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Old 2nd Aug 2022, 15:38
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Originally Posted by SWBKCB
Wouldn't they explode because they'd get too near the sun?
Not explode but the wax bolts would melt. See the Greek AAIB report into the accident involving Icarus' home-made aircrat.
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