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Origin RAF - where the term is used to describe the well-oiled machinations and perfectly choreographed organisational masterpiece that is otherwise known as day-to-day life.

Red noses, orange wigs, big boots and as much Flopac as you can fit in an ammo box - or that the QM will issue. It can only be a Spinning Bow Tie Extravaganza.

Collapse in laughter as the boss's doors fall off etc. You know the score! A very similar - if not indistinguishable - state of affairs to a Cake and Arse Party.

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