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What the hell, Jan? You have to wear a reflective vest so the civilians always know where you're at? 
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Lucky13
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What the hell, Jan? You have to wear a reflective vest so the civilians always know where you're at?
I knooooow.......makes it bl**dy impossible to skive!!
Airframes
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Jan, I'll give a copy of your mugshot to my neighbour. He can put it on the mantle piece, to keep his toddler away from the fire ..........
Lucky13
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....and cookies, Christmas pressies and....
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Njaco
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Soldier, do you have a larger version? I actually think the one I used is pretty good unless you want it changed. Very cool pic BTW!
They use Anchor Steam as one of the components of concrete over there. And as a floor wax......
Lucky13
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We have a few US...eerrrmmmm..... intoxicating beverages, that could, possibly, be used as an individual libation, in some quantity, but of questionable quality....
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Njaco
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Finn-R
Airman
Alright, you asked for it... Here I am... I did look a lot "prettier" after the Margarita had been "downed"
Matt308
Glock Perfection
A local Mexican joint used to serve Margaritas like that in the bar while you waited for your table. But they soon realized that people would consume them and miss their names being called or they just got drunk and went home without eating. They no longer serve them in such large sizes. Great pic.
vikingBerserker
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That is a great pic!
They couldn't find a bigger glass? ....
Alex .
Airman 1st Class
I've only just looked through this thread, and it's great putting names to faces as I go. As has been said, it's great how diverse forums are, I am on a few bike - related ones, but none seem as personal (or forgiving) as here.
So here's me, no aircraft, unfortunately
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Little did I know at the time, but some of the wreckage of a B-26 Marauder (44-68072), which crashed the 1st February 1945 lies about 100 metres from where I am stood.
I plan to return for the anniversary and lay a little tribute at the site. Unfortunately, the area, called Carnedd Llewellyn opposite was known as a bit of an aircraft graveyard during the second world war. Many lads were lost in training accidents in the area, the forgotten casualties... A fair amount of wreckage still remains on some of these crash sites, and I will get round to exploring a few of these sites in the coming year
So here's me, no aircraft, unfortunately
...Little did I know at the time, but some of the wreckage of a B-26 Marauder (44-68072), which crashed the 1st February 1945 lies about 100 metres from where I am stood.
http://www.lamr.co.uk/Crashes/44-68072.htm
I plan to return for the anniversary and lay a little tribute at the site. Unfortunately, the area, called Carnedd Llewellyn opposite was known as a bit of an aircraft graveyard during the second world war. Many lads were lost in training accidents in the area, the forgotten casualties...
A fair amount of wreckage still remains on some of these crash sites, and I will get round to exploring a few of these sites in the coming year
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Airframes
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Good stuff Alex. I have a small book covering most of the crash sites in Snowdonia and North Wales. Also got an OS map of my local area which I marked with every known crash site (in the Peak District) about thirty years ago, and there are lots!
Many of the crashes were due to the same thing - descending in bad weather for Burtonwood, only to find that the clouds had hills in them.
I think I visited about half of them, so probably about 30 or more, back in the days when I was still fit. Now, because of the stupid arthritis, I wouldn't even be able to get over a dry stone wall, let alone tab across the peat and tussock grass for miles!
Many of the crashes were due to the same thing - descending in bad weather for Burtonwood, only to find that the clouds had hills in them.
I think I visited about half of them, so probably about 30 or more, back in the days when I was still fit. Now, because of the stupid arthritis, I wouldn't even be able to get over a dry stone wall, let alone tab across the peat and tussock grass for miles!
Alex .
Airman 1st Class
I have just picked one up too, and have found a decent site that gives a good description on the background behind the accident. I realise there are around 120 crash sites on the Peaks! A few round my way seem to be USAAF, including two or three ferrying crews home following the end of the war. It can get pretty horrific on the ground with 0 visibility, let alone flying at 300mph...
I'm also keen on visiting the site of Lincoln RF511, a member of the crew, Ronald Forsdyke held the DFC, having completed 50 sorties with 405 squadron, RCAF on Lancs. The pilot was Sqn Ldr Shore MC AFC. I did a little research, he was shot down March 27th 1941 in Wellington R1335 and taken captive. He escaped in October 1941 through a tunnel, and made a 'home run' earning him the Military Cross in 1944.
A decent list of sites across the UK: Aircraft Crash sites in Wales
BikerBabe
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I'll see myself out...
Airframes
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Nice one Maria!
Lucky13
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Yous two have been hanging out too much!
BikerBabe
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B****cks, you can never hang out too much with Terry!
Lucky13
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Can't argue with that!
Haven't done that...
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