After claiming recent defence budget cuts 'in no way reduced our capability', Prime Minister David Cameron proudly announced the return of the Spitfire to frontline service.
'Of course we've commissioned an extensive modernisation programme, with our new Spitfires Mark XXV now all fitted with Digital DAB radios and modified to use LPG fuel- which I might say has dramatically reduced their carbon footprint'
'With craftsmen working night and day fitting a flight-deck to HMS Victory in time for her 're-launch' next week, I am pleased to announce that we remain at the cutting edge of modern military might, whilst the Victory's reliance on wind-power sustains our commitment to a more environmentally friendly defence capability'
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Ironduke
offlineMemberPosted 2 years ago # -
Danny
offlineMemberOther environmentally friendly measures have incorporated Iain Duncan Smith's proposal to make the long term unemployed “earn” their benefits has led to the Victory being fitted with a galley where the jobless are required to row whist being whipped. “It gives them a sense of self-worth and prevents them from spiralling into depression.”
Posted 2 years ago # -
Ironduke
offlineMemberActually, thats what all the girls say to me, sadly! (all the girls- who am I kidding- the 'realistic lips' didn't extend to voice synthesising and I'm quite content that the pressure is set to suck, not blow.
Anyway, perhaps to further enhance our Defence forces Green credentials we could launch the Pedalo Torpedo Boat flotilla and RAF Hot Air Balloon tactical bomber squadron (able to strike at about 6hours notice on any hostile targets to the South West...hang, on, veering SouthSouthWest...oops, no, its gusted over Belgium- still, we've paid for the bombs now and its a shame to bring them back...
Posted 2 years ago # -
Stan Laurel
offlineMemberHi Ironduke. You asked for some feedback so I hope this will be helpful. Generally to make the Front Page a submission needs to have between 300 and say 400 words. Your sub weighs in at 114 words which is rather a lot of additional work for whoever is the Editor that week.
Don't despair though. The NiB typically contains between 100 and 150 words, so your sub fits nicely within this bracket.
Unfortunately, I fear that your sub may be a little too close to "Newsbiscuit Oldie" written by some bounder last year.
Keep posting.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Danny
offlineMemberI guess we're going to head more down the green military route then...
The military rucksacks could be replaced with bags for life.
(Which are a false economy by the way- bag for life lasts a lifetime so approximately 70-80 years? The plastic shopping bags last for about 10,000 years! Much better.)
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