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Old 24th Jan 2022, 10:44
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Originally Posted by Herod
Frater didn't fly on it, but had a look around. It was Mandala. "Its four engines looked like antique air-cooled radials, and even the three-bladed propellers had been burnished...What was it? A converted Flying Fortress? A restyled Lanc? Or something built locally from bamboo and hammered Capstan cigarette tins? I tried to find out."

"I approached the marshal "Viscount" he snapped. "That's no Viscount". "It's a Super Viscount""

My guess? Most likely an Electra.

I only found this because I've recently read the book, and knew where to find the bits.

Don't ever recall either Electra, Vanguard or Viscount having three bladed props.
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