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Old 13th Nov 2013, 08:08
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Basil
 
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Somewhat over-engineered by their military contractor manufacturer, they were known, in BA, as 'PFM'. (Pure F*****g Magic)
The autoland, which used an align and wing-down technique, was amazing; esp for Bas having come from a type which required wings strictly level at touchdown.
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