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  1. 24-02-2009, 10:39 #1
    fly_guy
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    Before Callsign indicators

    Can anyone remember what was the term used for the system of callsigns such as Bluebell, Ironsides etc
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    Re: Before Callsign indicators

    Weren't they called appointment titles?
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    Re: Before Callsign indicators

    Quote Originally Posted by fly_guy
    Can anyone remember what was the term used for the system of callsigns such as Bluebell, Ironsides etc
    Seek, and ye shall find...

    http://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Appointment_Titles
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  4. 24-02-2009, 11:14 #4
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    Re: Before Callsign indicators

    Thanks for the link - just what Starlight ordered.
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  5. 24-02-2009, 21:43 #5
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    Re: Before Callsign indicators

    Always hated hearing

    "Sunray Major is heading to your location"
    "Is it a crime to hit a student across the back of the head with a snooker ball in a sock?"

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