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Old 10th April 2012 | 10:50
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PENKO
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I do not buy into the 'if it is cold enough snow will not adhere' theory. The wing might be significantly warmer than OAT due to warmer fuel being uplifted in the wing tanks (as can be seen on the video), or warmed fuel being recirculated back to the tanks from the engines.
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