Air Force Egypt Evacuation

[Jamessx]

Sounds like John Key is considering sending the RNZAF 757's to evacuate Kiwis from Egypt

Full story Here
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/middle-east/4...tion-considered

[deeknow]

Heh, had to laugh when I read the following comment at the bottom of that article...

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We could send a Hercules - if it left today it could be there by Easter . . .[/quote]

[AlisterC]

Would it not be cheaper to charter an airline nearby to extract these people?

[Jamessx]

QUOTE (AlisterC @ Feb 1 2011, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Would it not be cheaper to charter an airline nearby to extract these people?

Haha, yea you would certainly think so

[connor]

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Just jump on the Aussie Qantas 747. They'll let you on[/quote]

They might, but I wouldn't sit near the engines if I were you

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[spongebob206]

QUOTE (connor @ Feb 1 2011, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They might, but I wouldn't sit near the engines if I were you

Ha Ha good call

[connor]

QUOTE (connor @ Feb 1 2011, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They might, but I wouldn't sit near the engines if I were you

Or the tail for that matter!