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21st September 2008 | 10:48

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Euro_Pilot

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From: South Africa

WHY...?

Why is the Boeing 727 referred to as "Fluffy"?

I'm posting it here because it might just be a South African thing.

21st September 2008 | 10:57

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planecrazi

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I thought it was the B737- Fat Little Ugly Flying Fellow.

The "flying" could be substituted for something a little more expressive!

21st September 2008 | 13:45

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I agree also thought it was the 737... Same as above!

21st September 2008 | 14:09

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Euro_Pilot

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From: South Africa

Thanks.
Seems like I heard wrong.

21st September 2008 | 15:56

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Sardyn

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It is refered to th B737-200. Such short aircraft with such high tail. That earned it it's nick name...

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