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Old 9th May 2015, 06:54
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The Russian D9 and Black 3 are NOT the same aircraft

The flare chute on the D9 with the Russians is highlighted by a circle of white. This feature is denoted by the Red A in the photograph. The flare chute on Black 3 is also visible, you can clearly see the circle, but it has NOT been highlighted in white, look below the Red A in that photo. And interestingly enough, the normal oval opening does not appear to be present on Black 3's flare chute, but it's obvious and distinct on the D9 that the Russians are sitting on.

The 232-liter fuel fill flap on the D9 with the Russians has also been highlighted with a white ring. This feature, denoted B, is NOT present on Black 3.

The canopy slide screw on the D9 with the Russians is unremarkable. (Denoted C ) But the canopy slide screw on Black 3 must have been repeatedly adjusted, note the bare metal on the head of the screw, and the wear mark (going to bare metal) immediately below it.

These are NOT the same aircraft.

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