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Old 15th April 2006 | 09:22
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From: Racedo blows goats
I recall that a few Tonkas had the MDC fire on closing, hence the hiding. I think it was due to the length and lack of rigidity of the canopy allowing it to distort in crosswinds and strike the firing unit.

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