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Old 1st Aug 2017, 10:37
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Wingless Wonder ?
 
Old 1st Aug 2017, 10:54
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"This is more fun than a narrow-boat!"
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Old 1st Aug 2017, 12:05
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All this just because the MOD is too mean to buy a hairdryer!
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Old 1st Aug 2017, 14:43
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After the first engine run where the massive torque caused the aircraft to roll knocking off wings and tail it was necessary to carry hold down crew.
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With 2 chaps on each running-board, Sopwith's latest concoction became known as the 2-plus-2-Strutter.
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Ralph Reader admits the inspiration for his Gang Show hit came from the RAF's 'Riding along on the root of a wing'
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 01:44
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It was quickly realised that a crew rest area was needed on board.
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 12:32
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"C'ést magnifique - mais ce n'ést pas un avion !"
 
Old 2nd Aug 2017, 12:34
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Biggles had this strange feeling that something was lacking !
 
Old 2nd Aug 2017, 12:39
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"Hoskins, don't you think that it would've been a good idea to remove the picketing ropes before calling 'Chocks away' ?"
 
Old 2nd Aug 2017, 12:43
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"It's the new swing wing version, but the hinge pins weren't up to the job !"
 
Old 2nd Aug 2017, 12:46
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"Didn't you notice anything unusual on your walk-round, Hoskins ?"
 
Old 2nd Aug 2017, 13:20
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Judging tomorrow night. I have in mind a winner, let's see if it can be topped twixt now and then.
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 13:55
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Well, we won't save as many this time Sully!
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 18:50
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The Wrong brothers?
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 18:53
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"Chaps, I've had a spiffing idea ... forget the wings, stand it on it's tail and just go straight up!"
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 18:57
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"Brilliant talk down MPN, why you could even talk us through the eye of a needle."
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 18:58
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Alan Pollock taxies in after a successful attempt to fly under one of the arches of London Bridge.
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Old 2nd Aug 2017, 22:44
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Came in without a wing and a prayer
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Old 3rd Aug 2017, 00:42
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Didn't you notice the pedestrian crossing back there?
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