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Old 23rd Dec 2020, 16:14
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Although we are taking off from Croydon, due to Covid our alternate safe landing site is...Antarctica
So check the thermals once, check them twice checking their nice ..
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Before buttock-enhancing surgery was invented, buttock-enhancing cushions were a short-lived fad.
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The Utterly Butterly Girls demand a new flying kit for their wing walk.
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What are you doing back there?

They took these parachutes out of line service because one in every three fails to open. I'm just making sure it's not mine.
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In order to allow you all to go into Isolation for Christmas, and to allow me to stop giggling at some of those great entries, I will now award the prizes as follows:

Honourable Mention
Originally Posted by 622
Using a well practised distraction technique, Flt Lt Barrington crept up behind Hoskins and gave him a wedgie he would never forget!
Runner-Up
Originally Posted by Chu Chu
So I said, "but Sir, pieces are falling off the aircraft." And he said "there's a war on -- take the bit between your teeth and get on with it."
THE WINNER ... awarded temporary custody of the CST, which will be delivered by Santa tonight, as you've been good ... and I particularly liked the way you wove in the WW2 clothing reference ...
Originally Posted by Dan Gerous
With paper pattern firmly clenched between her teeth, Gladys sets about acquiring the material for her wedding dress.
Please all have as good a Christmas as possible, and remember to wash your ... oh, just have a great Christmas, eh?
All the best to you all.
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You too, have a good one.


Merry Christmas and a Happy Covid free New Year to one and all from me...
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 11:54
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....and the same to all competitors. Santa will be pleased after tonight for a well earned rest.
Did we all ask Santa for a vaccine shot? Only the good ones...of course
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 12:04
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Originally Posted by MPN11

Please all have as good a Christmas as possible, and remember to wash your ... oh, just have a great Christmas, eh?
All the best to you all.
Sprouts? I'm going to... hand gel might make them taste better.

Happy Christmas everybody and thank you for keeping me giggling through the year!

...and a salute to Coffman Starter.

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Old 24th Dec 2020, 15:13
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...and a salute to Coffman Starter.

Gone sadly, but not forgotten.. Will raise one tonight in his honour
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 15:55
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...and to Danny. 🍺
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:18
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And on my birthday as well, thanks MPN11

I saw this pic somewhere and thought it would be good for a Capcom





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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:19
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It's a Duckota!

Happy birthday DG!
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:28
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Windshield Wiper checked serviceable
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:30
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See I told you I won the low flying competition !
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:31
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Us accident investigators would prefer if you crash your airplane on dry land......
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:33
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Blogs attempt to prove you could get a negative number on the RADALT proved to be his undoing.
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:33
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Any landing you can swim away from......
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 19:35
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What did you do in the war, Captain?

I vas a U Boat Commander!
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 20:14
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Someone has to say it, so let's get it out of the way...

"Bit late on the round-out, Hoskins."
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Old 24th Dec 2020, 20:18
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I think we’ve flooded No 1
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