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RAF Hercules planes rescue 150 from Libya desert

Discussion in 'Syria, Mali, Libya, Middle East & North Africa' started by scalieback, Feb 26, 2011.

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  1. scalieback

    scalieback LE

    BBC News - RAF Hercules planes rescue 150 from Libya desert
     
    scalieback, Feb 26, 2011
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  2. the_boy_syrup

    the_boy_syrup LE Book Reviewer

    Are hey breeding out there?
    Last week there were reported to be 350 Brits in Libya
    Today they claim to have lifted over 600 and they've gone back again

    I assume Malta still has good weather and posh hotels
    How will the aircrew justify diverting to the Bahamas?
     
    the_boy_syrup, Feb 26, 2011
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  3. postman_twit

    postman_twit LE

    There must be a 6 star hotel in Malta nowadays!
     
    postman_twit, Feb 26, 2011
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  4. heard_it_all_before

    heard_it_all_before LE

    Having spent time at Luqa I can safely say that your comment is pretty accurate as the Maltese treat British Forces to top notch treatment and for this lot it'll be not far of Royalty standards...
     
    heard_it_all_before, Feb 26, 2011
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  5. Spank-it

    Spank-it LE

    I'm more puzzled by this brilliant piece of reporting.

    "However, it is understood that some 300 British citizens remain in desert camps in Libya and a Royal Navy frigate is heading to Benghazi to help them leave".

    Are they IN the desert or not ?
     
    Spank-it, Feb 26, 2011
    #5
  6. chocolate_frog

    chocolate_frog

    ah, The Republic of Malta GC.

    The George Cross Island, who stood against the Nazis shoulder to shoulder (if seperated geographically by a few miles) alongside teh British. With only Faith, Hope and Charity in their hearts.
     
    chocolate_frog, Feb 26, 2011
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  7. exile1

    exile1 LE

    Too much information in the public domain. Politicians I suspect wanting good news bandied about. If further ops are required I suspect it may be that bit more difficult [or not, but why take any more risk than needed].
     
    exile1, Feb 26, 2011
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  8. Cuddles

    Cuddles LE

    In their skies...

    [​IMG]

    This clown queered their hearts against UK but I think they are over that now!

    [​IMG]
     
    Cuddles, Feb 26, 2011
    #8
  9. whitecity

    whitecity LE

    Aaaaahhhhh!!!!

    Faith, Hope and Charity.

    One of my all time favourite aviation myths. :)

    Nevertheless:-

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    whitecity, Feb 26, 2011
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  10. Pigshyt_Freeman

    Pigshyt_Freeman LE

    The Telegraph has now applied the Balcony Rule and decided that the credit belongs to 'them'.

    balcony.JPG
     
    Pigshyt_Freeman, Feb 26, 2011
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  11. sapperbraindead

    sapperbraindead War Hero

    I expect the evacuees will sue for compensation,having incurred terminal C-130 ear damage!!
     
    sapperbraindead, Feb 26, 2011
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  12. Joker62

    Joker62 LE Book Reviewer
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    They'll probably want it for not recieving a choice of meals after having a slack handful of horrorbags thrown at them and no inflight entertainment.
     
    Joker62, Feb 26, 2011
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  13. Joker62

    Joker62 LE Book Reviewer
    1. Arrse on 2 Wheels
    2. London
    3. Vinyl Addicts Group

    Knowing the Navy and their track record, they'll probably percieve the desert as an extension of the beach and run it aground 2500 miles inland ^^
     
    Joker62, Feb 26, 2011
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  14. daywalker

    daywalker LE Reviewer

    I wonder if anyone picked up THEM for their hair being too long and uniform not being ironed when they came out the herc?
     
    daywalker, Feb 26, 2011
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  16. sapperbraindead

    sapperbraindead War Hero

    Just looked liked Maltese policemen!
     
    sapperbraindead, Feb 26, 2011
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