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Old 2nd May 2011, 16:17
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Camp Bastion

Hi Guys - Civil guy asking for advice - Camp Bastion .... anything to tell - flew years ago many times in and out of Kandahar near by - Thanks - Twin2040.
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It might help anyone who feels like writing about an operational military base what sort of information you are trying to find out! And why.
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See - Osama a isn't dead!
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Twin- it's almost like asking a question of where can you get your hands on depleted Uranium.

Very random question
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Depleted uranium (238 isotope) is no use to anybody. What you want is Uranium-235.
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Depleted uranium (238 isotope) is no use to anybody. What you want is Uranium-235
Have they started stocking that in the Bastion NAFFI again? Couldn't get anything other than plutonium isotopes last time I was passing through.
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Massive and far busier than you will remember. [No state secrets given away I think].
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If you tell us what time you'll be dropping off the Page 3 girls, we'll tell you whatever you need to know.
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Old 2nd May 2011, 19:24
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Originally Posted by Melchett01
Have they started stocking that in the Bastion NAFFI again? Couldn't get anything other than plutonium isotopes last time I was passing through.
Have the Army been banned again?
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Don't think they have a "NAAFI" at Bastion.
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No NAAFI, EFI instead.
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There's lots of sand. And some tents. Take sunscreen, and an extra vest.

The food has improved in the past 5 years though.
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I wouldnt bother going. Not that highly rated on Tripadvisor.
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Old 3rd May 2011, 05:29
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Twin 2040

You will get a good idea as to what to expect from this

Camp Bastion Airstrip in Afghanistan is As Busy As Stansted - UK's #1 Community: Navy, Marines, Army, RAF

The club-class lounges suck though - enjoy!

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OK - guys - thanks anyway - get the point. Where just looking for info if its difficult to fly in and out - traffic pattern etc. - will find out myself soon. Just to clarify - I was not looking for any sensitive info.... Best Regards. Twin.
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PM me your fax details i will send some TAPS
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Dont forget the sink plug to go with those Taps..
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Not much to tell. New runway operational, parking problems seem to have been alleviated by the opening of the new civilian ramp. Just make sure you take plenty of gas, as I've often been held 30 minutes plus while waiting to land.
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