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by jrfspa320
Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:49 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: My African Safari (i) ; The Beginning (EZY/ QR)
Replies: 59
Views: 21909

RE: My African Safari (i) ; The Beginning (EZY/ QR)

Thanks for your report, Great reading
Well done on your degree!

The BA 737 is a comair a/c, a franchise for BA

sounds like your in for an adventure!

Enjoy and take care!

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by jrfspa320
Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Lufthansa Inaugural A380 To Singapore Upper Deck
Replies: 51
Views: 33938

RE: Lufthansa Inaugural A380 To Singapore Upper Deck

Thanks, Good to see another airline flying into <acronym title="Singapore - Changi (SIN / WSSS), Singapore">SIN</acronym>. I like your pics of the city....reminds me of my visit, very tourist friendly. 1500 compensation from C to Y doesnt seem very much, surely the difference in ticket price was mor...

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by jrfspa320
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: World's Longest Flights, 3rd Edition
Replies: 72
Views: 13003

RE: World's Longest Flights, 3rd Edition

Can we get a list of the longest routes by aircraft type?

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by jrfspa320
Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Emirates Announce Dublin
Replies: 68
Views: 15589

RE: Emirates Announce Dublin

All the referring of being able to avoid the <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> hassle...<acronym title="Dubai - International (DXB / OMDB), United Arab Emirates">DXB</acronym> is no oasis! In fact i avoid <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK...

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by jrfspa320
Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Aviation Related Things To Do In London
Replies: 12
Views: 9015

RE: Aviation Related Things To Do In London

Alternatives are Duxford, which is a great museum <a href="http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/</a> In fact this sunday there is an airshow there! Well worth visiting Alternatively, the RAF Museum in Hendon, north London <a href="http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/" target...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Who Would Buy Bmibaby?
Replies: 21
Views: 6626

RE: Who Would Buy Bmibaby?

Easyjet, Ryanair, Flybe

Id put my money easyjet.....if the price is low enough anyway!

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by jrfspa320
Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Indirect Way To Memmingen: HEL-TXL-SCN/LUX-MUC
Replies: 28
Views: 10647

RE: Indirect Way To Memmingen: HEL-TXL-SCN/LUX-MUC

Cool report, interesting routing. Was the Q400 the new NG version? Notice much difference?

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: "888": 8hrs, 8 Segments On An Aussie Dash 8 (pics)
Replies: 78
Views: 25351

RE: "888": 8hrs, 8 Segments On An Aussie Dash 8 (pics)

Very interesting, Thanks. Good to see the "Airports" of the bush. Love the relaxed style of flying.
I thought the Dash 8 100/200 held 37 people? Only 28 seats in yours. Any plans to replace them, if theres anything to replace them with!

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Flybe Q400 ABZ To Edinburgh/EDI-BHD + BA Lounges
Replies: 29
Views: 10985

RE: Flybe Q400 ABZ To Edinburgh/EDI-BHD + BA Lounges

Nice report, Looks like you were lucky with the weather. Edinburgh always a nice place to visit. I cant believe the price of the rail ticket! Thats a rip-off. Need to pre-book or go by coach lol.

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Asia's World City - New & Old - BA First (w/pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 23180

RE: Asia's World City - New & Old - BA First (w/pics)

Great report, and pictures! <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> has a solid product and the new F looks a big improvement. Im off to <acronym title="Four Star Aviation (US Virgin Is.)">HK</acronym> myself in a few weeks (albeit on <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> in Y) but ...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Love At First Sight: An Emirates Story From AMS
Replies: 71
Views: 27542

RE: Love At First Sight: An Emirates Story From AMS

Brilliant report, great photos.

I have always found EK to be good. Looking forward to the next part

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by jrfspa320
Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: US: DUB-PHL-SFO (Y) To Ask A Question (some Pics)
Replies: 15
Views: 15223

RE: US: DUB-PHL-SFO (Y) To Ask A Question (some Pics)

Wow great story, was left on tenterhooks when it cut off haha.

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by jrfspa320
Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: The Anti-cool TR... Short Hop AC77W EZE-SCL
Replies: 14
Views: 11871

RE: The Anti-cool TR... Short Hop AC77W EZE-SCL

I think AC are pretty good, and the 77W is a great aircraft. Best carrier in north america.

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by jrfspa320
Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: STR-CDG-ORY-LCY / LHR-CDG-STR On AF In Y
Replies: 15
Views: 11892

RE: STR-CDG-ORY-LCY / LHR-CDG-STR On AF In Y

Great trip report! Fantastic pictures.
Nice to see all 4 A380s at LHR.
Well done for walking around London, so many tourists get on the tube to travel everywhere and miss so much!

