Taleban targets troops' turkeys

[T_i_B]

Source: BBC

A lorry carrying Christmas turkeys for British troops in Afghanistan has been blown up by the Taleban, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed.

The consignment of frozen turkey roll breasts weighing 325kg was completely destroyed en route from Pakistan to Camp Bastion in Helmand Province. The traditional Christmas dinner for 3,000 soldiers was under threat as a result of the explosion. However, the MOD flew out replacement birds to secure the special meal.

The WO has been preparing for Christmas since the summer, ordering everything needed to feed the 2,500 to 3,000 troops that will be at Bastion as well as the 2,000 others stationed around Helmand.

As is traditional in the Army, senior officers will serve the junior ranks first to show their appreciation.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7791464.stm

[Dogmudgeon]

1. They hate us for our poultry.

--p!

[SpiralHawk]

2. "Please sir, can I have some more war?" - Commander Oliver Twist Bush, AWOL (R)

[dipsydoodle]

3. That was a fowl thing to do.

You've reminded me of the Bush Gobble Gobble video http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz_heb9Rz2g

[lapfog_1]

4. Oh, the humanity...

[HopeHoops]

5. I know this is sick, but I wonder if the buttons popped up.

[Veritas_et_Aequitas]

6. ...

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