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Old 17th May 2012, 03:03
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That starting and warm-up exercise is quite impressive to watch. Makes you realise the amount of effort required from bomber crews in WW2.
The landing involved quite a surprising amount of yaw upon hitting the asphalt. I would have thought that straightening up on touchdown was the mark of a skilled PIC.

I always admired the RAAF blokes dropping the Caribous onto Luscombe Airfield at Nui Dat, which was often done with moderate-to-strong cross-winds.
The substantial yaw was visible to anyone on the ground, but the 161 blokes always straightened up beautifully right about as the wheels touched the tarmac. It was impressive to watch.
I'd guess the low speeds and manouverability of the 'Bou did help in that respect.
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