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27th Feb 2015, 12:13

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There have been at least 2 GR swept wing landings that I can think of, possibly there have been more.

GR basic speed was 201kts + allowance for fuel/stores.

ISTR somewhere around 2 tonnes of fuel put you above gear lowering speed in standard fits.

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