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by Airspeed
03 Jun 2024, 05:33
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: BBMF Spitfire and Sqn Ldr Mark Long
Replies: 3
Views: 49

Re: BBMF Spitfire and Sqn Ldr Mark Long

Apparently, this means absolutely nothing to our Members.
I'm so disappointed.
by Airspeed
03 Jun 2024, 05:31
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: CBFS SPOTTER - part 2
Replies: 108
Views: 142953

Re: CBFS SPOTTER - part 2

03-06-24 Flying boat of some sort; what sort?
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by Airspeed
03 Jun 2024, 04:59
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: CBFS SPOTTER - part 2
Replies: 108
Views: 142953

Re: CBFS SPOTTER - part 2

Results 27-05-24
In neat vic formation, three badge getters this week:
Brian (Bridon Bear), Mick (woody901), PeteP.
The subject was a C.A.P. 1 Planalto, a WWII trainer from South America. I told you it was tricky.
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by Airspeed
03 Jun 2024, 02:46
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday Lee (51)
Replies: 0
Views: 4

Happy Birthday Lee (51)

Stepped off the quay, Lee?
Many Happy Returns.
by Airspeed
01 Jun 2024, 02:02
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: BBMF Spitfire and Sqn Ldr Mark Long
Replies: 3
Views: 49

BBMF Spitfire and Sqn Ldr Mark Long

Received a feed today, telling me that last Saturday, both names in this topic heading were lost in a crash.
I checked, but couldn't find any references to the tragedy here.
It was attributed to the BBC, so I assume the truth of it.
Sad news, and R.I.P. Mark :'(
by Airspeed
01 Jun 2024, 00:26
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday TobyV (undated)
Replies: 8
Views: 64

Re: Happy Birthday TobyV (undated)

Hello chaps, thanks for the wishes. I pop in now and again although I couldn't tell you ........ ......... I did visit the Polish Aviation Museum in Krakow earlier this year and I ought to post some photos here in E&SS if anyone's interested? Hope you are all doing well. Toby Glad you dropped i...
by Airspeed
31 May 2024, 02:25
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Incredibly edible?
Replies: 10
Views: 114

Re: Incredibly edible?

I guess that not too strange, Mike. back around 5,000 BC Egyptians used powdered ashes from oxen hooves, myrrh, egg shells and pumice as a dental cream and around 1,000 BC, Persians added burnt shells of snails and oysters along with gypsum, herbs and honey .. mmmmmm good! :) Human nature never cha...
by Airspeed
30 May 2024, 10:44
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Incredibly edible?
Replies: 10
Views: 114

Re: Incredibly edible?

DaveG wrote:
30 May 2024, 07:30
But does it contain nuts? *-)
Just some ground walnut shell to move those hard-to-shift hairs :-O
by Airspeed
30 May 2024, 05:42
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday TobyV (undated)
Replies: 8
Views: 64

Happy Birthday TobyV (undated)

Many Happy Returns Toby.
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by Airspeed
30 May 2024, 05:38
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Incredibly edible?
Replies: 10
Views: 114

Re: Incredibly edible?

Humm??? But is it edible? From poison.org: The Bottom Line Toothpaste usually contains fluoride. Swallowing it can cause an upset stomach. Although large amounts of fluoride can be toxic, small unintentional ingestions of over-the-counter, fluoride-containing toothpaste are unlikely to be toxic. I ...