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Old April 25th 07, 04:41 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_2_]
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Default Planes named after birds

Mxsmanic wrote in
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Orval Fairbairn writes:

Lots of them:

Cessna Skyhawk; Douglas A-4 Skyhawk; Christen Eagle; Curtiss:
Kittyhawk, Hawk, Warhawk, Falcon, Shrike; Grumman: Duck, Goose,
Mallard, Albatross, Widgeon; DeHavilland: Dove, Heron; Aero
Commander: Shrike, to name a few.


Better birds than royalty (Duchess, Baron, etc.).


Or they could name one after you, turkey.


Bertie