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Old 13th Nov 2023, 09:22
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"Slight problems arose in winding up the new rubberband-powered fighter"
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"When I sang "Tip-toe through the tulips" Hoskins, I wasn't asking you to wing-tip it through that field!"

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Pylon racing gets off to a bad start in 1920s Britain...
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Confusion at Hendon when GPO engineers and the new gate guardian installers schedule work the same day.
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Old 13th Nov 2023, 11:09
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He could have pulled it off if he’d had a clockwise rotating prop. Right hand rule, dontcha know.
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"Yes corporal Jones, you do have to stand there and hold the wing up, even if oil is dripping down your neck."
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"Well P/O Tomkins, you really have crossed the line with THAT stunt!"
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Just as Fl. Lt. Potter thought it couldn't possibly get any worse, along came the 9.13 to Paddington...
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And thus was the idea for the hobby of control line flying born.
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Well Sir, looking at this, I don't really thing that Telegraphist/Air Gunner trade is really going to work.
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I'll do it...

Broadsword calling Danny Boy.
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Old 13th Nov 2023, 12:13
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Sudden unexpected twang...
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Like a moth to the twang
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Old 13th Nov 2023, 12:31
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Early anti-aircraft defence system almost breeched .

just like landing in Insch keep it below the wires and above the dry stones , numpty noo noo

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Proposed electrification of the Smith-Barry Flying School at Gosport hits a snag...
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"Can't we just burn it and run away, sir?"
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"I think that the concept of Close Air Support needs a little refinement"
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Hoskins says if he gives the engine a blip, he should be able to get a decent tune out of the wires.
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Old 13th Nov 2023, 14:35
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I think it was Smithers Sir, it's got his prints all over it.
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I've had a chat with the chaps from North Kesteven District Council and we all agree, it is too small, so we are going to go with the Lancaster for the memorial.





https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2021/12/...in-in-january/
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