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Update on Hookway Trackers

Oct 2, 2016

Down Under Aviation News is running an article on the current status of the S2G Trackers purchased by Peter Hookway back in the early 90s.  Sadly, they have gradually rotted out in the open at West Sale Aerodrome.  There may yet be hope, however, as the article relates:

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See “Down Under” original article here.

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