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Old 29th Apr 2015, 20:34
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Ken,
We are beginning to get off thread. This is about the K. I am also guilty.
The K used Skydel Cargo handling system. The latches and locks and rollers are totally different from the US Aircraft. It was not till we had the J did we have the Brooks and Perkins.


The pallets and AD Platforms had pegs sticking out the side which sat in hooks to prevent forward restraint for airdrop. Aft restraint was mainly though the centreline beams with T Bars and straps. There was little commonality.


I am sure we could fill a book!
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