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garth@sh.itjust.works Joined: 2024-03-04

The mechanics must need a big honkin' driver, too.

edgemaster72@lemmy.world Joined: 2023-06-16

They reinforce the wings where normally they wouldn't come back if shot there

Sanctus@anarchist.nexus Joined: 2025-09-08

Aircraft carriers have slots on them like power strips that the other sides of those dock into nicely.

Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz Joined: 2025-06-24

Well if they used bolts it wouldn't be as aerodynamic.

FilthyShrooms@lemmy.world Joined: 2023-07-17

It screws the top mold to the bottom mold, and means you can easily unscrew it for maintenance

verdare@piefed.blahaj.zone Joined: 2025-06-07

The screws attach the aircraft to the cables that suspend it from the firmament of the heavens.

faizalr@piefed.social Joined: 2025-11-22

Esthetic.

p03locke@lemmy.dbzer0.com Joined: 2023-06-23

Is this going to be the new Saddam's Hideout meme?

Welcome to the nostalgia-filled piefed instance of yesteryear.

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