The US and A flag raising.
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The US and A flag raising.
I'm sorry, this video has no relevance to military aviation except for one unique point. You lot have a good sense of humour.
Wait till end, and no Bruno doesn't come out naked riding a pony...
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4e7_1344137075
It would be the American flag wouldn't it?
Wait till end, and no Bruno doesn't come out naked riding a pony...
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4e7_1344137075
It would be the American flag wouldn't it?
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From: Exit stage right.
oh dear oh dear. If you look closely at who is standing under the flags, I can only assume it was them who attached it......more Junior Service Olympic flag glory!
To be fair though they attach, not tie on so given wind conditions its not a shock.
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Actually, I think you'll find that it was Sacha Baron Cohen as 'Borat' who first used the phrase 'U S and A' in the movie Borat – Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
Sacha Baron Cohen later starred (?) in the movie Brüno as a gay Austrian fashion journalist.....
Sacha Baron Cohen later starred (?) in the movie Brüno as a gay Austrian fashion journalist.....
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From: UK.
You couldn't make it up! Just as the National Anthem gets to " . . the flag was still there . . "
Without making excuses, I noticed that the wind eddies rotated the flag in the same direction around its supports several times. Perhaps a spiral hook device was thereby defeated?
Historical note: " . . the flag was still there . . " refers to an incident in the War of 1812 of which this year is the 200th anniversary.
Without making excuses, I noticed that the wind eddies rotated the flag in the same direction around its supports several times. Perhaps a spiral hook device was thereby defeated?
Historical note: " . . the flag was still there . . " refers to an incident in the War of 1812 of which this year is the 200th anniversary.
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Seems Romney was far more correct in his comments than the Media and Brits have given him credit for!
Standard flag snap hooks as used on any Sail Boatt Signal Halyard would prevent that from happening.....and they cost a heap....like less than a Quid each for the pretty brass style.
I would not suggest a conspiracy....but would offer up incompetence as being the cause of the problem.
Maybe next time London gets the Olympics they can do a better job.
This one has sure been a series of cockups!
Standard flag snap hooks as used on any Sail Boatt Signal Halyard would prevent that from happening.....and they cost a heap....like less than a Quid each for the pretty brass style.
I would not suggest a conspiracy....but would offer up incompetence as being the cause of the problem.
Maybe next time London gets the Olympics they can do a better job.
This one has sure been a series of cockups!
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I do believe the comparison has been to the Salt Lake City games actually.
Atlanta was doomed from the Git Go....if you have ever been to that fair city you would understand.
Atlanta was doomed from the Git Go....if you have ever been to that fair city you would understand.
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All they have to tell the American public is the flag remained stationary, the UK simply rose up 50 odd feet.... They Swallowed what Bush told them, so this is an easy one to get past them.
