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    I think most are capable. It takes a few short...

    I think most are capable. It takes a few short minutes to disconnect the pipe to water container and reconnect to a longer pipe to reach the waste pipe. I’ve had mine for 8 years, with, touch wood,...
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    You can usually connect a condenser machine to...

    You can usually connect a condenser machine to your washing machine water waste pipe to avoid the need to have to empty the water tank.


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    Free Falling - John Mayer ...

    Free Falling - John Mayer

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=20Ov0cDPZy8

    Landslide - Foxes and Fossils

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V2N7gYom9-A


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  4. Thread: RIAT 2023

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    I’ll be there on the Friday. First time since I retired and will not have the luxury of chalets this time.


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    Indeed. I’m minded of ladies in stiletto shoes overloading a floor capable of carrying small tanks….


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    Only aspect I can think of is weight on contact...

    Only aspect I can think of is weight on contact patches of tyres. Heavy vehicle plus thin tyres is greater loading on the surface than a similar one with wider (or more in the case of lorries) tyres....
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    Bet Vale of York AIAA no longer exists too, or...

    Bet Vale of York AIAA no longer exists too, or the I stands for a number greater than 2…


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    And picture of A400M dispatch [emoji16] Sent...

    And picture of A400M dispatch [emoji16]


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    Indeed. Nearly double the payload, increased...

    Indeed. Nearly double the payload, increased range and faster. However, each cannot be in more than one piece of space at a time. Further, smaller loads will not utilise that capacity on every...
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    I didn’t fly with him, but knew him reasonably well.


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    RAF Hercules flypast before retirement

    Very sad end of an incredible era, and I was a latecomer to the Fat Albert party back in 1984….


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    Absolutely, however, neither the C-17 nor the...

    Absolutely, however, neither the C-17 nor the A400M can (yet) carry out the more esoteric roles covered by the C-130. Further, larger platforms are often at greater risk (and with fewer assets, each...
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    We have 22 A400M. We had 66 C-130s delivered (not...

    We have 22 A400M. We had 66 C-130s delivered (not these, but their predecessors). No matter how capable, the new aircraft cannot be in 2 places at once.


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  14. Thread: Le Mans 2023

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    Le Mans 2023

    Fortunately the site I was in had cleaners around every hour to our toilet and shower block. Frankly, occasionally, given the state some people left the traps, that was not often enough.

    Well...
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    They do indeed. It is worth joining the ACO if...

    They do indeed. It is worth joining the ACO if you intend to go. You will not only be warned of impending ticket issue, but will also get discounts on tickets, camping and access to the member areas...
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    It was a great race; currently wending my way...

    It was a great race; currently wending my way home and in recovery from week long excesses.

    However, the ACO tarnished its image somewhat by selling more tickets than usual without increasing...
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    My 2003 VRod - better to look at than to ride[emoji23]

    Wouldn’t need so much polishing if it never got wet!

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    Good stuff. I’d be very interested in your real-world opinion of it. Enjoy! Pete


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    Bournemouth Airport

    It is indeed a JP5 with tip tanks (a rare fit). Likewise for me during the early 80s.


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    On the flip side of fame, a very good friend of...

    On the flip side of fame, a very good friend of mine had a one night stand with a young women who was identified as a serial killer of children shortly after.

    He is often reminded of it…

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    I left in 82…having started in 75. My wife...

    I left in 82…having started in 75.

    My wife was at the sister school for girls - Parkstone Grammar - from 78 to 84

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  22. You are most welcome. As far as I am...

    You are most welcome.

    As far as I am concerned, the military was the best thing that happened to me. I joined as an untidy angry young man, and ended as a neat irritable old man. Some things they...
  23. Any current or retired Army officers on here please? Advice for my daughter.

    Nothing sinister involved, and no initiation ceremonies (though other elements may have differed).

    By irritating, read seemingly endless room and kit inspections, running everywhere (often with...
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    I don’t think you need to be a type per se, just understand that there will be slightly odd hurdles to get over, certainly at the beginning. I rather hope the more irritating and petty ones have...
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    Well, well……Class of 82 for me.


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