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123 AND FRIENDS HIT HENDON ________________ Hendon Air Museum had a larger than expected amount of visitors on Sunday 25th November despite the weather being somewhat damp. Members of 123 and friends met up, some for the first time, to take in the atmosphere and view the superb displays of the many vintage aircraft housed there. As the 123 staff car from the Midlands drew up, Mad, Matty, Grandad and Nanna were waiting, with Mad bearing a few choice gifts for Klaw for which Klaw is grateful. Shortly after the meet up with Wasp, Mad, Stab (nice chap for a Jerry) made his appearance with Slapp close behind The first place to be visited had to be the Battle Of Britain hall which is a few yards away from the main building. Inside the hall one of the most impressive aircraft is the Stuka, an aircraft of impressive size, which caused so many sailors to lose their lives and so increase rationing for all Britons. Much time was spent examining the BF109 which gives our Spitfires and Hurricanes a difficult time in the skies over southern England. Whilst in the Battle Of Britain hall, P.O. Oxspring received a coded message that JG5 Jerry had arrived, Oxo went to greet him. Jerry is allegedly an expert in the art of deception and somehow persuaded Oxo that he really was of British stock and wanted to call a truce for the day. Hostilities were ceased and Jerry stayed with the 123 party for the remainder of their visit. As the delegation left the Battle of Britain hall, the very tall ex potato barron from Margate introduced himself, the chaps were pleased to meet him and his family. There has been some speculation as to just who is the tallest member of 123, some pundits reckon Longun, and others say SClub, what do you say?
Left to Right Stab, Longun, Oxo, SClub, Klaw, Moggy, Wasp, Jerry, Mad. Who is the smallest? In the present company, it looks like it might be Klaw. _______________________
_____________________ OFFICERS CLUB, CLOSURE DANGER? The Cat & Parrot public house has for sometime provided a back room for Officers to relax in away from the hussle and bustle of the main bar. Despite the bar being staffed, and always clean warm and welcoming, it has seen it’s patronage suffer somewhat over the last few months. Concern has been shown by the management “we may consider using the space for other purposes” said a spokeswoman. Suggestions from the regulars of the Cat & Parrot on it’s future use are welcomed. _________________________ JG
123 versus 123 IAP __________________ PILOTS
ON SECONDMENT ____________
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PILOTS ARE GETTING YOUNGER!! Our pilots are getting younger according to a recent survey of applications to 123. The most recent addition is P.O. Matty. P.O. Matty has been coached by Mad over the course of the last few weeks in the art of aerial combat and has been welcomed into the home of 123 by all the chaps. __________________ REVIEW
OF PILOTS ROSTA DUE SOON __________________ _______________
____________________ The editorial staff wish to thank their major sponsor ‘Biscuitscan’ for taking up advertising space, your patronage is welcome. __________________________ Previous editions to read
_____________________ LINKS TO OTHER PLACES 123 chaps
have made friends with many other flight sim fans, we thought it only
fitting for links to their sites be provided here.
If we have missed any of you out we apologise. If you would like a
link in the next edition of LDR or have any contributions to make please
send your submission to klaw123@hotmail.com |
CURRIED EGG'S.......RUMOURS SCOTCHED!!! Reported
by Hugh Jampton. ________________ For
the past few week's RAF Linton Dagget has been consumed with intrigue.
The concern has been levelled at the growing size of Luci Goldfinch's
midriff.
Previous enquiries by your
intrepid reporter have been hampered by the Official Secrets Act as a
cloud of mystery enveloped the home base of 123 Squadron. The
veil has finally been lifted at a small press conference held earlier
today. Prior to the meeting called by Squadron Leader Harry Lucas DFC,
the illusive "Miss"Goldfinch's only comments refered to water
retention or, and I quote "Something I must have eaten!".
Other members of the Gryphon Squadron inner circle made references to
curried egg's.
However, Squadron Leader "Lucky"Lucas
has announced that his Chief Test Pilot and personnel assistant is, as
he put it,"Heavy with pilot". Miss Goldfinch when questioned,
laid the blame squarely at the door of Pilot Officer Thomas Catlow.
Pilot Officer Catlow was present
at the meeting, his only comment was brief,"Guilty, but with
reservations !" Pilot Officer's Duggin and Pembright were
conspicuious by their absence, the official line being that, they had
both voulanteered for a (very convenient) dangerous mission!.
Pilot Officer Catlow spoke to me privately later that evening
at the Cat and Parrot Inn, at which time I found him slightly the
worse for drink, studying a small photograph of the afor-mentioned
pilot.
Glancing upon the snap shot his referal to
"reservations" became more clear, he then proceeded to say
"I can't get this feeling out of my mind...that pipe and moustache
look strangely familiar !" Further developments may surface when the new pilot arrives,according to an Air Ministry memo, in mid' February of next year.....watch this space. __________________ The editorial staff always welcome contributions from it's readership, here is an example from Von. Oxohofen
JG
123 depart for Russian front. 16.00
uhr on December 1st, 1942, the sun was watering away as the
December damp cold began to creep in, a hot meal was on von wespe’s
and klaue’s mind as they approached the small but warm canteen on
Abbeville field, The smell of garlic sausage hung in the still air,
suddenly a lone JU 52 transport plane side slipped in over the perimeter
hedge, the. three engines clattering lazily as it seemed to float to the
grass strip, then, with a deep growl and a rush of air three fw 190’s
followed over as it touched down, the white shield of jg123 glinted
unmistakably on their side, the 190’s pulled a hard turn left and
upwards and in then a gentle arc to begin their final landing approach . “Zoe!!
