Re: let's put this to rest

[engjs@wombat.newcastle.edu.au (James Smith)]

J. Fingerle writes:

>    Or maybe, as I have previously noted, it means British
>    Forces
>    Post Office, as told to me by the @#%$^(*$# RAF Officer that
>    sits in the *^&%^$#@ next cubicle to me!!!!!

BFPO is a standard abreviation meaning British Forces Posted Overseas.
I know this because I collect stamps, and it is one of the standard
overprints.  I have never understood why people make such a fuss about
it, as it is listed in any good dictionary of abbreviations.

Jim
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