Russian planes are aero where aero matters.
Most definitely sat down and listened to the de Havilland lessons.
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smellysamlyingcable Seaman on, Mon 29 Aug 2016, 17:53,
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But engineered to be maintained
by one guy in a field with a lump hammer. Simple and robust. Like a flying tractor.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Mon 29 Aug 2016, 19:43,
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