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Old 29-09-2006, 04:48 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Wing Picnics

The snapshot of Boyington is a family photo, I suppose, and the wings of a Corsair, which was designed for carrier landings, are pretty strong.
The Typhoon is another matter. If 55 men weigh an average of 150 pounds, the total is more than four tons, about 8250 pounds.

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