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8th Jun 2014, 07:40

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Haraka

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Airbrakes

Spoilsport!

Do note that the word "longeron" is also from the French

( In fact the ailerons are fairly clearly visible on the upper wing.)

Last edited by Haraka; 8th Jun 2014 at 08:49.