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Old 20th Apr 2015, 19:48
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DaveReidUK
 
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Originally Posted by xtypeman
Am I right in thinking that the GPU socket on a Viscount is located under the middle of the fuselage. I recall seeing ground guys having to crawl under the fuselage and be very close to the props. One wonders what elf and safety would say today.....
Can't speak for the Viscount, but the Il-18's is certainly in that position. I recall being somewhat nervous on the first few occasions where I had to unplug those. Happy days.
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