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Originally posted by Brockpaine
July 23
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines acknowledged that it had placed an order for two Breguet Br.810 Bretagne medium airliners, and was investigating the possibility of purchasing four Blohm-und-Voss Bv144 regional airliners, in order to replace the four leased Wibault 280s currently in service.

The local agents of the Blohm and Voss firm quickly advise that a demonstration aircraft can be provided within thirty days for evaluation, allowing Balkan Bulgarian Airlines the opportunity to determine whether the aircraft fully meets its needs.

Excellent.

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Originally posted by Brockpaine
Excellent.

The Blohm und Voss shop manager's office, a few days later...

"KLINK!"

"Yes Herr Burkhalter?"

"Prepare a Bv144 demonstrator for Bulgaria by Tuesday of next week."

"But Herr Burkhalter, that is less than eight days..."

"You are right Klink. Have it ready by Monday."

"Yes Herr Burkhalter."

July 28
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines received a Blohm-und-Voss Bv144 demonstrator today, with the aircraft being delivered to the airline's headquarters at Sofia.

August 4
The Bulgarian Air Force delivered a note to the Yugoslavian government expressing their interest in evaluating the Soko Orao fighter for possible purchase and license-production at DAR.

August 15
With the approaching completion of the Rousse-Giurgiu Friendship Bridge over the Danube, work on the A2 Autostrada between Rousse and Burgas has picked up the pace, with construction said to be one-quarter complete at the beginning of August. The A2 will cross the Rousse-Giurgiu Bridge, connecting the Black Sea city of Burgas to the Romanian capital of Bucharest.

August 19
Farmers working in a field near Stara Zagora have unearthed a small cache of medieval artifacts. Archaeologists from the University of Sofia have suggested that the artifacts, mostly household items, originate from the time of the Byzantine-Bulgarian wars and were probably buried to hide them from raiders.

September 1
The Bulgarian Navy confirmed that it has purchased four German T-1 class torpedo boats. They will be named the Gordi-class.

September 14
The Sofia Zoo announced that they have acquired a family of seven Asiatic Golden Cats. The cats, acquired from Indochina, are the latest addition in the Zoo's growing population of animals from around the world.

September 27
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines has purchased four Bv144 airliners to replace leased Wibault 280s.

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Originally posted by Brockpaine

September 27
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines has purchased four Bv144 airliners to replace leased Wibault 280s.

The Blohm und Voss works, September 29

"You sent for me Herr Burkhalter?"

"Yes Klink, I did. I have good news. The company received an order from Bulgaria for our Bv144."

"That is excellent news Herr Burkhalter!"

"Yes; I will be traveling to Sofia when we deliver the first of them next month."

"Next month Herr Burkhalter? But the orders for Lufthansa and the Irish..."

"Yes, yes Klink. You will be very busy... it will keep you out of trouble. Now, I suggest that you get back to work."

"Yes Herr Burkhalter; immediately Herr Burkhalter..."

October 6
The Bulgarian government released a report today showing that the country was the largest producer of polyvinyl chloride in the Balkans, and the third-largest producer in Europe.

October 14
The Army announced that it planned to seek the acquisition of an unknown quantity of German 15cm Nebelwerfer rocket launchers.

October 25
The fourth annual International Zamboni Jousting Tournament was held this weekend in Sofia.

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Originally posted by Brockpaine

October 14
The Army announced that it planned to seek the acquisition of an unknown quantity of German 15cm Nebelwerfer rocket launchers.

The Defence Attache at the German embassy in Sofia is quick to provide the Bulgarian Army will all relevant information and alerts POCs in Berlin for expected discussions.

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October 25
The fourth annual International Zamboni Jousting Tournament was held this weekend in Sofia.

How does a nation get an invite?

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Originally posted by BruceDuncan

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October 25
The fourth annual International Zamboni Jousting Tournament was held this weekend in Sofia.

How does a nation get an invite?

They show up with a zamboni, some lances, and maybe a soundtrack from Queen.

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Originally posted by Brockpaine

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Originally posted by BruceDuncan

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October 25
The fourth annual International Zamboni Jousting Tournament was held this weekend in Sofia.

How does a nation get an invite?

They show up with a zamboni, some lances, and maybe a soundtrack from Queen.

The Cultural Attache in the German Embassy in Sofia makes a note to alert someone in the Fatherland in time for next year's event. He thinks that Carmina Burana might be a better soundtrack though.