Caption Competition Mk III
The RAF objected to the recruitment film because the film-makers, in demonstrating how there is a need for all kinds of trades in the Air Force, showed an unserviceable aircraft.
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Ok bit late but it got busy again, ok the winners are
Treddi with
It's no use coming up with that excuse again, Simkins. The boys have searched your Spit from stem to stern and there is absolutely no sign of your wallet. So, your mess bill...
Treddi with
Seems young Simkins took Winston literally about fighting them on the beaches - he was topping up his tan down on the promenade when the flap sounded..
fitliker with
Took one in the banter tank squiffy, kite would barely stay up after that !
Mpn11 with
“... and another thing, Admin chappie ... the grass needs cutting.”
but I’m going to award it to Treddi for the mess bill one, congrats Treddi, the CST is within Spitting distance of being posted.
Treddi with
It's no use coming up with that excuse again, Simkins. The boys have searched your Spit from stem to stern and there is absolutely no sign of your wallet. So, your mess bill...
Treddi with
Seems young Simkins took Winston literally about fighting them on the beaches - he was topping up his tan down on the promenade when the flap sounded..
fitliker with
Took one in the banter tank squiffy, kite would barely stay up after that !
Mpn11 with
“... and another thing, Admin chappie ... the grass needs cutting.”
but I’m going to award it to Treddi for the mess bill one, congrats Treddi, the CST is within Spitting distance of being posted.
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Mine would have been along the lines of, “yes I said he could borrow the Spit, you know the RAF don’t run anywhere, and he said he’d bring it back after a quick circuit of the field.”
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Blimey, thanks Nutty - I'll clear the detritus off the mantlepiece in anticipation!
Give this oddity a go...
Give this oddity a go...
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They were in such a rush to fit the AWAC radome, BAe forgot the wings.
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Well, it’ll keep the rain off, flying is another thing though.
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BAe says they got the idea from Reach for the Sky, so they installed a satellite dish.
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It flies like sh*te, however the GPS reception is superb.
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We should be ok under here, just keep an eye open for that damned Chinese rocket.
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After the mid air, we were both lucky to walk away but the other pilot, an odd looking chap, kept saying "Phone home". I think the collision was rougher on him to be honest...