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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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There I am flying by at the top of the picture! I'll have to show this picture to my Mama also!

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Fluid acts on both sides of the flap jack to extend/retract the flaps. I am not sure other than the obvious assistance the airflow gives, but on the ground, the flaps retract with hydraulic pressure. The handle has a down, up and neutral position.

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