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Is Deadspin's going to have its own version of The Slot?

They were also gate crashed by a Brazilian Hen Party (Bachelorette Party) and he's been invited to the wedding!

AugustaWestlands did this with the EH-101 for the Japanese SDF; the ac were assembled and test flown in Yeovil, Somerset in the UK and then sent to Japan for assembly and delivery.

It's not illegal to cross the line on foot. BUT! The UCI rules state that you must have your bike with you as you cross the line.

Mark Renshaw joined him, which is all Cav needed tbh. They have the added benefit of DDQ having Edwald Boasson Hagen, who has combined with Renshaw and they were instrumental in getting Cav his first two wins this Tour.

This happens during Exercise JOINT WARRIOR that takes place twice a year off the coast of Scotland. It’s to enable combat units to operate in a GPS suppressed area.

This wasn’t for ground resonance trails, it was a survivability test. They were due to fire rounds of various calibres at the aircraft, specifically it’s dynamic components (synchro shafts, XMSNs etc), and it encountered ground resonance. It was controlled remotely, but they couldn’t shut it down in time

The RAF Chinook fleet has quite an interesting backstory in procurement and upgrades/modification. The majority of the fleet are upgraded HC Mk1 (30), purchased at the tale end of the 70s with deliveries beginning in 1980. Several were sent to the Falkland Islands to assist in the assault to retake the islands, but

It's a Vauxhall Astra isn't it?

Its the holder for the Tax Disc that, until recently, had to be displayed to drive legally on UK roads.

Didn’t mention which nation! A couple for the WAFUs of the Fleet Air Arms

It is a principality within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The seat used on the Gripen is a Martin-Baker Mk 10L, a variation of the extremely successful ejector seat introduced in the 1970s. Don’t forget, whether the seat operates as it should also depends on the level of maintenance its subjected to. If a seat is not maintained correctly, than the sequence will not complete

In the bible, Nimrod is a king who is known as a mighty hunter. Whilst in service, the AC was known as the Mighty Hunter.

We, the RAF, no longer do this. It causes there airframe to fizz and corrode

Probably Main Rotor Blades (MRBs). When the RAF Chinooks are transported via C17s, the MRBs are often placed in the cabin.

Crew Chiefs complained of being motion sick during use. It's because the weapon is stabilised and they're moving with the A/C causing disconnect between the senses.

Mike Brown, Harlequins and England full back, will sit out this Sunday's game against Ireland in the Six Nations.

Chris, look for reports on hailstorm damage at Kandahar in 2013. Numerous rotary and fixed wing assets damaged requiring, in some cases, millions of £ of repair.

Just want to say, that's a lovely shot of Bristol's Floating Harbour. It's quite an interesting idea and another display of Isambark Kingdom Brunel's engineering prowess.