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Old 02-01-2004, 06:37 PM
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Originally posted by BLUEHAWK 62 -
How come ya'll have to have so MANY names to call things?
Also.
Gives some collage boy something to do. Ships under changes much like aircraft. They are upgraded, mods made, etc.
That last letter in an A/C designation is a good example.
The HS-3G, well that turned into the HS-3H. Best way to tell them apart is by the pontoons. You should get the picture by now, sure you saw a few A/C changes?
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