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SpaceX

Last post by Boac « Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:02 am
Posted in Space Related (& Freight) Ops
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by TheGreenGoblin » Wed May 27, 2020 3:54 am » in Space Related (& Freight) Ops
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Demo-2 will mark SpaceX's first launch of a Crew Dragon capsule carrying astronauts — a major moment for NASA's human spaceflight, which has been...

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Trump has appointed Jared Isaacman as his new administrator of NASA. As one of Musk's 'spacewalk' crew I suspect SpaceX may have an easier time under...
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Last post by Boac
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:02 am
The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI

Last post by Boac « Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:46 am
Posted in Crewroom
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by admin2 » Sun May 12, 2024 3:44 pm » in Crewroom
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....and so it was. V is now closed.

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Interesting! Amazon (UK) produces a direct 'hit' for 'Zicam' but the item never appears on its page....? and others in the UK appear to stock it. It...
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Last post by Boac
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:46 am
Friday Jokes

Last post by OFSO « Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:14 am
Posted in Crewroom
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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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Mary had a little lamb
She kept in a bucket
And every time the lamb got out
Her bulldog tried to....
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Last post by OFSO
Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:14 am
SCAMMERS !

Last post by Hydromet « Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:27 am
Posted in Crewroom
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by OFSO » Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:28 pm » in Crewroom
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Transcript of a phone conversation:

Last Thursday phone rings here. Lady speaking with upper class accent.

"Can I speak to Ms (---)...

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Mate encountered a variation of the I'd like to buy the car you advertised scam today. Received an offer that looked legit. Buyer wanted a...
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Last post by Hydromet
Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:27 am
Chaos in France

Last post by llondel « Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:06 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by OFSO » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:25 am » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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Our cleaner's daughter, a very competent and organised teenager, lives in Bordeaux where she is a much-in-demand au pair, running several families...

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So few member states are net contributors to the EU budget. Biggest are France and Germany.

This realisation is a big part of the reason the UK...
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Last post by llondel
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:06 pm
The Elgin/Parthenon Marbles

Last post by Rwy in Sight « Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:49 pm
Posted in Non-Aviation Things of General and Historical Interest
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by tango15 » Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:09 pm » in Non-Aviation Things of General and Historical Interest

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I see that talks are progressing between the Greek and British governments about the Marbles, (no not those little round things you played with as...

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tango15 once again I am impressed by your knowledge of the Greek politics. Particularly that period when the Ministry of Defence was buying in an...

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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:49 pm
Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war

Last post by probes « Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:01 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 probes
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:01 pm
WTF is happening in the UK?

Last post by Woody « Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:16 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by AtomKraft » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:56 am » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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People I speak to hold normal opinions- but feel unable to express them.
Folk shrug, they don't understand what's happening, but they are sure it's...

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Awaiting a pronouncement from that well known friend of the farmers of the UK, Nigel Farage :YMPARTY:
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Last post by Woody
Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:16 pm
Lithuania: DHL freight plane crashes near Vilnius airport

Last post by PHXPhlyer « Wed Dec 04, 2024 3:39 pm
Posted in Aviation Incidents
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by probes » Mon Nov 25, 2024 9:42 am » in Aviation Incidents
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A cargo plane flying on behalf of German logistics company DHL crashed near Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania early on Monday, killing at...

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Juan's update with emphasis on leading edge flaps position:

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Last post by PHXPhlyer
Wed Dec 04, 2024 3:39 pm
Animals Behaving Badly

Last post by reddo « Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:23 pm
Posted in Crewroom
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by PHXPhlyer » Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:16 pm » in Crewroom
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Surfboard-stealing otter not taking the 'bait' as wildlife officials try to catch her

SANTA CRUZ - Catching a sea otter that's been pilfering...

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Love the ratings the owner (sorry - staff) has given.
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Last post by reddo
Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:23 pm
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Last post by probes « Wed Dec 04, 2024 11:39 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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Dunno. Considering that most of what Meghan has 'documented' about her life, even a scholarship she reportedly got, seem to be lies (now that people...
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Last post by probes
Wed Dec 04, 2024 11:39 am
Chaos in South Korea

Last post by probes « Wed Dec 04, 2024 9:27 am
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by Dushan » Tue Dec 03, 2024 2:50 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics

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Oh, Oh, could the fat one be on the move?

South Korea declares martial law for first time in 50 years over North Korea threat

South Korea...

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Somebody somewhere said the dominoes are falling - but not in the same direction.

I wonder. Did putin's Kyiv in 3 days trigger a chain of (bad)...

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Last post by probes
Wed Dec 04, 2024 9:27 am
What Song Is Your Current Soundtrack?

