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11 May 2010 23:32 #1
by P Bellamy
This was the sight that greeted me on arrival at work this morning:
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Not allowed to say where or what the production is, but after today's other things it should be good (if not entirely nitpick-free) when it's broadcast.
Sorry about the autofocus deciding the weeds were more interesting than the background, didn't notice it until I got home tonight.
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12 May 2010 07:00 #2
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You work in a maximum security facility too?
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12 May 2010 08:24 #3
by OneEighthBit
Very nice! Even has the gas patch on the wing!
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12 May 2010 09:07 #4
by SNAFU
Very nice! Even has the gas patch on the wing!
Apologies if this has been covered before (I did search).
What is a Gas Patch for, I've seen them on Lancs ?
At a guess does it warn that the aircraft is carrying compressed gas cylinders ?
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12 May 2010 09:15 #5
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No, the patch is coated with a substance which changes colour in the presence of (usually) mustard gas thereby providing an indication of a hazard.
Used to have them on pillar(mail) boxes too.
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12 May 2010 14:47 #6
by EGDGZTCW
I recognise that Spit on the trailer!...............
Memories........... I've forgotten what they are !!
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12 May 2010 17:42 #7
by canberra
If a pillar box is pre 1950 chances are that the gas patch is still on it, they just painted over at the end of the war.
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13 May 2010 05:41 #8
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C'est vrai! Most old pillar boxes have increased their original dimensions by successive coats of gloss Pillar Box Red paint and the patches can often be seen underneath.
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13 May 2010 07:23 #9
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No, the patch is coated with a substance which changes colour in the presence of (usually) mustard gas thereby providing an indication of a hazard.
OK, many thanks....(and sorry for Hijacking the thread
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Memories........... I've forgotten what they are !!
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