Caption competition

[Buster Hyman]

The new RAF...just a chip off the ol' block!

[TheWizard]

The UK's latest U A V (undercoat and varnish) takes shape.

or

It appears that Biggles DID have a chip on his shoulder

[Runaway Gun]

Pilot Officer Pinocchio could handle the flying, it was the Tall Storytelling in the bar on Friday nights that he failed at.

[Tashengurt]

The Canadian F-35 was definately a lower spec.

[dc1968]

Ronseal Aerospace preparing for Farnborough 2011.

[Fox3WheresMyBanana]

"I don't care how f#cking stealthy it is, or that the spares 'grow on trees'; we've no pilots to fly it"
"..wooden' it be ideal for those guys we've just 'chopped'?"

I'll get my coat... this is what comes of living in lumberjackland.

[Rather be Gardening]

Badly carved, ugly and it would take up far too much space in the living room, Reg realised he had found another perfect birthday present for his wife.

[Buster Hyman]

Okay, I'll stop you right there. I said I wanted a plane that would Vanish from Radar...not Varnish!!!

[Runaway Gun]

I'm pining to see if this plane has better lumbar support than my previous crate.

[Mend em]

Wooden fuse, wooden wings, wooden engine, wooden fly

(Read it out loud - the old ones are the best)

Sorry Grabbers just read your entry - please take this as a sincere form of flattery

[Mend em]

Or,

The juggler with chain saw and model aircraft laid on to entertain the long queue for the only portaloo at RIAT was greatly appreciated.

[ix_touring]

The party faithful turn out in force (via the porta loo) to witness the unveiling of UK-IP's latest election secret weapon.

iX

[green granite]

My next tour is flying a desk, he's making it now.

[dc1968]

Yes I know I told you that I wanted a new 'Float Plane' but really...?

[622]

Dr Who - also subject to budget cuts in the TARDIS spend, arrives just in time to judge the wood carving contest.

[glum]

The Royal Flying core twig that they need their own motto, and branch out into a new chapter of aviation history.

[SASless]

The whittling down of the RAF Order of Battle reached new lows when the decision was made to let the chips lay where they fell!

[ACW599]

"Minister, may I recommend another look at the UOR paperwork before you commit yourself?"

or:

"Minister, are you sure you were referring to Dabinett and not Cabinet?"

[Buster Hyman]

RAF Squadron creates its own splinter group.

[main gear touchdown]

Sourced from sustainable forests, the new Ecofighter Typhoon helped presenting the image of a modern and "green" RAF. It also increased reports of damage by friendly fire...