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The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

Last post by llondel « Wed May 31, 2023 3:00 am
Posted in Crewroom
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by admin » Tue Aug 24, 2021 5:08 am » in Crewroom
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Time to start a new one methinks.

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I do have a generator, which I used last week, the trouble with that is leaving it running when I'm not around, lest it do a runner. By all accounts...
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Last post by llondel
Wed May 31, 2023 3:00 am
A380

Last post by llondel « Wed May 31, 2023 2:48 am
Posted in Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat
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by OFSO » Tue May 23, 2023 12:37 pm » in Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat

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There seem to be quite a few A380's in the skies around here. Now that some operators have decided that they make sense after all, I wonder if anyone...

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If BA or one of the other airlines has 'spare' slots where they fly an aircraft just to keep the slot, perhaps they'd lease it to Global? Or doesn't...

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Last post by llondel
Wed May 31, 2023 2:48 am
Trivia Question of the Day

Last post by Hydromet « Wed May 31, 2023 2:25 am
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by Capetonian » Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:19 am » in Crewroom
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I thought I'd start this topic as I'm sure all of us stumble across interesting 'trivia' as we peruse the media or indeed our own brains.

Here are...

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He was a horse and Roman Senate nominee belonging to (I think) Caligula.

Edit: Oops, not Caligula's. Still open.
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Last post by Hydromet
Wed May 31, 2023 2:25 am
The Great Economic Reset

Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana « Wed May 31, 2023 12:34 am
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by Boac » Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:30 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Wed May 31, 2023 12:34 am
Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war

Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana « Tue May 30, 2023 11:39 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:20 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Tue May 30, 2023 11:39 pm
Friday Jokes

Last post by ricardian « Tue May 30, 2023 10:58 pm
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by OFSO » Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:28 pm » in Crewroom
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To kick off, here's one that had 'em rolling in the aisles (although I admit it was my Kindergarten aisles.)

There were four skunks: daddy skunk,...

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Misheard a long time ago in the Middle East Remember to remove the skins from your peanuts!
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Last post by ricardian
Tue May 30, 2023 10:58 pm
Rant of the Day v2.

Last post by G-CPTN « Tue May 30, 2023 9:35 pm
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by admin » Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:47 pm » in Crewroom
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This one was getting a bit big too.

Admin/Alison

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As usual I have been woken up for a visit to the loo to pee.

Only problem is - it is only 22.30!
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Last post by G-CPTN
Tue May 30, 2023 9:35 pm
The Capetonian WOE Thread

Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana « Tue May 30, 2023 9:06 pm
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by admin » Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:28 am » in Crewroom
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The continuation of The Smokin' Hot Where On Earth Thread Mk III .

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I really haven't got any time, but I think this happens to be right near another place I used to live.
Dunstable Downs?
OH again if correct.
I think...
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Tue May 30, 2023 9:06 pm
Hey, gringo, watch this for a manoeuvre!!!

Last post by PHXPhlyer « Tue May 30, 2023 8:07 pm
Posted in Military Ops
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by Boac » Sat May 20, 2023 3:09 pm » in Military Ops

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An unrepeatable demo for Spanish military families by an F-18 at the Zaragoza airbase - and now for something very difficult....

Pilot ejected...

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From the pilot....
Use auto-translate in the settings with CC on.

PP

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Last post by PHXPhlyer
Tue May 30, 2023 8:07 pm
Transatlantic balloon crossing

Last post by Boac « Tue May 30, 2023 8:05 pm
Posted in Non-Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat

by Boac » Tue May 30, 2023 8:05 pm » in Non-Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat

Just picked up on this , scheduled for some time in June. West to East. Piloted by a Debbie Scholes and her husband. I have discovered that the...

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Last post by Boac
Tue May 30, 2023 8:05 pm
Caption Competition......

Last post by G~Man « Tue May 30, 2023 4:30 pm
Posted in Non-Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat
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by CharlieOneSix » Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:51 pm » in Non-Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat
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Dragonfly 548.jpg
Dragonfly WG722 of 705 Squadron RNAS Culdrose on 24 May 1961. The aircraft suffered a transmission failure, autorotated into a...

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The new buffet express has arrived---eat all you want....
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Last post by G~Man
Tue May 30, 2023 4:30 pm
We need more

Last post by OneHungLow « Tue May 30, 2023 3:24 pm
Posted in Crewroom
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by G-CPTN » Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:53 am » in Crewroom
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Folks,

for those who are being required to spend time in self-isolation, this site provides more than a source of information and entertainment - it...

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Book available from the museum of computing.
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Last post by OneHungLow
Tue May 30, 2023 3:24 pm
The disgraceful BBC

Last post by Boac « Tue May 30, 2023 12:28 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by om15 » Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:55 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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In a Radio 4 comedy show the left wing comedian Jo Brand joked that certain politicians deserve battery acid thrown over them instead of milkshakes,...

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The BBC version of 'Coles to Cardiff ?
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Last post by Boac
Tue May 30, 2023 12:28 pm
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Tue May 30, 2023 9:12 am
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by Ex-Ascot » Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:47 am » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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Admin, I know that you closed down the Markle bashing thread but we think under current circumstances the situation should be able to be debated here...

