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Old April 3rd 04, 02:16 PM
BAToulson
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In article , "F.L. Whiteley"
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One thing about the old RAF clubs, 50p launches. Did some 5+ hours flights
from those;^) Cable mending with the 4/3
wind and a reef knot was nearly as fast as with swaging tools.


Yeah, but the taxpayer was unwillingly co-opted into chipping in another £5.00
per launch!!!

Barney
UK
 




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