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Old 25th Apr 2023, 16:02
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With regret the Government cancelled the project.. that's ok said Mr Boeing, we will go with a private venture.
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 16:18
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Better hurry up, they are about to fill the tank with water .
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 16:23
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So...where's the Whak a Mole hammer ...
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 18:15
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There was a narrow window to inspect the age hardening rivets.
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 18:38
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Even at this stage, Hoskins Aviation hadn’t decided on the landing gear configuration.
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 20:25
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Hey Jimmy, this isnae whit a meant when a said a wanted a windy seat.


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Old 25th Apr 2023, 20:28
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Great idea chiefly,,,,telling the wing walkers to wear skirts so the pilot can tell the wind direction..
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 20:51
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Hurry up lads, if we want to make the Coronation Flypast .. don't worry there will be another one in a couple of years.
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 21:00
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"Updating Windows 37 is a pain, I wonder if Windows 98 will be any better?"
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 21:12
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Gosh, this is what happens when one asks the council to fix the portholes in Buckinghamshire.
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Old 25th Apr 2023, 21:32
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Right next job paint it yellow
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 06:44
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OK, beginning to slow up...so will call it later today.

.....last orders!
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 09:22
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Originally Posted by 622
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.....last orders!
Blimey is it that time already? I only just finished brekkers, haven't ordered a pint yet...
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 09:24
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Bloody CAA here nit picking again!
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 10:23
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Blimey Carruthers! This IFE is intense!!!
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 11:43
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You still think these holes in your cage will keep us safe from 1million volts Mr Faraday??
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 11:44
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Lube ,,, more lube was the cry in almost every episode of Mythbusters.
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 11:46
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The AAIB later suggested Mr Magoo was not the best person for final inspection on the assembly line .
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 12:12
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Right ...lets put this to bed and crack on with a fresh one...

As always some great entries .....I could award the CST many times over ....but I have whittled it down to :

Runner Up is Kiltrash with:
Mr Plimsole, why is their a line painted above the windows??

..but the Winner is MPN11 with :
The Boffins had an idea about confusing German radar, but struggled to find a name for it.

Well done ...and over to you!
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 12:17
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Oooh … thank you, 622. Please give me an hour or so, as I’m a bit busy atm. I won’t be long!
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