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Old 11th Oct 2006, 11:18
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76 - Czech built, powered by Polish engines

You may not know....

The 76 airframe is manufactured in the Republic of Czechoslovakia, shrink wrapped and air freighted to Stratford for powerplant, drivetrain installation and completed in Pennsylvania.

The Arriel is actually a Polish design… well ok, it was designed by the company (Turbomeca) that was established by a Polish emigrant, Joseph Szydlowski. Look for his name on various dataplates on the Arriel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Szydlowski
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