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Old April 23rd 07, 09:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Planes named after birds

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Hello All,

Are there any planes named after birds?

Thanks in advance.


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.