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A good review of South Park. I didn't understand half of it but this explains the background.
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Tue May 30, 2023 9:12 am
Chaos in Germany

Last post by barkingmad « Tue May 30, 2023 8:24 am
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by OFSO » Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:43 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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Man drives truck into open-air cafe in Munster today killing two and injuring twenty. Shoots himself. Police tell public not to jump to conclusions...

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This article refers to the madness in Germany but can be valid for most of the insane western ’democracies’;

A disturbing yet encouraging trend...
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Last post by barkingmad
Tue May 30, 2023 8:24 am
Is WHO fit for purpose?

Last post by Boac « Tue May 30, 2023 8:22 am
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by SOPS » Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:41 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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It’s becoming more obvious that it is an arm of the Chinese Government The whole place should be closed down.

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Once again we can thank bonking Boris for this.
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Last post by Boac
Tue May 30, 2023 8:22 am
Pax Opens Aircraft Door At 700' AGL on Asiana Airlines Flight

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Tue May 30, 2023 8:15 am
Posted in Aviation Incidents
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by PHXPhlyer » Fri May 26, 2023 2:57 pm » in Aviation Incidents

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Terrifying moments as plane door opens midair on Asiana Airlines flight

Seoul, South Korea
CNN
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The door of an Asiana Airlines jet opened as...

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As I said but in not so many words.

Trouble is how many looneys are going to open doors at low level now they know it can be done?

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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Tue May 30, 2023 8:15 am
Why do they do it?...

Last post by EA01 « Tue May 30, 2023 7:29 am
Posted in Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat
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by EA01 » Sun May 28, 2023 4:34 am » in Airline Rumours, Gossip and Chat

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I suspect I know the answer, but anyway...

On board HA451 the other day, HNL - SYD.....departs HNL at 12:45 Friday afternoon.....which is 09:00...

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....A couple of Vodka Tonics....something to eat & bed,......

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Last post by EA01
Tue May 30, 2023 7:29 am
Only in Effrika

Last post by prospector « Tue May 30, 2023 4:50 am
Posted in Effrika
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by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Wed Apr 01, 2020 1:36 pm » in Effrika
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This amused me just now; :))

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“I was struck by the sheer sense of normality that had been created as if these egregious acts were entirely within the normal course of Eskom’s...
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Last post by prospector
Tue May 30, 2023 4:50 am
Tianhe, "Harmony of the Heavens"

Last post by PHXPhlyer « Tue May 30, 2023 2:11 am
Posted in Space Related (& Freight) Ops
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by PHXPhlyer » Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:17 pm » in Space Related (& Freight) Ops
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'Divine Vessel' to mark China's first human spaceflight since 2016
Shenzhou-12 will be the third of 11 missions needed to complete China's space...

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China sends first civilian astronaut to space as Shenzhou-16 blasts off

China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit on Tuesday, as it...
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Last post by PHXPhlyer
Tue May 30, 2023 2:11 am
What Song Is Your Current Soundtrack?

Last post by OneHungLow « Tue May 30, 2023 1:24 am
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by CityofFlight » Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:36 am » in Crewroom
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Often, the day starts with a song in our head or the events will suddenly cue up music that seems the perfect soundtrack. Share yours here.

This...

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Last post by OneHungLow
Tue May 30, 2023 1:24 am
One armed paper hanger-keeping it all together in a helicopter

Last post by CharlieOneSix « Mon May 29, 2023 9:27 pm
Posted in Rotary Nostalgia
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by OneHungLow » Fri May 26, 2023 12:26 pm » in Rotary Nostalgia
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I am undertaking a cross country VFR navex training flight to Shoreham in the next fortnight, and have been advised by my instructor who will...

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......As for the other beast... was this the machine?

That is indeed the horrible thing - photo taken on 2/12/69 when I was based for a while at...
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Last post by CharlieOneSix
Mon May 29, 2023 9:27 pm
New Zealand

Last post by John Hill « Mon May 29, 2023 8:15 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by Karearea » Fri Sep 03, 2021 6:26 am » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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Man shot dead as police respond to west Auckland Countdown attack

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Prime Minister says Auckland knife terrorist was violent...

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Are you really hot for Jacinda or does this picture offend you?

Meanwhile, Jacinda is in Orkland.
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Last post by John Hill
Mon May 29, 2023 8:15 pm
Twitter

Last post by barkingmad « Mon May 29, 2023 8:05 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by Boac » Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:03 am » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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Interesting that not one of our 'free speech' warriors picked up on my query
Will his take-over of Twitter aid or hinder the promotion of free...

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But will the abdominal Truss, who desperately needs to visit that old London firm Rigby & Pellor for a personalised fitting, be as good as the new...
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Last post by barkingmad
Mon May 29, 2023 8:05 pm
UK Service Chiefs

Last post by OneHungLow « Mon May 29, 2023 7:50 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by FD2 » Fri May 26, 2023 10:38 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics

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There is a big article about the retirement of Sir Mike Wigston, CAS, in the Telegraph today. He doesn't seem to attract many favourable comments...

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Don't, don't bm, have mercy on this man who needs to renew his Class 2 medical next month! ;)))

Just be glad that you don't need a First Class and...

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