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Old 12th April 2004 | 20:31
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BEagle
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Yes, Ghengis - I too was given that load of hor$e!!!!!

Empty cruise's explanation is far more plausible - and remember the effect on apparent Reynold's No as the effective chord length increases at high sweep angles.
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