Robert Cracknell

I seem to recollect that a similar formula existed for the number of fishing rods that I had.......

If anyone is interested this years Clacton Airshow (21/22 Aug) is being livestreamed. Night aerobatics with pyrotechnics as well.

Fair point Philip. All I can say is I've just tried it and the results look identical to a Futaba crimp on a plug I've just disassembled. I used to work for an electrical controls contractor and I used their industrial crimp tools for some time until I retired.

I'm in the East of England and on sale for £19.99 in Lidl today is a terminal crimping set with 5 sets of interchangeable jaws which go small enough for servo/Rx plugs..... Also an 'O' ring kit with plenty of engine sizes included.....

I have one of these and have found it very good... https://ebay.us/m/5DPrmF Sorry, link didn't work but it is a DK Sonic 900ml unit....

Like me in McD's....family in front of me (parents + 4 kids) queuing for ages in front of several menus. Get to counter Mum says...."What do you all want then?" Then the arguments start.... Walked out and went via drive thru, MUCH quicker.

Nigel thank you for your clarification. I did read a report regarding F35 v Typhoon and it was in Germany not USA. It can be found here.... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DRGdT1g3L_T4%26t%3D325&ved=2ahUKEwi46vSmjfmNAxWDaUEAHXDODRcQma4LegQIMBAC&usg=AOvVaw2QhJ-hFFElYxjEsjcLa_UE

The point was, if the F35 is so wonderful, why think about new F22s? Another factor we should not ignore is the skill of our pilots. I remember the days of Red Flag when we competed using our Buccaneers and Vulcans and still we beat the USAF.

Payneib.. 1. Typhoon - in a recent exercise in the USA Luftwaffe Typhoons defeated the F35s. Apparently the need for F35 to carry external fuel tanks negates the stealth features of the aircraft. Also Typhoons are home grown and not subject to the vagaries of the Trump administration if he chooses to turn his back on NATO 2. Rafale - if, as suggested, our carriers are retrofitted with catapults (it was designed in at the outset but not fitted) the marine version of the Rafale would be an option. The UK is running a risk by having two carriers only able to launch one type of (American) fixed wing aircraft. The Americans are also keeping their AV8B in service for longer due to the shortcomings of the F35. The Americans cannot have a lot of faith in the F35 as F15, F16 and F18 continue in production and there are rumours of F22 production restarting.

The pain some people go through just to get a date...!

....and we are buying these..!

A British F35 had to divert to an Indian airport because weather conditions prevented it from landing back on to HMS Prince of Wales...! Nobody should tell the Chinese, they'll go and attack us when the weather is bad!

Recently discovered a set of 3 Eneloop AAA in a head torch last used pre covid. Tested them and they were still over 50% capacity. Does anyone know why Eneoops are so good at retaining a charge? They are marked as Ni-Mh but are streets ahead of the others in the marketplace in this respect. Just curious.......

Good points both of you. Thanks. The Ni-Mh cells were good quality but the lithium option is worth considering.

Nigel/Peter Thank you for your input. I can use my model charger for the job so problem solved. Rob.