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17th Apr 2004, 12:08

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Short Sperrin?

Sawn-off as in 'short'; 4 x RR Avon engines with each pair in an 'over and under' double-barrelled shotgun layout on each wing.

Here's a piccie: http://avia.russian.ee/air/england/short_sperrin.html