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by jrfspa320
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: To The Cape With SQ (Pics And Vids)
Replies: 20
Views: 22516

RE: To The Cape With SQ (Pics And Vids)

Thanks for the report, would like to visit cape town at some point
I agree the old seats are more comfortable than the new slim line ones.
Shame about the catering, but i find SQ meals poor in general, especially in comparison to EK

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Hiding Profile
Replies: 0
Views: 160

Hiding Profile

Sorry if this has been asked before, but can you hide your profile so that it doesnt come up if you type your name into google?
Thanks

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by jrfspa320
Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Thai Fails To Impress: MUC-BKK-BNE On 744 & 777
Replies: 61
Views: 34979

RE: Thai Fails To Impress: MUC-BKK-BNE On 744 & 777

Thanks for the report, im hoping to fly thai soon so good to see what im in for, Not out of choice though, using miles and impossible to get a seat on <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> to <acronym title="Thai International (Thailand)">TG</acronym> it will be! Thai have to be the only ...

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by jrfspa320
Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Another Short Hop To KL On Firefly And Air Asia
Replies: 8
Views: 15076

RE: Another Short Hop To KL On Firefly And Air Asia

Good to see the QF 767 in SIN

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by jrfspa320
Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical/Operations
Topic: Have The Air Corridors Around LHR Changed?
Replies: 9
Views: 4296

RE: Have The Air Corridors Around LHR Changed?

Hi there maddog888, I also live in the enfield area, and am used to seeing <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> arrivals go over my house at mid level. I enjoy the view at night when there is a line of lights, very impressive. I cant i have particularly notic...

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by jrfspa320
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Losing My Vegas Virginity With Virgin Atlantic
Replies: 15
Views: 22745

RE: Losing My Vegas Virginity With Virgin Atlantic

Looks a good trip
Id like to try VS but cant bring myself to convert from oneworld

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by jrfspa320
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: An Endangered Species: East African DC-9 14 [pics/
Replies: 39
Views: 34383

RE: An Endangered Species: East African DC-9 14 [pics/

wow, what an interesting report, great read

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: A Whole Lotta EI And A Little RE. AMS-ORK-DUB-LHR
Replies: 23
Views: 11999

RE: A Whole Lotta EI And A Little RE. AMS-ORK-DUB-LHR

Hi, great report, nice to see Cork, somewhere i travel to frequently. By the looks of it landing must have been right up to the limits in the fog. Cork sees frequent diverts with only CAT2 and plenty of fog. I think <acronym title="Aer Lingus (Ireland)">EI</acronym> is the best LCC out there with gr...

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by jrfspa320
Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Royal Brunei PER-BWN In J
Replies: 8
Views: 14084

RE: Royal Brunei PER-BWN In J

Thanks for the report I frequently fly to Perth
I was going to comment about it being strange seeing EK 343 but then i saw this report is 2007.
Nice to see Royal Brunei, but i think the only advantage over the other carriers is the Price.

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by jrfspa320
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Iberia -MIA -MAD -ALC -MAD -MIA Business (Pics)
Replies: 32
Views: 28881

RE: Iberia -MIA -MAD -ALC -MAD -MIA Business (Pics)

Great report, good to see pics of Alicante.
Never seen them type of overhead bins before in the A340?

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by jrfspa320
Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

RE: BA Or AC/CO

Thanks very much for the replying. I will try and do a trip report when i get back. Looking forward to visiting The States for the 1st time (California at least)

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by jrfspa320
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

RE: BA Or AC/CO

Yep thats leaving the US, can i not do imm and customs in LAX?
Just hope no delay in LAX

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by jrfspa320
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

RE: BA Or AC/CO

Thanks for the reply, I decieded to go <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym>/CO just for variety. Via VVR and <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym>, Only thing im worried about is a 90min connection in <acronym title="Newark - Liberty Interna...

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by jrfspa320
Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Ryanair LPL-ORK
Replies: 3
Views: 6332

Ryanair LPL-ORK

I travel to cork fairly frequently. I go to Uni in Liverpool so the last few times i have used Ryanair. This time was to be no different, I checked Aer Lingus and <acronym title="Bloomington / Normal - Central Illinois Regional (BMI / KBMI), USA - Illinois">BMI</acronym> Baby which were about the sa...

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by jrfspa320
Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

BA Or AC/CO

Travelling from LON-<acronym title="San Francisco - International (SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO</acronym> then returning <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title="Manchester - International (Ringway) (MAN / EGCC), United Kingdom">...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow
Replies: 4
Views: 4946

RE: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow
Replies: 4
Views: 4946

RE: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow
Replies: 4
Views: 4946

QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow

Just a quick report of my internal flight between Rockhampton and Brisbane Ill post the airshow pics after. trip made as part of a two month trip to QLD <i><a href="/aviation-forums/trip_reports/read.main/153398" target=_blank>SQ 380,333,77W Y LHR-SIN-<acronym title="Brisbane (- Eagle Farm) (BNE / Y...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: SQ 380,333,77W Y LHR-SIN-BNE RTN
Replies: 3
Views: 12751

SQ 380,333,77W Y LHR-SIN-BNE RTN

Every summer I make a trip to Australia to visit my dad, Usually flying Emirates or <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym>/BA. Being a frequent flyer of both i was keen to continue the trend. However i found a good fare on <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> for £600, and it i...

