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by simondix
26 Feb 2011, 21:57
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: New USAF Tanker...Surprise!! Surprise!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2724

Re: New USAF Tanker...Surprise!! Surprise!!!

Nearly as old as the B52's they have to refuel? Mind you they still have an Airforce to refuel.
by simondix
26 Feb 2011, 21:46
Forum: Gallery
Topic: New FSX C47.
Replies: 0
Views: 591

New FSX C47.

Just a couple of screenies of the new freeware C47 for FSX http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab322/rhenetra/fsscr019-2.jpg http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab322/rhenetra/fsscr012-5.jpg http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab322/rhenetra/fsscr005-5.jpg http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab322/rhene...
by simondix
26 Feb 2011, 21:38
Forum: CNB Forum
Topic: FS.x Dak
Replies: 12
Views: 3457

Re: FS.x Dak

Got it and waiting for some civvie repaints.

PS Put some screenies in the gallery
by simondix
23 Feb 2011, 21:28
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Christchurch NZ
Replies: 14
Views: 1100

Re: Christchurch NZ

My best wishes to all concerned out there. Good luck to the rescuers and those still trapped. Everybody else keep safe.
by simondix
23 Feb 2011, 21:25
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Driving Lesson: This is No Joke
Replies: 22
Views: 2683

Re: Driving Lesson: This is No Joke

I was always told never try to teach anybody you love to drive. It's a recipe for disaster. That's why none of my dogs can drive.
by simondix
21 Feb 2011, 08:54
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: A400 v VC10
Replies: 30
Views: 2659

Re: A400 v VC10

Paul K wrote:
Ben Watson wrote:I love the A400, looks fresh and up to the task..
It looks like a right mongrel to me. Starlifter round the flightdeck , C-17 tail and Herc-ish in between. Not a fan of it at all, but then I'm no great fan of Euro-anything really. :lol:
Mongrels are usually hardier than thoroughbreds
by simondix
17 Feb 2011, 19:33
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Mousehunt
Replies: 27
Views: 2911

Re: Mousehunt

Apparantly there is nowhere in this country that you are more than quarter of a mile from a rat. In the 19th Century they built a weather station at the top of Ben Nevis, within a fortnight it had rats.

That's my boring fact of the day.
by simondix
17 Feb 2011, 18:03
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Mousehunt
Replies: 27
Views: 2911

Re: Mousehunt

[
Just saw the video of 'Larry' on the BBC. He's a handsome boy who looks like he really means business. That rat doesn't stand a chance. :lol:

Brian[/quote]
Trouble is he won't go for the real rat that lives there.
by simondix
15 Feb 2011, 15:00
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: It makes my blood boil..!
Replies: 29
Views: 3488

Re: It makes my blood boil..!

I think manners have gone out of the window. How may people say thank you when you stop and let them cross at a Zebra crossing. Occassionally I do my Victor Meldrew bit, wind down my window and say 'Thankyou'. They look at you as if you are from a different planet. Perhaps if you have manners, you a...
by simondix
10 Feb 2011, 08:55
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Travel: Find the LZ130!
Replies: 12
Views: 1370

Re: Travel: Find the LZ130!

Who is that in the painting carrying the broomstick. I thought the USAAF had better equipment than that?