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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 08:57
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Apologies for my lateness in judging ... I was domestically distracted yestereve!
FYI, the photo was taken inside Fort Ward, Alexandria, Virginia. https://www.alexandriava.gov/FortWard
And to my amazement, the gentleman on the right had visited Jersey a couple of times during his tour of duty in Europe!

An interesting range of options presented themselves, and I particularly liked:
Originally Posted by Danny42C
"Smile for the dicky-bird !"
Originally Posted by NutLoose
"It came in the post Sir, apparently we now all qualify for the Long Sevice and Good Conduct Gong"
However, on this occasion I shall convey the well-travelled Coffman Starter Trophy to

Originally Posted by Big Pistons Forever
"See, there is an app for that."
Over to you BPF
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 15:00
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Thank you for the great honour. It was particularly satisfying to kick Nutty to the curb..........errr I mean to best such able contestants. Just about to leave for work so I will post a picture when I get back home later today.

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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 15:38
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 16:19
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MPN11 - Many thanks - have a safe and enjoyable trip
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 17:27
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Originally Posted by Wander00
MPN11 - Many thanks - have a safe and enjoyable trip
Cheers! Phoenix, AZ, seems settled to the 40°c/104°F range, which is deemed very agreeable in this household. VMMV
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 19:15
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Looks like we have a couple of hours to kill waiting for the next picture so playing 'Caption with no picture' ramblings I offer

F35b's arrive at RAF Marham and nobody notices
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 19:22
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SofS Def makes statement that nobody understands or believes?
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 19:24
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Five F35’s become 4, and then 2 divert to Prestwick ... short of fuel?
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 21:07
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RAF fly past expanded to 100 aircraft, tanker fleet on standby to refuel the 20 aircraft to enable the five circuits of London.
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 21:09
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Buster wins the man you would most like to sleep with contest.
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 21:10
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Buster realises he has entered a gay contest.
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 22:14
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"I moved the aircraft's controls correctly. Just not in the right order."
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 22:17
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F-35Bs arrive at RAF Marham. F-35As arrive at HMS Queen Elizabeth.

The subsequent accident investigation discovers that responsibility for delivery had been outsourced (reasonably enough) to the Department for Transport, who had further outsourced it to Thameslink.
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 22:17
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 22:35
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"With all this on board, it needs a bit more oomph than the manufacturer provided. So that's why I've put on a three-blade prop. 50% more power."
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 23:20
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...whatever floats your boat.
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 23:21
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you idiot Hoskins. I told you to disarm the door before you opened it!
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 23:22
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We've got plenty of time before the Tide comes back in.
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 23:23
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So...how's the new Load Controller going?
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 23:42
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No, I thought YOU said you'd packed the kitchen sink!
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