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: LGW-ALC-MAN On Monarch
Replies: 2
Views: 9844

LGW-ALC-MAN On Monarch

This is my first trip report, sorry about the pictures-taken on a mobile phone. Pre-Flight Travelling from home in London to Alicante with my Grandad who has a flat out there. All options were about the same price but Monarch had the best flight times (didnt fancy 6:30 am with <acronym title="Britis...

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by jrfspa320
Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Name On Ticket Different To Passport
Replies: 5
Views: 6761

RE: Name On Ticket Different To Passport

Thanks guys ill just turn up and chance it, ill let you know what happens

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by jrfspa320
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Name On Ticket Different To Passport
Replies: 5
Views: 6761

Name On Ticket Different To Passport

Hi, i make an error when booking over the internet. just wondering what do to. Travelling to Alicante and back with Monarch in a few days time. I have double barrel surname and only typed the 1st part. To ring up and change now would cost about £80. Should i just chance it and turn up and the airpor...

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by jrfspa320
Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Work Experience In UK Airports?
Replies: 7
Views: 7003

RE: Work Experience In UK Airports?

Hi there, i would try and contact the <acronym title="Hahn Air Lines (Germany)">HR</acronym> dept at the airport. Its very difficult to get work experience at airports. I wanted experience at a London airport about 5 years ago now. I remember the BAA ones wouldnt do anything (so good luck with <acro...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: North American Summer 2008 (550 Pics!)
Replies: 56
Views: 36402

RE: North American Summer 2008 (550 Pics!)

wow, one of the longest trip reports. Looks amazing, would love to do it. Thanks for the report

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by jrfspa320
Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: ATL-ORD-SFO-ATL On DL/Amtrak: 200+ Pics
Replies: 24
Views: 15774

RE: ATL-ORD-SFO-ATL On DL/Amtrak: 200+ Pics

wow what an interesting trip

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by jrfspa320
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Perth-Karratha Day Trip On Virgin Blue's E-190
Replies: 15
Views: 11592

RE: Perth-Karratha Day Trip On Virgin Blue's E-190

I have flown <acronym title="Perth (PER / YPPH), Australia - Western Australia">PER</acronym>-<acronym title="Broome (BME / YBRM), Australia - Western Australia">BME</acronym> a few times, never on the 190 sadly. Was it mainly miners on board? Good to see the 190s in <acronym title="KLM CityHopper (...

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by jrfspa320
Sat May 17, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: American 2198 Mexico - Miami
Replies: 14
Views: 7933

RE: American 2198 Mexico - Miami

Hey, good report.
It seems weird they dont have drop-down t.v. on the 738?

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by jrfspa320
Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: BMI J Class/Royal Caribbean New Ship/Vids+Pics
Replies: 26
Views: 17767

RE: BMI J Class/Royal Caribbean New Ship/Vids+Pics

Great report, Fantastic pics
Id love to get on E jet
that ship looks massive, the surfing looks good fun
Hows the new terminal coming along at DUB?

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by jrfspa320
Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Flying The Miles Better Club: BHX-BHX With TOM!
Replies: 5
Views: 6553

RE: Flying The Miles Better Club: BHX-BHX With TOM!

Are the TOM and FCA going to be configured the same then? Are they increasing pitch to 33" and getting rid of 8 abreast?
Interesting developments in charter sector anyway.

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by jrfspa320
Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Laptop Shopping. Advice Please
Replies: 45
Views: 2784

RE: Laptop Shopping. Advice Please

Hey, ive got an acer and its great. Vista runs great. Ive got the 15.4 inch and i really like it. Like was said above dont get anything below 2GB. Also try not to get the bottom of the range model

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by jrfspa320
Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: As Low As You Can Go: CX Y - HKG-LAX
Replies: 100
Views: 31524

RE: As Low As You Can Go: CX Y - HKG-LAX

I have to admit i found that report very funny and certainly made me chuckle.
Good to read something different.

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by jrfspa320
Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Props Around The UK (12Feb08); Many Pics/videos
Replies: 41
Views: 16849

RE: Props Around The UK (12Feb08); Many Pics/videos

Great report. I didnt know the Euro manx ATR was leased from RE.
I often see it flying of uni here in LPL.

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by jrfspa320
Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: What's The Smallest Plane?
Replies: 6
Views: 3847

RE: What's The Smallest Plane?

Isnt it the bumble bee, but i dont think it flies very well. The Colomban Cri cri flies very well and is really small but yet twin engined

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Air Southwest, NQY-LGW
Replies: 11
Views: 6323

RE: Air Southwest, NQY-LGW

nice report, im sure air southwest would earn more if they lowered their prices and got more passengers. Im not sure if they are Q300 or just the ordinary 300 version.

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by jrfspa320
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: A Trip Home With Aer Lingus (Pics/Videos)
Replies: 16
Views: 10608

RE: A Trip Home With Aer Lingus (Pics/Videos)

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