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Performs Well When Pressed Hard

In 1957, the Royal Air Force started the development of a computerised personnel and pay system. In keeping with the general performance of computers in those days, which added to the gaiety of the nation with their cock-ups, the RAF's computer system came up with some spectacular boobs.

An airman was discharged by the computer for getting pregnant.

A carpenter was awarded a flying badge

An airwoman received the commendation: 'Performs well when pressed hard.'


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