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Old 25th Jul 2020, 23:47
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Originally Posted by VX275
The RAE had an idea to improve the Mustang's Meridith effect. Basically squirt some fuel in the airflow behind the radiator and light it. (not to be tried if the tailwheel can't retract)
That would have had interesting psychological effects, though who it would have scared most is open to question.
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