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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 12:02
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Early pioneers of "round the world SOLO flying". Front seat punkhawallah and ground support don't count... Sure to inspire future generations.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 12:03
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Don't worry, I know a guy in Hungary who will have this fixed in a day.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 12:14
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Now if someone would only invent the Radio, we could call the AA for assistance.... (Aeroplane Association)
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 12:21
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Omar, when we get back, we can tell the Belly Dancers we're Pilots!
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 13:21
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"Looks like we've lost a donk. The number two just ran off!”

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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 14:36
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CO to Adj: “That’s buggered the 4-ship flypast. Re-plan for Vic, please.”)
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 14:40
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Mule Driver to colleague: “I hope you collected their fare. LOA doesn’t go far these days.”
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 15:17
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While working in the parts department at Hatfield Hoskins managed to get the aircraft out the factory gates one bit at a time
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 15:27
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Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie
A huge honour, Yeronna! Try this one.

Our Maharaja is a great sportsman and a fine shot. With a single bullet, he has brought down the great bird of the white Sahib. He has cut off its head, and it will hang next to the tiger and elephant trophies on the wall in his Palace.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 15:40
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So much for flying a restored aircraft round the world to drum up trade for post-Brexit Britain.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 15:41
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It's a pity the Prime Minister christened it The Spirit of Brexit in the full glare of publicity only a couple of days ago.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 15:43
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As the damaged aircraft is shipped home to the UK, two would-be illegal immigrants hitch a lift.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 16:54
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Given the cost of rope lashings, it proved cheaper to give a couple of rupees to human ballast.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 16:59
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“Well, Ranjit, the wicker seats are comfortable ... but we will never get the rest of the family in here.”
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 17:07
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“Sorry, Boss, it just ran away nose-down.”

”Don’t worry, Max, RAE will sort it out.”
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 17:10
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OK, that’s yet ANOTHER one ... we should restrict Royalty to just flying helicopters.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 17:26
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"of course it's now stealthy - there's practically nothing there for radar to see. Or anyone else for all that matter."
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 18:04
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In 100 years time they will go all dewy eyed when they see a Phantom on a low loader on the M25
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As a cockpit section at Newark Air Museum.
Or
Certain PPRuNers would identify this aircraft, and the flying and disposal history within 24 hours not giving those from the colonies the opportunity to win











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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 18:59
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"It's interesting, Ranjit. No matter what the colour or religion, gravity affects them exactly the same as you and me."
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I would have preferred the steam launched catapult, or even one of those electric ones, than this!
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