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Caption Competition Mk III

Old 26th Oct 2022, 11:16
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[Cornish burr] 'Ello my 'Anson..."
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 11:31
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No, it's an elsan down the back... Anson, geez where do they get these rear gunners from these days.
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 11:52
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
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... and 9 months later. a Lancaster was born!
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 12:07
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If at first you don't succeed, you are probably for the chop...
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 12:09
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I think the first two letters on the Anson's squadron code (thoughtfully painted out) were probably an F and a U.
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 13:53
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So that’s how Anson Mount got his name!
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 13:55
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Since when did Ansons have an arrestor hook…..EEEUUUUWWWWW!!😲
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 14:12
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Speaks volumes for the camouflage scheme.... the Anson didn't stand a chance
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 18:52
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Normally when the ladders too short, we just get a longer ladder.... not add more weight.
AS usual Hoskins solves a problem that actually doesn't exist.
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 18:53
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Are we nearly there yet Dad??
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I want a carry
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 18:56
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TARDIS Regen did not go quite according to plan
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 18:58
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Well that one way to install additional fuel tanks to give it range for Berlin
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 18:59
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When the boom operator asked the receiver to get closer, he forgot to say STOP
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 20:45
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Judging Tomorrow.
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 20:48
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Quick Hoskins hide the evidence, Wensleydale is judging the landings tomorrow!
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 21:55
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Ok, well it looked like a mouse…
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 22:57
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Privately, Johnson felt the standoff weapons were getting a little out of hand.
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 23:16
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BAe submit their design to convert the Anson into a “light” bomber.
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 23:24
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Blimey, these flaps aren’t ‘arf draggy
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Old 26th Oct 2022, 23:25
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Due to recruitment problems the RAF attempt to reduce the pilot manning problem by doubling up the workload for existing crews.
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