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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:34
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So you say that deploying the undercarriage causes an uncommanded yaw to the right? Let me see if something is loose back here.
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:36
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That's not the rudder, you dolt!
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:37
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:40
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I think you should re-do your W&B, dear. Your tail looks a bit too heavy.....
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:42
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"Well, I'll see if I can get further than the frisbee this time !"

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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:49
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"Clear prop!!"
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:55
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Typical, first flight and a wheel insists on coming for a spin
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 20:59
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Alright, full afterburner on!
Oh dear...!!
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 22:05
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Call the ball.
I'm having difficulty locating one...
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Old 23rd Nov 2016, 23:14
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Having landed safely, the paratroops catch the components of their bicycles, assemble them and nimbly speed off to assault the enemy.
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 00:03
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Sod this I think I you should stick to Opera singing.
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 00:18
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And when I get this baby up to 88....never mind
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 07:07
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"What you mean, you've got a bit too much dihedral?"

"My name's Jemima Hoskins and I'm quite slim. I'm just big-boned."
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 07:30
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Ever wondered how 16 Sqn got its nickname of "The Saints"?
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 07:43
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"Caught it, don't kick the tyres so hard next time, and be careful with those matches"
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 08:02
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Are you sure you want me to light this?
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 08:39
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The Sopwith 18-Strutter was the precursor of more successful designs.
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 08:42
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Whilst the wings were entirely the work of Frau Lilianne, she had
collaborated with Herr Otto (left of picture) on the empennage.
In future years, it would come to be known as the Otto-Lilianne Tail.


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Old 24th Nov 2016, 08:44
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"Broadsword calling Danny Boy.......Broadsword calling Danny Boy......."
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 08:45
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