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Old 9th September 2008, 05:41 PM
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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/column/sto...ectid=10531019

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This Australian Air Force C-17 transport plane parked at Whenuapai Air Base has apparently had some unwelcome attention. "It was parked overnight and it appears to have been tagged by some of the local youth," writes Andrew.

"Says a lot for our Air Force security."


Nice one. Poor security at one of few NZ military air bases.

Another link
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdeta...storyID=144120

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Old 9th September 2008, 06:24 PM
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So would a photo of that be considered as a 'special livery'?

But in all seriousness, who knows what those people who did this were thinking. No point going off at them.. they'll never learn... hopefully they'll grow up soon.
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Old 9th September 2008, 09:07 PM
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So would a photo of that be considered as a 'special livery'?

But in all seriousness, who knows what those people who did this were thinking. No point going off at them.. they'll never learn... hopefully they'll grow up soon.
If they can do that, to the aircraft, there is no stopping them damaging a flight critical component. Not impressed.
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Old 9th September 2008, 11:03 PM
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I'd hate to be in charge of base security in this situation!
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Old 9th September 2008, 11:47 PM
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I wonder if the enzed government will foot the bill for the repairs....
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Old 10th September 2008, 02:51 AM
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They were probably looking for stray sheep or two around the base...couldnt find any so decided to make their presence/intelligence known with a demonstration of their literary skills.

baaaaaad !!!

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Old 10th September 2008, 05:15 PM
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Mr Ramsay.. can you account for your whereabouts when the incident took place??
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Old 10th September 2008, 09:38 PM
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Baaaaaaaa
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Old 10th September 2008, 09:48 PM
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What else is there to do in Whenuapai on a Monday evening ?
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Old 11th September 2008, 10:11 AM
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Are you referring to the tagging or the sheep, Grahame?
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