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February 23rd 04, 05:47 AM
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"Ozman Trad" wrote: "Thomas Schoene" wrote in message news:5Ob_b.4176 A 747-400 Freighter carries more cargo, cheaper, than a military-derived cargo plane The obvious question is why doesn't the military use them and give the taxpayers a break Because they're a horrendous pain in the ass to load and unload when you're not working at an improved runway or airport, and don't have the special handling equipment to do that loading and unloading. They're also not very good at carrying oversized cargo without heavy modification. -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. 
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