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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
 Posted - 09/28/2009 : 02:37:26
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What on Earth? # 80: Private Airbase
This strategically located military airbase is operated by a shadowy and controversial private corporation.
For one point per question:
1. What's the name of the airbase?
2. In what country is it located?
3. What corporation operates the airbase?
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“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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Edited by - HalfMooner on 09/28/2009 02:39:10
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Hal
Skeptic Friend
USA
302 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 19:39:09 [Permalink]
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1. Masirah Island Airbase
2. Oman
3. Currently run by DynCorp, another one of these lovely mercenary organizations -- oops, I mean "Private Security Contractors"
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Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 23:50:02 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Hal
1. Masirah Island Airbase
2. Oman
3. Currently run by DynCorp, another one of these lovely mercenary organizations -- oops, I mean "Private Security Contractors"
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Congratulations. That was well done, and I suspect, difficult. You are correct for three more points, Hal!
Here's Wiki on Masirah Island. Another article, informative and humorous, from someone who apparently lived there. ("It is also called 'Fantasy Island' because anything you need, want or deserve here is a complete fantasy.") And the Wiki entry on DynCorp.
The standings:- Hal, 28 points
- steinhenge, 21 points
- bngbuck, 7 points
- Hawks, 5.5 points
- Dave W., 5 points
- lorddix, 4 points
- Randy, 3 points
- sailinsoul, 3 points
- Simon, 2 points
(Ties are listed in alphabetical order.)
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“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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| Edited by - HalfMooner on 09/28/2009 23:55:12 |
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steinhenge
Skeptic Friend
USA
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Posted - 09/29/2009 : 05:16:23 [Permalink]
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 10:17:39 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by steinhenge
It was certainly difficult for me!
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Good. Not a lot of hints. That business of a private military airfield, I suppose, may hint at the Middle East or South Asia in general, but that's about it. Well done!
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“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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WoE # 80: Private Airbase
