The numeric version of three previous Tales covering the A to Z of Aviation.  Now we look at what numbers might mean to pilots?

Babylonian numeric text

The Japanese Zero fighter

A ‘tongue in cheek’ three engined Airbus

The twin hulled S55 flying boat

The North American F-82

Flying in Vic

The Piaggio Avanti EVO

The Old Course with RAF Leuchars in the background

The 10 ton Grand Slam bomb

The Seven Seas appeal of the DC-7C

The NASA B-52 “Balls 8”

Red 10

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