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Old 19th Aug 2012, 04:04
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I commend you for reading the Tactical Convoy Handbook Bloggs, but I think you've over thought the Floating rally point a little...
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Old 19th Aug 2012, 12:34
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The over loading of the new light patrol craft prototype lead to innovative efforts to meet the shallow draft requirement.
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Old 20th Aug 2012, 16:05
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Master Bates - I do understand and we're all worried about rising sea levels, but we do not need a cunning plan. It's a ship, see?
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Old 21st Aug 2012, 10:31
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Judging Tomorrow - PM!
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Old 21st Aug 2012, 13:17
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It's a fine concept, but you'll never get it past those w***ers in the MAA.
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Old 21st Aug 2012, 13:33
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Defence manufacturer accused of over-engineering balloon tether.
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Old 21st Aug 2012, 16:00
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The SBS boats weren't totally sure but they thought they were being followed.
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Old 21st Aug 2012, 18:37
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WHOAA!!! So who's the bright spark who decided to use helium in those salvage balloons?!

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Old 21st Aug 2012, 20:06
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"It's the CAA on the phone - they've just said there's absolutely no need to NOTAM a flying boat".
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Old 21st Aug 2012, 21:01
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This is the Captain of the SS Reddit speaking. You can put down your guns.

The fishing exclusion zone states: "No ship shall enter the water within 20 miles of the coast of your island".

I think you'll find we're compliant...
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Old 22nd Aug 2012, 00:55
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Originally Posted by Lafyar Cokov
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Fair warning if my overpriced and under-performing entry does not win I will make like a proper defence contractor when their wishes are thwarted.

The endless pouting and whinging isn't going to be pretty

Don't make me go there !

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Old 22nd Aug 2012, 14:13
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You must work for L3 MAS then!!!

CWD
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Old 22nd Aug 2012, 17:13
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Yes Mr Assange
We guarantee to get out out the Embassy and all the way to Equador with out touching UK soil or territorial waters
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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 08:16
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Cokov's watch went up with his ship.
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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 09:06
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OK Ok - enough already - I'm just a bit late!!!

3rd - Buster with: I commend you for reading the Tactical Convoy Handbook Bloggs, but I think you've over thought the Floating rally point a little...

2nd - Buster with: The crew of the HMS Nottingham need never fear Australian shores again!


and the winner is............

toptobottom with This is the Captain of the SS Reddit speaking. You can put down your guns.

The fishing exclusion zone states: "No ship shall enter the water within 20 miles of the coast of your island".

I think you'll find we're compliant...


He he he!!
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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 09:31
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Many thanks LC; an excellent decision if I may say so

Let's try this one - judging when it runs out of steam...


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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 09:37
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3rd - Buster with:
2nd - Buster with:
Cop that Nutty!!!

*ahem*

"...And with the handy Whirlygig Valet Service, you need never worry about carrying that cumbersome suitcase again! Now, lets talk about the ejector seat..."
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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 09:55
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‘Not appreciating the effect the over-weight suitcase would have on the C of G, the Sikorsky Test Engineer soon got an unexpected extra short haircut.’
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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 11:18
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Virgin's new regional flights weren't popular with the baggage handlers
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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 11:43
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"Will that be all today Sir, do you have a Clubcard"?

Or

Tesco's new delivery service had trouble taking off, especially with larger orders.
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