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  1. 07-15-2013 18:29 #1

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    http://uk.news.yahoo.com/duck--the-s...l?vp=1#GBfmidp


    Here is another low flying plane at an airshow.
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  2. 07-16-2013 00:37 #2

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    That's what happens if you're a 'spotter' standing on a ladder directly in line with the undershoot of an active runway.
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  4. 07-16-2013 03:16 #4

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    Wow, hehehe !!!
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    He nearly lost his tail pipes on the threshold - looks like he wasn't the only one !
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    Boy the noise would have been awesome as well.
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    Now that was a close call - for everyone concerned!
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