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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 00:43
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Ah, no, you misunderstand me. I didn't mean nine Islanders, I meant nine aircraft in total after this incumbent has finshed denuding our armed forces.
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 11:59
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There's a rather nice photo of one of the new Defenders at:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...MG_7504web.jpg
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 12:40
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Do not knock the islander till you have flown the Trislander

(its a heep of sh$$)
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I did squelch my initial impulse to add "why do they sell hot dogs packets of 10 and the buns in packets of 8?"

It all looks like a simple way of getting around the problem of flying a UAV in controlled airspace.

And you have to admit that the Trislander was ingenious. Much easier than a conventional trimotor.
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 16:57
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But the Emerald Toilet is now just another part of the UK, surely.
Dare you to go for a run down the Falls Rd in your Sqn T Shirt and UJ running shorts or ask for 'Forces Discount' in Armagh?
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 17:30
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Thanks for the tips on etiquette in the land of Guinness, WG13.

I'd been all set to wear a Parachute Regiment T-shirt while strolling down the Falls, and had thought that the discount to ask for was an SAS one if you are in South Armagh.....
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 20:03
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I think you will find the South is 'land of Guinness'. Wouldnt expect you to know that though. If you think they are all 'friends' in the North now, think again.
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 20:26
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WG13

Sorry squire. Thought for a moment you were engaging in 'banter'. I had not for one moment thought that you would have taken my comment "But the Emerald Toilet is now just another part of the UK, surely." seriously. I should have put [heavy sarcasm]But the Emerald Toilet is now just another part of the UK, surely[/heavy sarcasm] perhaps?

Do lighten up, chum.
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 20:45
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Jacko perhaps you should try the aviation forum on ARRSE?
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Old 22nd Aug 2006, 21:11
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What and miss out on WG13 Dummy's rapier like misunderstanding?
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Old 23rd Aug 2006, 00:21
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Oh, I'm sure you'll find me skulking around on there too, Jack.
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Old 23rd Aug 2006, 08:46
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And I thought the AAC islander was only there so those AAC chappies could pop back to Scotland for the weekend to see their girlfriends!!!
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Old 23rd Aug 2006, 09:00
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That would be welcome. It seems to be rolling tumbleweeds (and Mighty Gem) at the mo.....
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Old 23rd Aug 2006, 12:28
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JN, WG13 et al:

Must say I'm not terribly happy with all this "Emerald Toilet" craic. We may have had one or two issues in the recent past, but mostly we can talk things over these days over a nice pint of Guinness (real Guinness, not tourist Guinness, aka Extra Cold).

Having said that, although you could walk quite happily down the Falls these days (if you can get past all the American tourists on their guided tours of the gable wall "Murials" (sic)), I would leave that sqn memorabilia at home......

Anyway, did somebody mention the mighty grey bomber somewhere in this thread?

Drink! ****! Erse! Girls! etc
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Old 23rd Aug 2006, 18:22
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Tell us tales of said grey bomber, Father Jack.
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Old 23rd Aug 2006, 19:05
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Originally Posted by trilander
Do not knock the islander till you have flown the Trislander
(its a heep of sh$$)
Is that why they added a third engine, advanced planning for emergencies?
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Old 23rd Aug 2006, 23:39
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the lack of single engine climb ability worries me on a daily basis.
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Old 24th Aug 2006, 03:50
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Why do Brits walk on the Pavement, but the septics drive on them.
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Why do public schoolboys go to private schools?

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