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Hadn't realised this was another one I didn't quite understand....

possibly rede(archaic read)bouncing(coming back)with one in?

Whoa. If that's the case, not an impressive clue. Destructive bouncer? The "one in" is obvious, but it seems that there must be a more satisfying way to get EDER. I can see "read" for "see target", but there's nothing that suggests an archaic word. I'll have to dwell on this, ixion...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chastise

alles klar!

I think this is a reference to the Eder Dam, as destroyed by the RAF in WW2 with their bouncing bombs. Made famous in the film The Dambusters.

Oh! I just watched the movie about it a couple of months ago. Naturlich! Thanks so much, ixion! Spot on. Boom!

You too, niggleless peterm. Missed your message while writing mine.

27d. Obsolete change ? Reverse of modern,that ! (4) ?end

Not a clue ! ;o(
Please help.

Discussed at length earlier in the thread Silly Boy

Thanks ixion, but I still don't get the answer. ;o(

p.s. Is this site working properly tonight .... it has taken me ages to post on here !

modern = new

obsolete change - d(as opposed to p(ence))