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Old 26th June 2018, 10:10
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Newspaper article - GKA

Today a two page article has been published in the - Western Daily Press - and other associated newspapers, Bristol Post. Written by Larry Bennett. A good double page spread.

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Old 28th June 2018, 14:14
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For those who weren't able to get a copy, scans of the 2-page spread are attached for your delectation.


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Old 28th June 2018, 16:37
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For those who weren't able to get a copy, scans of the 2-page spread are attached for your delectation.


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VMT G4HLN. Interesting articles. I had the pleasure many years ago of a visit to GKA. It was good to see what happened at the other end of my many QSOs.

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VMT!

There's an abbreviation I haven't seen for ages.

Bravo Zulu!
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VMT!

There's an abbreviation I haven't seen for ages.

Bravo Zulu!
I am just waiting for the “offended” and PC brigade to object to Bravo Zulu.

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Old 29th June 2018, 09:08
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I am just waiting for the “offended” and PC brigade to object to Bravo Zulu.

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I'm guessing you are ex Grey Funnel or RFA?

I'm ex MN and RANR.
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Sorry, what am I missing with Bravo Zulu?

(Strictly MN, never strayed to the amateur services!)
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Sorry, what am I missing with Bravo Zulu?

(Strictly MN, never strayed to the amateur services!)
BZ is from the Nato 2 Code signal book. Meaning Well Done. Originally displayed as a flag hoist.
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I'm guessing you are ex Grey Funnel or RFA?

I'm ex MN and RANR.
Hi Troppo. I’m RFA Retired Sparks.

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BZ is from the Nato 2 Code signal book. Meaning Well Done. Originally displayed as a flag hoist.
I'm obliged. What is the code for "thou good and faithful servant"?
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Hi Troppo. I’m RFA Retired Sparks.

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Ahhh. Wish we had had the RFA in Oz...

Ex MN sparks and RANR WEEO (comms specialist).

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