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10th June 2003 | 04:53
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A point of interest, back in the 50's they used to race Tigers from the front seat due to c of g thus reduced tail down force thus more efficient aerodynamics.
It is quite often noticable on ait to air shots of the Tiger; slight down elevator.
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