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Clue No. 8
Clue No. 8 shows a photo of velcro. Though not invented (or even designed) by NASA, velcro did gain commercial success through NASA's application of its use on their space suits.
Hwang Woo-Suk (sounding ominously close to our efforts at solving this riddle) was a veterinarian who pioneered aspects (somewhat unethically) of stem cell research.
Then Ian mentions test tubes!
This leaves faffing around on Welsh farms?
Somehow this all relates to a make of helicopter the identity of which is becoming intriguing!
EoR
Clue No. 8 shows a photo of velcro. Though not invented (or even designed) by NASA, velcro did gain commercial success through NASA's application of its use on their space suits.
Hwang Woo-Suk (sounding ominously close to our efforts at solving this riddle) was a veterinarian who pioneered aspects (somewhat unethically) of stem cell research.
Then Ian mentions test tubes!
This leaves faffing around on Welsh farms?
Somehow this all relates to a make of helicopter the identity of which is becoming intriguing!
EoR
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Clue No. 7
Flippin heck! This Ian Corrigible really is incorrigible!
After searching through 30+ names on a wikipedia list of Texas based sports teams there it appeared .. the Texas Rangers!
I recall very well the brief publicity surrounding this aircraft (early 80's) - I don't think any were actually delivered though!
How did I get to Texas? 'Ma bell' was evidently the nick name Americans used when referring to the phone company Bell System and from there it was a quick hop to Texas!
So ... No. 7 is the Texas Ranger - phew!
EoR
Flippin heck! This Ian Corrigible really is incorrigible!
After searching through 30+ names on a wikipedia list of Texas based sports teams there it appeared .. the Texas Rangers!
I recall very well the brief publicity surrounding this aircraft (early 80's) - I don't think any were actually delivered though!
How did I get to Texas? 'Ma bell' was evidently the nick name Americans used when referring to the phone company Bell System and from there it was a quick hop to Texas!
So ... No. 7 is the Texas Ranger - phew!
EoR
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EoR,
To avoid any more death threats from Plaid Cymru I'm going to give you #8: MH-60A Velcro Hawk.
I/C
To avoid any more death threats from Plaid Cymru I'm going to give you #8: MH-60A Velcro Hawk.
I/C
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Well that is very gracious of you but, I feel a bit of a plonker given that the helicopter actually has the name 'velcro' in it - I really should have been able to track that down!
I am waiting to see some responses from the US who may have a better idea on the ship clue - they also have to pull their weight!
Please do however explain how the Velcro Hawk connects with test tubes, stem cell research and having fun on Welsh farms!
Earl
I am waiting to see some responses from the US who may have a better idea on the ship clue - they also have to pull their weight!
Please do however explain how the Velcro Hawk connects with test tubes, stem cell research and having fun on Welsh farms!
Earl
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Yes, I know its not a helicopter but, as this is a 'coffee break' item I am hoping SP will permit it!
This photo was taken 'somewhere' in London this August but the photographer did not provide the location so I am genuinely interested to discover where this is. Anyone with any ideas?
Sepecat Jaguar GR3A, inverted, chromed and on display!
This photo was taken 'somewhere' in London this August but the photographer did not provide the location so I am genuinely interested to discover where this is. Anyone with any ideas?
Sepecat Jaguar GR3A, inverted, chromed and on display!
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Every time I post some trivia on 'Coffee Break' someone comes back in the first post with the correct answer!
While I acknowledge that the average IQ of 'Rotorheads' members is way above the national average it is sometimes bloody annoying!
So, in an effort to increase the complexity of the clue .. can anyone identfy the following powerplant and tell me which types it is used in!
While I acknowledge that the average IQ of 'Rotorheads' members is way above the national average it is sometimes bloody annoying!
So, in an effort to increase the complexity of the clue .. can anyone identfy the following powerplant and tell me which types it is used in!
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'Flippin 'eck!'@! I give up!
And I suppose you're going to tell me you didn't right click on the image and check to see the name the image was saved as!
Bloody Hell!
Well, can you put up a challenging clue then?
Anyway well done!
Also used on most variants of the Mi-24.
Earl
And I suppose you're going to tell me you didn't right click on the image and check to see the name the image was saved as!
Bloody Hell!
Well, can you put up a challenging clue then?
Anyway well done!
Also used on most variants of the Mi-24.
Earl
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Oh well that didn't take long .. back to the drawing board on ideas for this thread! 
STVA .. I posted without seeing your reply .. Mi17 it is! Well done.
Um .. Lifting I would have given it to you had you said Mi8 but then you thew in the four blade comment (which I understand - I specifically chose the photo because it gives the impression of being a four-blader but .. the trailing edge is a give away to anyone familiar with the Russian types).
Bulgarian Air Force Mi17
The photographer's comment on this photo was "It look like helicopter land in wolf's fur" but I am wondering just how common wolves are .. even in Bulgaria!
Earl
STVA .. I posted without seeing your reply .. Mi17 it is! Well done.
Um .. Lifting I would have given it to you had you said Mi8 but then you thew in the four blade comment (which I understand - I specifically chose the photo because it gives the impression of being a four-blader but .. the trailing edge is a give away to anyone familiar with the Russian types).
Bulgarian Air Force Mi17
The photographer's comment on this photo was "It look like helicopter land in wolf's fur" but I am wondering just how common wolves are .. even in Bulgaria!
Earl
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No problem .. credit all round .. Um .. Lifting and STVA but if I award the correct answer to Um .. Lifting it comes with a price .. he has to set the next trivia challenge! 
Earl
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This is what a cabin looks like (if you can afford it) on an Emirates A380 'Super Jumbo'.
A glimpse at the other side of the industry. A far cry from the dusty old flight deck of the Huey where I have spent much of my career!
(Still prefer the Huey though
)HM