I like?

Nutloose … A Scout built by Cubs.
Nutloose …. And by clever design we have incorporated into it your coffin with built in hand holes for the pallbearers.
Wensleydale … The Longhorn and the Shorthorn are closely followed by the Tallhorn.
cavuman1 …Now that I've landed upright, how in the Hell do I get outta this thing?" said a fuming Hoskins.

Runner-Up
Hydromet … If it looks good, it'll fly good.

But the CST has to go to the predictable but funny ...

treadigraph …Being late on the round out in this contraption will be interesting" mused Hoskins....

Take it away Tredders ... and burn this bit of evidence of British Aviation history!!

treadigraph
27th Jan 2023, 12:03
Cheers MPN11!

Happened across this one, let's see what it inspires over the weekend; will judge after I've enjoyed my dinner on Sunday night.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1000x731/islsdvi8stm11_bb70cc200f9a81c75b51f249edf7e4bee92b44f9.png

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 12:08
With a dinner plate this big we can feed the entire corps

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 12:09
What's that behind us?? The crash crew and ambulance of course

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 12:11
One way to get through the enemy minefield. But the supporting trucks may still have a problem

Buster Hyman
27th Jan 2023, 12:14
Whoa! Take it easy. That's a School zone speed hump!

NutLoose
27th Jan 2023, 12:15
Look when you get to fly it you can wear the cool shades, okay?

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 12:15
Where we're going Marty we don't need no road

Buster Hyman
27th Jan 2023, 12:15
Hank! Should we warn the guys behind that I'm about to puke into the fan?

Buster Hyman
27th Jan 2023, 12:16
HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU? Let me set the brakes before you fire the Bazooka!

Buster Hyman
27th Jan 2023, 12:17
I love the smell of Napalm in the...oh, sod it!

Buster Hyman
27th Jan 2023, 12:17
Are we the only soldiers with Wings now?

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 13:28
Mr Flymo over Engineers the leaf blower

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 13:29
Ah Mr Farley did say it was a lot less bovver in a hovver

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 13:30
That's cool dude...yes I got a spare Pegasus engine and thought what could I do with it..

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 13:31
Mrs Hoskins did ask, could we pop over later and blow dry her smalls...on the line..

cynicalint
27th Jan 2023, 14:39
Having realised an exploding tank hull was responsible for most airborne turrets, the Russians did away with the hull

Chu Chu
27th Jan 2023, 14:52
I told you they’d chase anything with a skirt. Head for that bog over there.

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 15:25
As we're both Captains can we both claim the PIC supplement??...

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 15:26
Mogwi is glad they sent a couple of two seaters to the Falklands ...

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 15:28
I spy with my little eye something beginning with A..
Ant...
Your goI spy with my little eye something beginning with P
Pothole .
damm this games to childish for us..
Are we nearly there yet??

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 15:31
In Normandy the Bocage were not a problem for the advancing troops...

Kiltrash
27th Jan 2023, 15:31
Well this is something Zelenskky did not as for...wonder why not 😊