On Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:08:38 +0200, "nukem duke"
wrote:

To be precise, the colour stripes painted on the gear doors, not on the
struts.

Same answer: load-bearing bars.

Though the cover (I wouldn't call it a door) is distinct from the
oleo, it moves with it.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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