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Old 6th Feb 2010, 14:19
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Sorry Mr YoYo, that A380 looks like a Sperm Whale with 'Down Syndrome' while the dear old 747 is a thing of real beauty. I must admit though, it looks like my ex-wife has been biting the engine cowls on the -8.
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 15:17
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The 'Hunchback'. Il-20.



The Seamew's not exactly a looker either.....

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Old 6th Feb 2010, 15:28
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Lancaster
Without doubt the ugliest aircraft ever built is the Lancaster. Horrible black evil machines!

The A380 is beautiful.
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 17:24
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 17:55
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ATP
Are you referring to the Pilot's reference to the ATP which was "Avro Taking the P*ss" or more politely, "Another Technical Problem"?
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 20:00
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I can only conclude that you've never seen a Do228, let alone flown one...

Most who've seen pitures of it think it not bad looking. Those of us who have flown it love it. It is a delight to fly.

Where are you coming from???
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 20:24
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Has to be the A380
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 22:36
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This must be in with a chance!

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/att...8&d=1200132094
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 22:39
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So what is it?
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 22:41
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It's a Rutland Reindeer!
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Old 6th Feb 2010, 22:44
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Does this count? (Lunar Landing Research Vehicle)

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Old 6th Feb 2010, 23:46
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Ladies and gents, herewith the winner...



GAL Fleet Shadower. Sort of Nimrod precursor... Definitely should have been smothered at birth or left to cower in its carrier bag.

Please don't have nightmares.
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Old 7th Feb 2010, 00:30
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Think Treadi has it....

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Old 7th Feb 2010, 01:00
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And that was designed before LSD came along?
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Old 7th Feb 2010, 05:30
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The 1911 Vedo Villi might be considered?

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Old 7th Feb 2010, 05:59
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Oi treaders, you having wet dreams again ?
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Old 7th Feb 2010, 06:55
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Deux Ponts
I LIKE them!
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Old 7th Feb 2010, 07:36
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No off topic stuff please, and no thread creep. Thank you.
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Old 7th Feb 2010, 18:53
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No off topic stuff please, and no thread creep
What about luxury interiors to counter such ugly accusations? Fair play and all that chap ??
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Old 8th Feb 2010, 01:17
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French oddities
No off topic stuff please, and no thread creep.
My apologies.

Some French examples...

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