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Old 18th Dec 2023, 10:41
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With losses accelerating over Germany, it was deemed inexpedient to pursue suspicions that he’d lied about his height when enlisting.
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The downside of Hoskins' very hard landing was a remarkable case of spinal compression. The upside was every step he took was accompanied by accordion music.

- Ed
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Old 18th Dec 2023, 17:14
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The puns about his new assignment to the Electrical Shop were a predictable side effect of his transfer.
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Don't worry Chuck we had the Sengo refit the periscope on your Spit so you can use it to look forward.
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Originally Posted by Fly-by-Wife
In the new, woke, RAF, their sizeist remarks had put them in his thrall forever! Sewing on his shoulder patch was the first of many tasks in store for them
No Apart-height on this Squadron!
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Strange coincidence or lucky coincidence that so many Jockeys were just the right size for the Spitfire ?
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Just like in our flight training, I guess I am still head and shoulders above you.
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Taking flying low seriously
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Old 19th Dec 2023, 07:01
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The new intake's lack of height was down to an inadvertent typo in the training order for "Shorts" pilots.......
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"Hmmm, a little short to fly Fighters...Do you have experience with a Dirigible?"
"That's what she said!"
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Mid-upper and tail gunners welcome their new ball turret gunner to the crew.
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No matter how bad the flak, Joe always pressed all the way to the target —and then paused an extra half-second. No one was going to call him short.
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Last orders folks.
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Old 19th Dec 2023, 19:40
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Pilot Officer Shortarse wonndered why he was never chosen as right marker on parades.
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Harrison gave a whole new meaning to the term Low Level Nav.
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Old 20th Dec 2023, 06:13
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...aaaand a worthy Runner up to Coco the Monkey for Britain's Got Astronauts is...
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Old 20th Dec 2023, 10:29
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He started his career as an electrician, but quit over his nickname.
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Old 20th Dec 2023, 10:50
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No, it's not really working way down here. Should I try pinning it to the side of his cap?
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Brave man. Joining Bomber Command is putting one foot in the grave.

Looks like two feet to me.
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Ok the trophy this year will be delivered in Santa's stocking and…….

The winner as Cavuman with
The downside of Hoskins' very hard landing was a remarkable case of spinal compression. The upside was every step he took was accompanied by accordion music.

- Ed

Second place goes to Buster with
aaaand a worthy Runner up to Coco the Monkey for Britain's Got Astronauts is...[/QUOTE]
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