Britains new deterrent

[masque]

Even with the new budgetary constraints the Ministry of defence has commissioned tests of Britains new stealth aircraft. Seen here in low altitude tests over the local golf course.

[Rik]

What looks like a crazy idea today, becomes the standard of tomorrow!

So, you better get a patent on that quickly Derek, or your idea will be stolen before you know it!

Brilliant, brilliant drawing.

[Soquili]

I always enjoy seeing your work Derek. Your fills and textures make your drawings unique and inspiring.

Are these stealth aircraft subject to wind direction or is there an unseen means of propulson?

[pauland]

Great job. Good to know thinks aren't so bad. Who needs a harrier jump jet (we clearly don't)?

[masque]

Bill
There is a degree of 'having to wait until the wind is in the right direction', but once it is you can be over the target in a matter of days. It might be worth suggesting to the Ministry of Defence the inclusion of some sort of small fan to speed the mission up a bit, or perhaps a sail made from recycled table cloths or bed sheets.
Derek

[gwpriester]

Hmm, given the severe cutbacks I have been reading about, your solution could probably cut down on the budget drain. Maybe they could enlist some of the budget cutters (who think that feeding elderly persons who are physically unable to do so themselves is not an "essential service"), to strap on the balloons and do their duty keeping the country protected.

[gray]

That's such a good idea, Derek. I think when you put it into service you'll have to paint the balloons in a camouflage colour scheme though.

[masque]

That's such a good idea, Derek. I think when you put it into service you'll have to paint the balloons in a camouflage colour scheme though.

Whilst camouflage would seem to be a good idea, my desire was first and foremost to bring a little cheer to what is usually a rather depressing area of human activity. Everybody concerned seems to always look so serious. So before raining down death and destruction I feel it might be better to lift the overall mood with a little gaiety and cheer from the brightly coloured balloons drifting slowly overhead otherwise it's all just a little too drab.
Derek

[gray]

What a wonderful idea. Make the enemy so happy and cheerful he forgets the war and goes home to celebrate. This could be the new secret weapon you've invented to end wars, Derek.

[Big Frank]

Love it Derek

Edit: when I first saw this i thought it said "Britains new detergent "... do the men hanging by the baloons have to be Omo?