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Old 22nd Oct 2009, 12:32
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brakedwell
 
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L/E devices on a DC-8???
Yes, the DC8 slats were effectively panels in the upper skin that were pulled in pneumatically. They were not visible on a walkaround

Flaps settings were, 5 15, 25, 35, 50 degrees. The slats were over each engine only, not full span, about three feet wide or so.
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