Last post by Karearea « Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:49 pm
Posted in Crewroom
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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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The Kinks - I'm On An Island

(thank you K & J)
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Last post by Karearea
Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:49 pm
Wot's for Tea, Ma?

Last post by Smeagol « Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:40 pm
Posted in Crewroom
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by henry crun » Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:01 pm » in Crewroom
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Am sat here at Castle Crun in front of a roaring log fire toasting hand-made crumpets and spreading them with gorgeous creamy local butter. Yummy!...

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Just cooked and eaten, salmon with parsley sauce, mashed potatoes, matchstick carrots and peas. A regular favourite.
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Last post by Smeagol
Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:40 pm
We need more

Last post by Karearea « Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:33 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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On St Barbara's Day, December 4:

Sand animation story of Saint Barbara | by Kseniya Simonova
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Last post by Karearea
Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:33 pm
Chaos in Spain

Last post by OFSO « Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:06 pm
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by OFSO » Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:44 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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The Catalan politicians have been in prison since October 2017, no charges brought against them.

Sanchez, the new socialist Prime Minister of Spain,...

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Correct. The hotel owner would fill out cards, copying the information from the passport. The cards were collected by police the next morning.
For...
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Last post by OFSO
Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:06 pm
A Little Piece of WW2 History

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Tue Dec 03, 2024 3:29 pm
Posted in Military Nostalgia
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by FD2 » Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:14 pm » in Military Nostalgia

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A Polish friend sent me this and I will use his text without alteration. My friend is not an aviator.

Came across the enclosed exhibit today, in...

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Again sitting next to a facinating old boy. Eavesdropping loads of great stories including some dirty ditties. Must be almost 100. Said he was...

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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Tue Dec 03, 2024 3:29 pm
Ratar*ed Flight attendents

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Tue Dec 03, 2024 2:03 pm
Posted in Aviation Incidents
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by OFSO » Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:44 pm » in Aviation Incidents

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Schiphol to New York, November 29th:

The two crew members of Delta, a male and a female, enjoyed a Thanksgiving layover in Amsterdam but were found...

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What a girl! Wouldn't like to take her out for drinks.

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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Tue Dec 03, 2024 2:03 pm
Departed During 2024

Last post by CharlieOneSix « Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:30 pm
Posted in Where Are They Now
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by llondel » Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:29 pm » in Where Are They Now
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First one in for this year, it seems. Niklaus Wirth compiled his last on 1st January.

Known for his work on various programming languages.

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Terry Griffiths was among the dominant snooker players of the 1980s.

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The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire) 3 Dec 2024

Former...
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Last post by CharlieOneSix
Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:30 pm
New Zealand

Last post by John Hill « Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:06 am
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

1:37 video

Prime Minister says Auckland knife terrorist was violent...

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I am sitting on the edge of my chair!
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Last post by John Hill
Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:06 am
Chaos in USA

Last post by John Hill « Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:05 am
Posted in Politics & Controversial Topics
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by barkingmad » Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:18 pm » in Politics & Controversial Topics
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About 3,000 deaths recorded after 9/11 and look where that took us?

These statistics put that casualty count into perspective, or maybe not....

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Bring it ON! Let's hear the alternative facts surrounding the COVID saga!
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Last post by John Hill
Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:05 am
Caption Competition......

Last post by CharlieOneSix « Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:21 pm
Posted in Crewroom
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by CharlieOneSix » Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:51 pm » in Crewroom
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Dragonfly WG722 of 705 Squadron RNAS Culdrose on 24 May 1961. The aircraft suffered a transmission failure, autorotated into a...

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Sikorsky soon realised you didn't need all this live ballast to keep the CofG in limits if you swapped things round and put the tailwheel in the nose...
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Last post by CharlieOneSix
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:21 pm
The New Football Thread

Last post by Woody « Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:33 pm
Posted in Crewroom
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by admin » Thu Dec 22, 2016 1:05 pm » in Crewroom
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The new football thread where personal attacks will not be appreciated. Thanks muchly.

Admin/Alison

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Expect to see this advert a few times in the next few weeks as Liverpool and Accrington Stanley have been drawn together in the 3rd round of the FA...
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Last post by Woody
Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:33 pm
Chaos in Germany

Last post by llondel « Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:11 pm
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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TLDR: “insult” the religion of peace, get fined by your government, and then get stabbed by an Islamist.

To me, this is one of their biggest...
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Last post by llondel
Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:11 pm
Electric Cars II - Not Silly!

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:49 pm
Posted in Crewroom
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by PHXPhlyer » Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:51 pm » in Crewroom
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Hertz to buy up to 65,000 electric cars from Polestar

Swedish electric car maker Polestar is selling up to 65,000 electric vehicles to Hertz...

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Solar, but not yet.
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:49 pm

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