Samsonite suitcases banned!
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In the tent..
Darkside2...made me giggle...
Yes you are right, I wasn't part of the childish 'team' who lived at the end of the corridor...thank god!
But, yes, we did our bit to ensure that the Darkside(sic) could play at being important.
As for defending your leader, well that is your own perogative.
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Yes you are right, I wasn't part of the childish 'team' who lived at the end of the corridor...thank god!
But, yes, we did our bit to ensure that the Darkside(sic) could play at being important.
As for defending your leader, well that is your own perogative.
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DS2, I was out there when XV298 happened and I was handed the original documents that set out the case for foam which wasn't acted on in 2002. In short, I stand by my comments, probably best to leave it there and get back to suitcases.
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Regards,
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Cue lots of people telling us they joined the RAF to fly Hercs.
......? However, you could occasionally get half a cup of coffee while at low-level - which always brightened things up!
Has anyone noticed the ads on this site (if not logged on)? There's one for
"80% OFF Samsonites"..........!
I always wanted to fly Hercs because of the excellent quality of food, the in-flight rest facilities and the attractive flight attendants.. ......?
I left the fun world of Ascot to enjoy the excellent quality of food, the in-flight rest facilities and the attractive flight attendants provided by my new employers
.. . . and my kermit green Samsonite, which knew it's own way to Changi, was relegated to the attic and replaced with a smart black version more in keeping with my new image.
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I still have a Samsonite suit carrier bought in the USA in mid-77. The original [plastic 
] hangers are long gone but a snazzy little accessory which allows proper hangers to be used has proved invaluable.
So drifting away from the original post just slightly ... oldest piece of Samsonite luggage still in current use?
] hangers are long gone but a snazzy little accessory which allows proper hangers to be used has proved invaluable.So drifting away from the original post just slightly ... oldest piece of Samsonite luggage still in current use?
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oldest piece of Samsonite luggage still in current use?
At least it will get to remain in tiptop condition now that I'm not allowed to use it.........
Champagne anyone...?
May I suggest a stockpiling of now unused suitcases in both Gander and Aktotiri such that once one has escaped the Lyneham Electromagnet with all your clothes stuffed in a jolly smart issue black bag, one can transfer everything to a far more practical suitcase at the first nightstop?
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What a cracking thread! Ban Samsonite? Who does the banning? A Blunty?? Nope. Aircrew PBTA (Promoted Beyond Their Abilites). That's what! Cracker.
My Samsonite(s) were bought in the PX at Cold Lake during a Maple Flag. I've still got 'em even though one of them was in the back of my car when my (ex) wife managed to incinerate the car. The suitcase survived - albeit with some black patches.
My Samsonite(s) were bought in the PX at Cold Lake during a Maple Flag. I've still got 'em even though one of them was in the back of my car when my (ex) wife managed to incinerate the car. The suitcase survived - albeit with some black patches.
Of course, in the Good Old Days ('back in the day' in the current vernacular), the issuer of this ridiculous edict would very soon find himself on the mailing list for all Samsonite product literature.....
Are these 'jolly smart' issue black Gladstone Bags actually waterproof, let alone mover-proof?
Are these 'jolly smart' issue black Gladstone Bags actually waterproof, let alone mover-proof?
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Are these 'jolly smart' issue black Gladstone Bags actually waterproof, let alone mover-proof?
Whatever . . .
Sitting here on my couch, it still sounds like a ridiculous idea, however, it might be different when viewed from the office at the top of the stairs (unless he's moved of course). Who knows?
Good to see that those promoted to their level of incompetence when under pressure find comfort in concentrating on trivia.
How about one of you fat albert boys approaching Samsonite to see if they make a special edition hard suitcase for C130 crews (a bit like leather flying jackets for FJ poseurs). The case could be a nice shade of grey with simulated oil stains, greasy food marks and dribbled coffee. For the older generation they could provide a similar model but in nice two-tone brown.
How about one of you fat albert boys approaching Samsonite to see if they make a special edition hard suitcase for C130 crews (a bit like leather flying jackets for FJ poseurs). The case could be a nice shade of grey with simulated oil stains, greasy food marks and dribbled coffee. For the older generation they could provide a similar model but in nice two-tone brown.
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[QUOTE][/How about one of you fat albert boys approaching Samsonite to see if they make a special edition hard suitcase for C130 crews (a bit like leather flying jackets for FJ poseurs). QUOTE]
Or you buy one of these and add your own grease-marks and coffee-stains!
Heys USA Camouflage Prints 3 Piece Luggage Set - Camo Blue
Hmm... its odd they are out of stock; maybe JG has nabbed them all and wants a monopoly!?
Or you buy one of these and add your own grease-marks and coffee-stains!
Heys USA Camouflage Prints 3 Piece Luggage Set - Camo Blue
Hmm... its odd they are out of stock; maybe JG has nabbed them all and wants a monopoly!?
Sound grasp of the non essential?
In 1991 when it was all a bit busy, the new OC30 put the following into practice:
New chair covers in the crew room, no more than 2 mugs of tea to be carried unless on a tray, Viz banned.
New chair covers in the crew room, no more than 2 mugs of tea to be carried unless on a tray, Viz banned.
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In 1991 when it was all a bit busy, the new OC30 put the following into practice:
New chair covers in the crew room, no more than 2 mugs of tea to be carried unless on a tray, Viz banned.
In 1991 when it was all a bit busy, the new OC30 put the following into practice:
New chair covers in the crew room, no more than 2 mugs of tea to be carried unless on a tray, Viz banned.
Has Brize Norton also banned Samsonites, or can we look forward to having the right to choose our own luggage once Future Brize has taken effect?
Every cloud has a silver lining? (About the only one I can think of....!)