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  1. 27th July 2020, 12:40 PM #811
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
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    I doubt you need an underwire bra Rick, yet.

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    Yes, I always use to make sure my Bra had no metal parts when I was flying. Not sure about the metalic ones though.
    Not sure about you, OF.

    Quote Originally Posted by NavyDiver View Post
    This is trivia and on compass Denham to top of Dirk Hartog Island WA several times on a fantastic fishing trip. I used the compass just once . The Island is about 80km North to South. I had a loverly run 80km north after missing by that margin. No Bra on but diving and fishing gear or a crappy compass made me look like a goose
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    I doubt you need an underwire bra Rick, yet.


    Not sure about you, OF.


    You always struck me as a commando fan, James.

    No thanks Ian. My tackle box is on water only sir

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    No Bra on but diving and fishing gear or a crappy compass made me look like a goose
    Just as well there were no Hunting Parties out that day then or you may have got a few buckshot up yer Jacksy..
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    Cats' Eyes, the rubber, reflecting road delineates, were invented by a Yorkshireman, Percy Shaw in 1934. He patented the invention and started manufacturing them, distributing them worldwide. He received an OBE, for his idea, in 1965.
    Later in life Percy was interviewed about his invention and stated the concept came to him one morning, when all he could see through the thick fog, was the eyes of a cat walking toward him. He elaborated with, if the cat had been walking away, he would have invented a pencil sharpener.
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    I have observed an NCO in the army take compass bearings with his hand holding his compass resting on his rifle barrel.

    We didn't care if he was 1500mtrs out on his loc.

    On exercise thumb up your bum and mind in neutral
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    Quote Originally Posted by ramblingboy42 View Post
    I have observed an NCO in the army take compass bearings with his hand holding his compass resting on his rifle barrel.

    We didn't care if he was 1500mtrs out on his loc.

    On exercise thumb up your bum and mind in neutral
    Quietly laughing at the result.
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    Quietly laughing at the result.


    It may have been a lookalike wooden Prismatic Compass.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NavyDiver View Post
    This is trivia and on compass Denham to top of Dirk Hartog Island WA several times on a fantastic fishing trip. I used the compass just once . The Island is about 80km North to South. I had a loverly run 80km north after missing by that margin. No Bra on but diving and fishing gear or a crappy compass made me look like a goose
    Had the compass been 'Swung'?
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    After an 80 km run it is certain something would have been swinging.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4bee View Post
    After an 80 km run it is certain something would have been swinging.
    I have run more than 50k a few times. I might try 80 once I can walk again properly - Admit it is a sickness

    Trivia is needed to hide some silly reality for me now before I get back to work


    Try building a mock up Aircraft Carrier, run speed boats around it then bow it up Being I have been involved with making old ships an other things go BANG plus on several fun Naval exercises this had me smiling.
    Iran did. Could not find any I SUNK it pics.

    I have to acknowledge therefore A few Exocet and Harpoon missiles missed a target once I recall during one fun time I was watching



    Update- the hits are shown here The incoming missile appears to bounce off the water. Worth a look.
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