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Old 28th May 2017, 12:47
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Ok chaps, lesson for us all, we have to monitor contracted out maintenance properly in future! What would happen if we let this sort of thing happen again to say, the ATC gliders?"
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Old 28th May 2017, 13:03
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On a wing and a prayer? That hotel clerk is always exaggerating.
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Old 28th May 2017, 13:04
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Skip, the war will be long over before Part works have sent all the bits.
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Old 28th May 2017, 13:04
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I don't know, what shall we call it? Stealth?
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Old 28th May 2017, 13:07
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Add another couple of engines and upgrade it to a Liverpool.

No, better not, someone only nick the wheels.
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Old 28th May 2017, 13:31
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"Have you written the disaster recovery plan and the business continuity plan?"
"I thought you'd done it."
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Old 28th May 2017, 15:09
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So this is the fog of war then?
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Old 28th May 2017, 15:10
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I'm sure we parked here amongst the trees...
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Old 28th May 2017, 16:02
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The flak over the Ruhr was heavier than I thought!
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Old 29th May 2017, 05:58
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See here Old Fella....you have been selected for Guardian Angel Duty with a fledgling young pilot.
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Old 29th May 2017, 06:44
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I don't care how long it takes Carruthers, I simply will not take on the Hun until after we've found what's rattling!
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Old 29th May 2017, 10:53
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"I agree it's not got wheels or floats, but.... do you actually know what skis look like?"
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Old 29th May 2017, 11:07
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THIS IS NOT A CAPTION
Following brokenlink (#42908),

..."Ok chaps, lesson for us all, we have to monitor contracted out maintenance properly in future! What would happen if we let this sort of thing happen again to say, the BA Computer Systems ?"...
 
Old 29th May 2017, 11:43
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So you're telling me that bits come every week taped to the cover of a magazine? Wow! Just hope the war isn't over before you finish it.
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Old 29th May 2017, 12:31
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Bomber Command's first full motion simulator is unveiled - shortly before the whole shebang disappeared after the bomb aimer said "bombs gone"
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Old 29th May 2017, 13:29
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Louis...I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
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Old 29th May 2017, 14:54
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"Not a problem sir, just need twenty strapping lads to pick it up and run in the direction of Berlin......"
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Old 29th May 2017, 15:01
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Gibson. What did I say about getting too low when you drop the bomb?
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Old 29th May 2017, 16:34
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"Looks fu**ed to me Chief, any tips?"
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Old 29th May 2017, 18:00
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If you reduce aircraft weight then you can carry a heavier bomb/fuel load!
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