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Old 21st Sep 2008, 10:48
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Why is the Boeing 727 referred to as "Fluffy"?

I'm posting it here because it might just be a South African thing.
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Old 21st Sep 2008, 10:57
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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!
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Old 21st Sep 2008, 13:45
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I agree also thought it was the 737... Same as above!
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Old 21st Sep 2008, 14:09
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Thanks.
Seems like I heard wrong.
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Old 21st Sep 2008, 15:56
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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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