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    Free World War 1 Course

    This could have gone in Courses, but I thought it would be better in here. Future Learn are offering a FREE online course about the development of the military use of the aeroplane during WW1 Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ww1-aviation The course is conducted online starts, on 20...
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    Simon Weston Knighthood Petition

    Following the Simon Weston 'People's Portrait' programme one of the guys on PPRUNE has raised a petition to have Simon Weston made a Knight. The link to the petition is here if you want to support it.
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    What might have been ...

    There is an interesting video on the DT website looking at some historic designs from the BAE Archive that never 'got off the ground'. I particularly like MUSTARD and the 'Fighter Jet Take Off Platform'.
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    'Defence Cuts could risk safety of the nation'

    Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has warned that 'Defence Cuts could risk safety of the nation'. Makes you wonder why he didn't get made Archbishop of Canterbury doesn't it? He isn't happy with the expanded role of reservists. Thoughts?
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    dress regulations

    Away you go: This should be interesting...
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    Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

    Just spotted this whilst perusing the TV schedules: In the heady post-war years of the 1950s and 60s, British flying was at its zenith and its aircraft industry flourished in a dazzling display of ingenuity and design brilliance. Having invented the jet engine, Britain was now set to lead the...
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    Tories are dullards - Official

    Psychologists have discovered that having right wing views is linked to a low intellect. Its in the Daily Mail so it must be true <link> Thoughts?
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    The Professionals Movie

    Good News! With the news full of doom and gloom I came across this story in the papers at lunchtime "Beware the bubble perm: The Professionals set for big-screen revival". So the question for Goaters: Who would your modern Bodie, Doyle and Cowley be, and what is the modern equivalent of the...
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    What a Prize !!!

    If anyone was in any doubt about the travel benefits of our job look at this from the Grauniad: It even makes the place sound nice: If you are interested: http://www.guardian.co.uk/falkland-islands/competition/win-a-holiday-to-the-falklands. Got to wonder what the other GREAT prizes are.
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    US military develops anti-aircraft laser - News Item

    Just seen this in the Telegraph online: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/4563202/US-military-develops-anti-aircraft-laser.html Seems that the SPAMS have invented a Humvee mounted Laser system that has taken out 3 UAVs in testing. It seems some US designers have been...
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    Loose Article Check Required

    Just seen this on the Beeb: Spacewalker drops tool bag So anyone available for a loose article check? Thread merged with earlier version Hu
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    Military needs 'breathing space'

    I know it's early days but it looks like the new SoS gets it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7725133.stm
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    Brown set to carry out Reshuffle

    The BBC is reporting that Brown is set to carryout a cabinet reshuffle. Therefore I think it is Fantasy Defence Secretary time. Who do you think would make a good Defence Secretary, no need for them to be an MP. My suggestion would be Gen Dannet, any other offers?
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    PM in Afghanistan

    The PM is visiting Helmand. He has obviously been reading the Goat and is keen to placate Dolly:
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    CDS Extended

    Just seen on all the news thats new and approved, that CDS has been extended in post - expected to serve until 2011. Oh Goody, are they trying to make the other half of us want to leave as well?
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