10yr old article posted as 'news'

[bollotom]

Looks like the MoD have raided the bank and ordered 22 Airbus 300s. 8O


Edit to delete LINK pending current info

 

[Topstop]

Linky???????????????? please, production stopped 2007

Aaaah A400s! not 300s all is now clear.

 

[EarlyChop]

wait, so their not going to sack any staff from the raf?

support 5500 staff? a gennie could do that!

 

[Purple_twiglet]

Given that the link is dated 2001, I suggest this thread is not exactly current, and hence is moving to the gash barge.

 

[bollotom]

Given that the link is dated 2001, I suggest this thread is not exactly current, and hence is moving to the gash barge.

I was in a rush with the link as I saw it this afternoon on BBC News, then the Japan earthquake took over. I'll dig it out.

 

[oldseadog]

As you well know, it may take a little time to filter any new development proposals to the lower decks!

Jeez!

OSD

 

[bollotom]

As you well know, it may take a little time to filter any new development proposals to the lower decks!

Jeez!

OSD

Ah well. Can't find a link. The upshot is that EADS have asked for a rescue package for the air-tanker (A400?) And MoD have agreed to 22 instead of 25 aircraft. If I can find a link that is current I'll post it. I know I wasn't dreaming.

 

[oldseadog]

Dreaming of currents? Not a fruitcake are you?

Why do I always find myself on the Gash Barge??

OSD

 

[bollotom]

Dreaming of currents? Not a fruitcake are you?

Why do I always find myself on the Gash Barge??

OSD

We all find our own levels sooner or later, OSD. :-D

 

[soleil]

Ah well. Can't find a link. The upshot is that EADS have asked for a rescue package for the air-tanker (A400?) And MoD have agreed to 22 instead of 25 aircraft. If I can find a link that is current I'll post it. I know I wasn't dreaming.

Nations sign £3bn deal to save RAF plane : South West : Insider News : Insider Media Ltd

 

[bollotom]

Nations sign £3bn deal to save RAF plane : South West : Insider News : Insider Media Ltd

Thanks for that, Soleil. Don't have a link either for the shooting on or near HMS Astute. Just breaking on BBC news.

BBC News - 'Shooting' near submarine HMS Astute in Southampton

Ah. There we are, I'm getting good at this,

 

[janner]

Not really its been put on two other threads already

 

[bollotom]

Not really its been put on two other threads already

Thanks for that, Janner. Nice to see that 1311 is before 13 and a bit. :-D

Edit to correct incorrect correction.