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Old 26th Feb 2010, 23:16
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Thus, no C-5's or 747's dropping out of the sky.
FWIW The 747 is fitted with wing leading edge de-ice - Now ask everyone how many times they've ever used it.
I did about 5,000 hours in the 747, never needed it nor do I know of anyone that's ever used it.
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