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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 14:09
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Rear gunner Hoskins was warned about flashing (his torchlight).
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 14:14
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I can't see this parasite bomber idea working.
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 14:18
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On this day the concept of launching a Space Shuttle was born.
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 14:24
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 14:27
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No, I said "Gp Cpt Anson needs a taxi to Whitley Bay"...

or

Taxi!

I can't....
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 15:31
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The inevitable "Not tonight Dear, I have a headache!"

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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 15:57
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...eeerrr Mr Tracy, I have a great idea
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 15:59
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This was before the 'land after' instruction was fully understood.
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:01
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“Somebody…throw a bucket of cold water on them!”
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:13
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Saving on Landing fees again
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:15
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At Heathrow trials of using 27R as combined take off and landing did not go well
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:16
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The Reds just. thought they could fly tight formation.....there is tight....then there is TIGHT!
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:18
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Great idea Mr Wallis, but I don't think lashing 2 aircraft together will have sufficient power to carry your Grand Slam
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:23
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Frankly Hoskins, one is astonished that you were able to round out at all...
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:26
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Early TV Advert where the Aircraft Association get you home service for a breakdown is launched
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:32
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So Flt Lt Bloggins I am curious as to why your log book has one more takeoff than landing recorded ?
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 17:34
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Start of Fly United did not go well!
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 17:40
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And nine months later the local model aircraft club was overwhelmed.
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 17:54
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I'm sorry, Sir, I misread the orders. 'L' was going to Whitley. Our destination is Lancaster.
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