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Old 1st Jan 2018, 11:26
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Early NAVWASS trials prove the concept.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 11:30
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BAe respond to the MOD's requirement for a wing mountable self contained mini gun weapons system.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 12:35
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Too close for missiles, switching to...er...a gun!
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Reinstating the role and rank of Air Gunner was easy, finding somewhere to put one was more problematic.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 13:11
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No Cow Lick for Bloggs....but boy did his Lashes flicker!
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No, I said I wanted another drop tank, not drop Yank!
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 13:22
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"It's cissy stuff, anyway - he's strapped in, for Pete's sake !"
 
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This wasn't what Goose had in mind when he asked for a strap on...
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It was a long shot but this was Lockheeds last attempt at an A-10 replacement.
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Old 1st Jan 2018, 13:26
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"Now I've got my nav where I want him - where's the bomb release switch ?"

(Only Joking - he's bigger than I am)
 
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Hoskins couldn't shake off the hang-up, no matter what he tried !"
 
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It gives a completely new meaning for the word "Browning"
Still, mil issue underwear should survive.
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"Mr President, Sir, it's important that you understand that the Air Force has more capabilities than dropping bombs. Now, this practical demonstration, sponsored by the NRA....."
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A lucky escape after a mid-air with a wing suit flyer - but boy, was he piŁŁed off about it!
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How did he get there without a hi-visibility vest?
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BAe in conjunction with Polaroid cure the age old problem of the colour patternation on the windscreen when wearing polaroid's.
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Self Loading Ordinance was a terrific cost cutting example that Trump was looking for.
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Old 2nd Jan 2018, 07:56
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Even better, if he opens his mouth, he dispenses chaff! It's not pretty though.
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Old 2nd Jan 2018, 11:44
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Heath-Robinson's novel idea for mosquito eradication proved slightly less cost effective than a can of Raid.

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