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Old 10th Jun 2012, 17:41
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Ultra long hauler
 
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Originally Posted by Big Pistons Forever
come on guys, the C172 is many things but it will never be a "classic" airplane
Over 50 years in production, having been sold more than any other type and NOT a classic?
I guess we are playing semantics when it comes to the word "classic"; because in my book it is!

Originally Posted by WaspJunior
That's weird Ultra long hauler, I owned PH-VHN in the mid 1980's a while after she came on the British register as G-BFPH. Strange to see her in her true colours, a lovely 172 with a silky smooth 0-300 Continental. Still flying at Gamston I believe.
Haha, I just googled 172 and chose a "classic" looking one, with a Dutch registration! Small world..........


Originally Posted by kevmusic
For ULH's benefit:

Spitfire:

Hurricane:
Thanks Kev, but sorry: I don´t see the big difference!
They´re both lookers though!

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