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27th May 2013 | 01:38

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galaxy flyer

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From: Where the Quaboag River flows, USA

Poor idea in a wide body--easy to tail strike, better braking with weight on wheels, vastly superior directional control on all gear. Looks fancy, was important in high speed fighters, no place in transport category airplanes.

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