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Old 9th Aug 2007, 19:41
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MightyGem
 
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It's actually the Main Gearbox cowling. We had an engine cover break away on our old Squirrel, many years ago. It struck the tailrotor on the way, breaking the drive shaft. A safe run on landing was made back at the airfield.
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