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Old May 14th 04, 11:14 PM
G.R. Patterson III
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gatt wrote:

Interesting to know that Fred Holt might have survived anyway.


Key word is "might". With "Aluminum Overcast", the gear collapse happened when the
plane was traveling at most 30 mph. I'd say there would probably be a big difference
if that turret hits the runway at about 90.

George Patterson
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