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Dave Kearton
August 30th 08, 12:44 AM
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By the looks of the gun, it doesn't appear to be a gentle process - maybe 
the gear retracted unexpectedly.
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Andrew Chaplin
August 30th 08, 05:02 AM
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> By the looks of the gun, it doesn't appear to be a gentle process - maybe
> the gear retracted unexpectedly.
A record of a definite "dad's going to be ****ed!" moment.
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PLMerite
August 30th 08, 05:25 AM
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> By the looks of the gun, it doesn't appear to be a gentle process - maybe
> the gear retracted unexpectedly.
Probably something like that since the right wheel is still chocked.
Unless someone wanted to make sure the thing didn't leave the scene of the 
accident...
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Regards, PLMerite
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Spitfires, and that's my answer."
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Dave Kearton
August 30th 08, 05:58 AM
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> Probably something like that since the right wheel is still chocked.
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Hmmm,  I don't think it was in Kansas.
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Dave Kearton
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