We don't usually associate Africa with innovations in aviation and space exploration, but here's proof to the contrary:
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The engineer at 4m38s is welding on the undercarriage wtih his eyes shut!Pioneers of African Aviation - Compilation
Nov 30, 2023
Last reply: 2 years ago
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You can't fault them for ambition, even if the practicalities seem to escape them.
I'd have thought googles were quite cheap. Brian
I flew from London to Lagos many years ago. There was brief stop over in Kano before the pilot walkedback u o the cockppit,through the plane, a big dutch man. He got s resounding round of applause. Getting to me and seeing a white face he stopped for a chat. 'You must be very popular ' I said. ' Oh no, he said 'theyre just delighted to see a white man flying he plane'
Goggles? When you reach the black belt 10th dan level of welding expertise, you don't need 'em.
Flashman
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