Definitions by JonathanChance
zipper
zipper by JonathanChance September 29, 2003
Banana Bomber
Nickname given to the BAC Buccaneer, a British attack aircraft which was in operation from 1962-1992. This aircraft made headlines for its daring missions against Iraqi targets in Desert Storm.
Banana Bomber by JonathanChance September 29, 2003
Flying Carrot
Nickname given to the Westland Lysander, a single engine utility aircraft used for the delivery of supplies to allied bases and the inserstion of spies into Axis territory dring World War Two.
Flying Carrot by JonathanChance September 29, 2003
Miller Killer
Nickname given to the Noordyun UC-64 Norseman, a Canadian-built utility aricraft primarily used for light transportation duties during World War Two. Earned its nickname because musician Glenn Miller died in one when the Norseman carryin him and his enterouge crashed into the English Channel.
Miller Killer by JonathanChance September 29, 2003
Duckbutt
Nickname given to the Grumman HU-16 Albatross, an amphibious aircraft used for transportation and antisubmarine duties from the late 1940s to the ealry 1970s. Now used by resorts in the Carribeian and the South Pacific as short range island-hopping airliners.
Duckbutt by JonathanChance September 29, 2003
Stringbag
Nickname given to the Fairey Swordfish, a Royal Navy carrier-based Torpedo Bomber of WWII. This archaic-looking biplane was made famous by the Taranto Raid of 1940, in which 21 Swordfishes completley decimated the Italian Fleet.
Stringbag by JonathanChance September 29, 2003
Green Stripe
1. A green liquer from Belize that has an intense minty flavor. Consumption of this beverage is known to cause the worst hangovers known to humanity.
1. When I went to Belize last year, I drank too much Green Stripe and thought I was going to die the next morning.
Green Stripe by JonathanChance September 28, 2003