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Old 14th Apr 2011, 18:37
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Lima Juliet
 
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Oh yes I did..."VSTOL" = "short field/carrier capability"

The Tornado can use quite a small MOS anyway with thrust reverse and using AAR (ie. Not getting airborne with full gas and going to the Texaco). 4-5000ft of concrete is quite manageable (with increased risk).

Nice "dig" though
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