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Les Jarrett

April 02, 2019 03:27PM

Registered: 16 years ago
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Maybe by this late date, other than the 470's, engine rotation was probably a moot point with long periods between runs. Roundhouse people would have plenty of time to service power after the last operation. Perhaps it got down to nothing more than, "let's use this one today".

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why was 497 not used in 1968?	ivb361	March 28, 2019 11:29AM
Re: why was 497 not used in 1968?	Earl	March 28, 2019 12:51PM
Re: why was 497 not used in 1968?	Les Jarrett	April 02, 2019 03:27PM

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