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Old 21st Feb 2021, 12:05
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Originally Posted by WingNut60
I am somewhat surprised at the seemingly gentle landing of the inlet ring, a bit of bark off the tree branch seems to be about the limit of the damage.
Am I right in thinking that it may have descended parachute fashion?

Think it converted the Ram roof to low rider..

As far as terminal velocity goes, would be interesting to see if it was rotating around its radius like a Flettner lifting surface.
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