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Old 1st Dec 2021, 15:15
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Spooky 2
 
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As I recall the singer Ray Charles had a Viscount that had a slipper tank mod on it. I believe it was damaged in a landing accident in the late 60's. Were these same tanks not refered to as Tenneco tanks? Tenneco either owned or developed the FAA STC that was needed for their installation?

http://www.vickersviscount.net/Index...53History.aspx

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