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.
by JonathanChance September 29, 2003
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Thunderbirds

1. 1960s Supermarionation Television show created by Gerry Anderson about the exploits of a secret organization dedicated to saving people who are in trouble with cool looking machinery.

2. The United States Air Force's precision aerobatic demonstration team founded in 1953.
1. Did you see that episode of Thunderbirds where Internatioal rescue has to use these elevator car to land an airliner with a bomb on the landing gear?

2. We saw the Thunderbirds at the air show last week.
by JonathanChance June 29, 2003
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grinder

A Submarine Sandwich or Hoagie that is baked so that the cheese gets all nice and gooey.
Yeah, I'll have a Pepperoni, Salami,Ham and Italin Sausage grinder with everything on it.
by JonathanChance October 01, 2003
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LEO

NASA acronym for Low Earth Orbit.
The sattelite was boosted into LEO.
by JonathanChance June 29, 2003
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spit

Nickname given to the Supermarine Spitfire, a British WWII Interceptor that made a name for itself throughout the entire conflict.
The Spits broke formation to engage the He 111s before they could drop thier bombs on London.
by JonathanChance September 30, 2003
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Tinker Toy

Nickname given to the Temco TT-1 Pinto, A jet-powered training aircraft that served the U.S. Navy and Air Force for a very short time during the 1950s. Modified versions of this aircraft with a larger engine and expanded fuel capacity in civilian hands, however are prized possesions and considered the ultimate aerial sports car.
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YEC

by JonathanChance September 24, 2003
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