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  • in reply to: Media aviation howlers #1836237
    critter592
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    I’m sure I read in a recent news story about a WW2 pilot who was killed because he was “unable to eject”.

    in reply to: General Discussion #239779
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    I wasn’t born at the time of the Apollo 11 mission (I was born in December 1969), but I always have had an interest in what happened in ‘my’ year, possibly the greatest achievement in recent history.

    A true hero and pioneer. R.I.P. Neil.

    in reply to: Neil Armstrong Dies #1836243
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    I wasn’t born at the time of the Apollo 11 mission (I was born in December 1969), but I always have had an interest in what happened in ‘my’ year, possibly the greatest achievement in recent history.

    A true hero and pioneer. R.I.P. Neil.

    in reply to: Flt Sgt Copping's P-40 From The Egyptian Desert #1080420
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    On another Forum, someone has posted that the Kittyhawk has been recovered, and is now safe.

    Is anyone ‘in the know’ at liberty to confirm or deny this?

    What of the human remains that were discovered? Any further news?

    Thanks.

    in reply to: General Discussion #240744
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    I have to admit, that I’d not heard of the HMS Loyalty incident.

    Thank you Kev.

    in reply to: 68 years ago today….. #1836859
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    I have to admit, that I’d not heard of the HMS Loyalty incident.

    Thank you Kev.

    in reply to: General Discussion #241206
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    Halfords’ self-sealing cycle inner tubes.
    According to the guff on the box, “seals holes up to 3mm diameter”.

    Bulldust.

    Went for a cycle ride today, a fairly long distance one for me.
    The whole ride passed without incident, until I went over something in the road… hissssssssss
    I attempted to re-inflate the tyre, but it was having none of it. Fortunately, I was quite near home.
    Upon investigation, there was a small (considerably less than 3mm!) hole in my so-called self-sealing innertube.

    I was going to complain, but quite frankly, after my last experience with Halfords’ customer service, I can’t be bothered going through all the ar$eache again, so I repaired the puncture, all the time cursing the very name of Halfords.

    in reply to: What made you (want to) Swear Today IV? #1837167
    critter592
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    Halfords’ self-sealing cycle inner tubes.
    According to the guff on the box, “seals holes up to 3mm diameter”.

    Bulldust.

    Went for a cycle ride today, a fairly long distance one for me.
    The whole ride passed without incident, until I went over something in the road… hissssssssss
    I attempted to re-inflate the tyre, but it was having none of it. Fortunately, I was quite near home.
    Upon investigation, there was a small (considerably less than 3mm!) hole in my so-called self-sealing innertube.

    I was going to complain, but quite frankly, after my last experience with Halfords’ customer service, I can’t be bothered going through all the ar$eache again, so I repaired the puncture, all the time cursing the very name of Halfords.

    in reply to: Some more old and not so old models #219868
    critter592
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    Great builds, I particularly like the X-1 and Jaguar. 🙂

    in reply to: Some old models #219903
    critter592
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    Very nice builds, Arthur. I particularly like your bombers.

    in reply to: General Discussion #247109
    critter592
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    Scott,

    Please send Jim my very best wishes.

    You also have a PM. 🙂

    in reply to: Lincoln 7 #1840570
    critter592
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    Scott,

    Please send Jim my very best wishes.

    You also have a PM. 🙂

    in reply to: Airfix OO Gauge Signalbox "Oakham" (Mark1 Modelmaking) #219913
    critter592
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    Tornado, I was going to write a long diatribe on your seeming inability to use the “shift” key and correct punctuation, but it has been a long day and, quite frankly, I can’t be bothered.

    in reply to: Airfix OO Gauge Signalbox "Oakham" (Mark1 Modelmaking) #219940
    critter592
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    Superb model, Spitfire Pilot!
    I particularly like the interior details and the crime scene is a nice touch – Perhaps you could include another cameo featuring a couple of BTP round the back of the ‘box kicking seven shades of sh– out of the perpetrator? :diablo::D

    …it is more like a G.W.R. box that Airfix modelled…

    Last time I checked, Oakham was in Rutland, and very much in (former) L.M.S. territory!
    Here is a photo of the real thing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9003948@N05/4080494815/

    BTW tornado64 – I fixed the spelling and grammar for you! :diablo:;)

    in reply to: General Discussion #247279
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    I collect dust*. Does that count? :diablo:

    * As well as model aircraft, diecast buses and model trains.

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