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#1
December 22nd 04, 06:10 PM
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Tango Uniform
What is the etymology of Tango Uniform?
I'm guessing "tails up" or "tits up" but anyone know for sure? -- Jim Fisher 
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#2
December 22nd 04, 06:13 PM
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I always guessed it meant "totally useless".
Pete "Jim Fisher" wrote in message ... What is the etymology of Tango Uniform? I'm guessing "tails up" or "tits up" but anyone know for sure? -- Jim Fisher
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#3
December 22nd 04, 06:29 PM
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Jim Fisher ) wrote:
What is the etymology of Tango Uniform? I'm guessing "tails up" or "tits up" but anyone know for sure? I always interpreted to mean "tits up," which implies a body lying on its back dead. -- Peter
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#4
December 22nd 04, 06:39 PM
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Why would "tits up" imply they're dead? I've seen my share of
"tits up" and I'm pretty sure they weren't dead. Ummm..at least I hope so. ; - ) "Peter R." wrote in message ... Jim Fisher ) wrote: What is the etymology of Tango Uniform? I'm guessing "tails up" or "tits up" but anyone know for sure? I always interpreted to mean "tits up," which implies a body lying on its back dead. -- Peter
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#5
December 23rd 04, 02:12 AM
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Think dead animal laying on its back.. Thats what my interpretation is..
Dave (and yea.. I've had my share of the other variety, too) Peter MacPherson wrote: Why would "tits up" imply they're dead? I've seen my share of "tits up" and I'm pretty sure they weren't dead. Ummm..at least I hope so. ; - ) "Peter R." wrote in message ... Jim Fisher ) wrote: What is the etymology of Tango Uniform? I'm guessing "tails up" or "tits up" but anyone know for sure? I always interpreted to mean "tits up," which implies a body lying on its back dead. -- Peter
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#6
December 23rd 04, 04:58 AM
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Dave S wrote: Think dead animal laying on its back.. Thats what my interpretation is.. Yep. It's fairly old British slang. American WWII pilots brought it back with them. George Patterson The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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#7
December 23rd 04, 06:01 AM
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"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ... Yep. It's fairly old British slang. American WWII pilots brought it back with them. Wouldn't they have brought back TARE UNCLE?
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#8
December 22nd 04, 07:05 PM
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As in roadkill.
-- Gene Seibel Confessions of a Pilot - http://pad39a.com/publishing/ Because I fly, I envy no one.
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#9
December 22nd 04, 06:51 PM
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Jim Fisher wrote: What is the etymology of Tango Uniform? I'm guessing "tails up" or "tits up" but anyone know for sure? -- Jim Fisher Well, the usage coincides perfectly with the usage of "tits up" that I see. (Technical gizmo no longer working)
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#10
December 22nd 04, 07:23 PM
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How about "Toes Up"?
-Malcolm Teas
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