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Old 25th Oct 2019, 13:51
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Hence, Fly Navy, Sail Army, Eat Crab.....

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Old 25th Oct 2019, 14:25
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RN v RM

Better remembered as Fly Navy,Sail Army, Walk Sideways.
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Old 25th Oct 2019, 21:18
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Originally Posted by cafesolo
Better remembered as Fly Navy,Sail Army, Walk Sideways.
Which inevitably reminds me of the well known submarine CO who would always make a point of going up to introduce himself to visiting Crabs in the wardroom at Faslane - hand held out and.... walking sideways!

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Old 25th Oct 2019, 22:49
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Was the RN or the RAF that ordered "in future pongoes are to be referred to as soldiers"?
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Old 25th Oct 2019, 23:19
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Originally Posted by Tankertrashnav
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And you could throw in the Rockapes as well - that would be fun
Why would you merge two offensive units such as the RM and PARA with an airfield defence force???!!!
I assume a lot of regulars here know I used to be a Rockape myself before I was a nav, so my post was just a bit of a teaser. Not partial to worms so I wont be biting!
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