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Old 30th May 2023, 06:27
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Pinky the pilot
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I hand started a 260HP Islander one time when the starter went U/S and I was on the other side of the Owen Stanleys late on a Friday afternoon.
AY taught me the procedure in case it was ever needed.

Had to get back to the Club Dero for the Friday night BBQ.
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