Thunderbirds Emergency Break

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Thunderbirds Emergency Break

#1 Post by CharlieOneSix » Mon May 18, 2020 11:56 am

The helicopter pilots' mantra: If it hasn't gone wrong then it's just about to...
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Re: Thunderbirds Emergency Break

#2 Post by Boac » Mon May 18, 2020 12:23 pm

Put that on No 1's bar bill. Imagine what that would be like in a 'big-9' formation.............
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Not for nothing are the 8 and 9 slots known (internally) as 'the Flak and action' slots.

It takes a particular skill to lead a large formation! You can see how the 'left-hand side' got 'left behind' as well.

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