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Big fat tires? Bro no need stinking fat tires…
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Mon Oct 06, 2025 6:14 am
Re: Big fat tires? Bro no need stinking fat tires…
I dunno, Ted. These dudes seem to like their taildraggers.
Anyone know the story behind the extra-swole struts on this Blackhawk?
Anyone know the story behind the extra-swole struts on this Blackhawk?
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Mon Oct 06, 2025 8:34 am
Re: Big fat tires? Bro no need stinking fat tires…
Mary’s office LZ (Building T-117, Palm Circle), Fort Shaffer, Hawaii:
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Re: Big fat tires? Bro no need stinking fat tires…
That dude is the best. “…Right out of Ohio”
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