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Old 1st Jan 2018, 00:09
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I spit Tea when I read of the Lightning Pilot seeing a Tractor Driver thrown free just before his Tractor impacted the ground.

Now that was funny....I don't care who you are!
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 04:58
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If this hasn't already been used...
Thanks Nutty for the opportunity...

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Old 1st Jan 2018, 05:03
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This was not what Bloggs had in mind when he volunteered to be the skipper's wing man.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 05:09
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He'll never get a good sight picture with his arm so low !
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 07:12
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The Op Order definitely specified the use of Maverick...
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 07:41
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...at least it out performs the weapons load of a Jaguar!
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 07:42
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Annual CCS training gets tougher!
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 07:56
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"Sir, when I volunteered to be on point, I didn't realise you meant hard point....."
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 08:11
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Dave was determined to put a stop to a spate mysterious drop tank thefts.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 08:13
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"So Bloggs, what makes you think our supplier may have cut corners on the spec for the weapon targeting pod?"
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 08:53
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OK Hawkeye, you been low flying over the Camp ranges again?
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 08:55
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Well shortly after I felt a bump, I saw this red cape floating down
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 08:56
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Goose's mates thought of a fitting send off for Maverick
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 09:23
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Early trials identified an asymmetric drag problem.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 09:43
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Dead Eye Dick was bound to live up to his name with his latest idea.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 10:14
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Great photo, RT.

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HUD; proof against electronic counter measures, immune to flares, and with a 180 degree field of fire.

What could possibly go wrong?
Last edited by Penny Washers; 3rd Jan 2018 at 08:48.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 10:24
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Well since he refused to transfer in a Hercules this was the only option!
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 10:46
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Activation of the new electro magnetic release system had unexpected compatibility consequences with the new lightweight steel body armour.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 11:14
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Scroggins found that far from jettisoning his external load, the explosive rod in the pylon simply put a smile upon it's face.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 11:18
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A very miffed Nav was about to extract some revenge if the Pilot would quit standing still!
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