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Old 6th May 2010, 15:31
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I hate to laugh at your misfortune but -


BWAHH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

I am sooo impressed with the state of the RAF now, it confirms my decision to get out when I did.

I think the rot had set in when Joe SWO and I had a discussion about cycling and how a beret was a good enough cycle helmet - I disagreed and we had several run ins

Still never mind eh - it's nice to see common sense is still in a good supply. It is stuck in supply main warehouse, never been issued.
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Old 6th May 2010, 16:00
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So, the RAF's largest airfield isn't large enough to find a few car parking slots? I just love the irony.

Now, in the good old days when CGB was a spotty plt off, we had an MT shuttle.
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Old 6th May 2010, 16:48
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Originally Posted by Mr C Hinecap
Given there is now JPA, there is even less need to bimble over to SHQ.
knit picker

Ok, to the Mess for a committee meeting, secondary duties, clothing stores, etc etc.

For my part I used to avoid SHQ and then it was only half a mile away.
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Old 6th May 2010, 16:48
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Quote: Always nice to see the 'can do' spirit shining through

A ‘can do attitude’ is what we are all about and should be applauded. However, the danger comes if that attitude has to become the norm to cover shortfalls or planning oversights. The issues become masked and when they do become an problem it is too late or too expensive to address them.
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Old 6th May 2010, 17:56
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Possible 'thread-drift'... ??

...but still kinda connected: heard the one about UPS buying Lyneham?
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Old 6th May 2010, 18:16
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Not to mention the lack of a second runway........ Eggs/basket, etc.
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Old 6th May 2010, 18:29
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Photoplanet, you may well be proven to be correct in the near future methinks......
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Old 6th May 2010, 18:47
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Or about an hour ago in fact.
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Old 6th May 2010, 18:59
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Come on Farfrom, spill the beans Then get back to work.
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Old 6th May 2010, 19:01
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Photos doing the rounds on the enthusiast forums of a C130 landing with the gear up may explain it.........
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Old 6th May 2010, 19:03
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About 1815, by my watch, when the 'value' of Lyneham suddenly increased rather a lot.. !
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Old 6th May 2010, 19:16
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Photo - link

FighterControl • Home to the Military Aviation Enthusiast • View topic - Brize black - C130 wheels-up.
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Old 6th May 2010, 19:31
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I'ld estimate a fleet of 12 buses to keep a 24 hour Clockwise and Anti-clockwise every 10 mins service...(Tickets! Please)

Oh! I don't think the RAF have any of them any more, either?

...and if they did? - can you imagine getting on board with some spares to send to another sqn/hangar?
"Laidees an' Jentss - Kendlee moov dahn the bass pleees - Hoi can't get this bleeedin' Propelhorr throoh the doah"
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Old 6th May 2010, 19:33
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It's okay - we've loads of C130s!

Glad to hear crew okay - that's the main thing
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Old 6th May 2010, 19:50
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That's a fantastic site RAF SARGE,thanks for pointing me in that direction mate.
What's the "& bull" bit mean ?
It looks like these guys know more than us

B.E.
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Old 6th May 2010, 20:00
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The bull stuff must be PPrune related, something to do with how they transfer links.

As for Fighter Control, seems a good site. Quite knowledgeable and friendly.

Sorry Mods for plugging them, but thought the link was certainly topical.
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Old 6th May 2010, 20:32
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Damn, I was not expecting this.

Will the orifice'r that thought up this truly wonderful idea kindly step forward to have the scrambled egg removed from hat and added to face.

I can see the CATARA (or whatever it is called today) having a big team "FACEPALM" session on the morrow.

Still crew ok - thats main thing, trukky is robust, jack it and drop wheelys send to paint shop and bribe dopers: Jobzagudun
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Old 6th May 2010, 21:06
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How in **** could any Albert Crew land an a/c wheels up? Unless it was an u/c problem complicated by lack of fuel?

Christ Albert has THREE modes of getting his wheels down!

"Loadie, start winding. Nav, get down the back and help the Loadie!"
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Old 6th May 2010, 21:13
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We shall have to sit, wait and see, rather than talk 10 pages of b0llocks and speculation on here.
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Originally Posted by ExAscoteer
How in **** could any Albert Crew land an a/c wheels up? Unless it was an u/c problem complicated by lack of fuel?

Christ Albert has THREE modes of getting his wheels down!

"Loadie, start winding. Nav, get down the back and help the Loadie!"
Silly billy
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