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Old 12th Apr 2010, 19:55
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fantom

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High.

Flying a KingAir into Paris, Le Bourget about 11 am, opposite direction flock of birds (hundreds) circling at FL 110.

I blamed French ATC.

Low.

Flying an F4 in Germany (@ about 420 kts) caught five birds that went straight through the leading edges of both wings - titanium.

Amazing.
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