Who kan zat be?” Snorted wespe distastefully, “Gott knows”
retorted klaue, “all I can say is they must be important to get von
rizz and his schwarm to escort them!” A
Merc came racing out past them as they opened the door to the canteen,
they threw their gloves in the fire hearth and after kicking von
kater’s cat out of the way then stood warming themselves in front of
the log fire, a shout went up,” YOU TWO!! Move yourselves from there,
those bloody extra wide jodhpurs are stopping all the heat!!” Klaue
turned with a smile to see his old chum Messermiester sat in the corner
playing skat with von Kater. The dislodged cat threw itself headlong
onto kater’s knee and spat at messermiester who in turn smacked it
round the chops with a “frankfurter”. Through
the window they could see the ju52 had taxied to a halt and only one man
got out, he had to stoop as he got in the merc his glasses glinting in
the low sun. The 190’s came whistling in, “ah there’s rizz,
oxohofen, and who’s that with his bloody wheels up?? The first two
made an impressive three point landing, but the last skidded in on its
belly, past the merc and into the latrine block, “shitzer” exclaimed
wespe, “exactly!” said klaue sniggering, his small moustache
twitching on his lip. The
merc screeched to a halt just outside the canteen window and Schmellie
who was peeling spuds jumped to his feet as he glimpsed the tall
visitor, mine gott!! It’s Dolfo, a mass panic ensued! girlie magazines
were covered with copies of “signal”, ziggareten were stubbed out
and replaced with cigars (dolfo style) caps and uniform all quicly put
in place on hangers and the cat thrown out of the windw, the door opened
with a whoosh. “ZO!!
Flieger!! Ze haff gut hunting of late ja?, are zer englisher tommies
coming out to play?”” Ja voll !” wespe clicked his heels and
snapped to attention,” ve haff sent them home with their tails between
their legs many
times!”Gutt!!” I am glad to hear it, as I have news and a new kampf
for you!” There
was a shuffling and pushing as von oxohofen, von rizz and a slightly
dishevelled von baltfarter slid in the small room Dolfo looked across at
baltfarter , who seemed a little nervous, he new that dolfo had seen his
wheels up landing (it was not the first!). “Please excuse me hier
dolfo” he piped up before dolfo had he chance to utter a word,” but
my dog jumped out of the back and knocked the under cart lever as I
approached,” this baltfarter new would ease the situation as dolfo was
a dog lover too,” ah zo! Zen alls explained, worry no more” said
dolfo, trying to ignore the fact that baltfarter’s dog had just peed
down his riding boots, the steam rising as he began to announce the real
motive of his visit? “Gentlemen,
I am here to tell you that jg 123 will be going to the Russian front
immediately!!, some of you will stay behind till more aircraft are
available, schmellie, madtt, boggunfluge, von sclubben and longschuttz
will stay behind and finish things off here, to follow soon. I promise
you all many gutten jagger against the Ivan, any questions??” The
air was still as we all new it was just a matter of time before this was
to happen, zo experten, see you over the ost!! Dolfo
turned on his heel and strutted out towards the waiting ju52 which was
belching smoke as it coughed into life, then as if rehearsed, a flight
of 109’s blistered over at tree height to take up the escort back to
Berlin. von
klaue raised his glass”Well there we have it mine flieger’s, we will
drink tonight, for another chapter in the history of 123 is about to
begin!” ______________________________________ 123
CFS PROJECT ABANDONED!! It was reported in the last edition of the LDR that there were plans for the development of 123 CFS, however the Air Ministry has issued bulletin 231 which mentions “some unforeseen incompatibilities between certain aspects of the project” We can report that there are no further plans to develop 123 CFS at the moment, we will keep you advised if things change. _______________________
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ANOTHER MIGHTY EAGLE LANDS AT LINTON DAGGET The expansion of Linton Dagget airfield goes on and brings with it another of our fellow pilots from over the atlantic. Mr Roughcut has been seen in the Cat and Parrot on many occasions recently, it has been rumoured the P.O Pembright has offered to supply Mr Roughcut with a few beers until his papers have been put in order and he has exchanged his $ for £. The going exchange rate is $1.00=12’s/6d _________ ____________ INTEL
REVEALS MM’S LATEST PHOTOGRAPH Air Ministry official have revealed just what that crack Luftwaffe pilot Messermeister looks like at close range. “it’s an awful fright” said Guy Duggin. So look out chaps, check your six the next snapper may well be MesserMeister.
__________ __________ Local Weather Forecast A chilly day with colds and flu is in prospect, however, sunshine from the east will make the day seem quite bright. Tonight increasing frost may lead to icy runways by dawn. This forecast bought to you by the use of aged Bladderwrack and pine cone. __________________________ __________________________ HENDON PHOTO SPECIAL As usual, the LDR had a photographer along with the Hendon party and took these poor quality snaps.
Jerry & Klaw
Jerry & Oxo
Klaw & 109
Moggy & 109
Mad & Matty
Mad, Wasp & Longun
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