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Old 24th Oct 2014, 20:46
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In the F4 revetment days at Leuchars, the limiting factor was getting the fuel in.

On an OTR, things were being opened / removed as the aircraft was being pushed back (with the engines still running).

Everything could be replenished by the time the fuel was uploaded, including crew and weapons.

Maybe not as slick, but very similar to the F1 pit stops. Everyone had a job to do and everyone was prepared.

Impressive to watch and you knew that you'd done a good job at the end.
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