Quick view Add to basket: 9.99. Gigli-Cervi, Alessandro. The D.520 saw combat service in North Africa, Bulgaria, and the Eastern Front, as well as use in France and Germany for training and defence purposes. The 12-litre air bottle was used for the brakes and later, for the Chauvire propeller's constant speed adjustment. To fill the machine gun ammunition boxes took 15 minutes, while five minutes were needed to empty it as the cartridges were not expelled. Bulgarian pilots, who up to that time had encountered only P-38s, mistook the P-51s for their own Bf 109s and before they realized their mistake, seven Bf 109G-6s had been shot down. [21] Of these, 550 were to be D.520s, which were confirmed as ordered under contract No. [12][11], These prototypes were also armed with a single 20mm (0.787in) Hispano-Suiza HS.9 cannon with the barrel was in a sleeve between the cylinder banks and fired through the propeller spinner. The initial advantage that the Vichy French Air Force enjoyed did not last long, and they lost most of their aircraft during the campaign. When you have issue 59 and 60, you can follow this issue's build guide to assemble your new Outriders in preparation for issue 60's paint guide. [21] An initial batch of 22 D.520s were delivered during August 1941. Eddie Stobart: Moving The Nation Samantha Slade, Robo-Hunter Issue 128 9.99. [15] In addition to domestic orders, Poland was interested in acquiring around 160 D.520s in order. You'll read all about Space Marine close support units, the war for Vilamus and the outcast Adepta Sororitas hero, Ephrael Stern. Over the course of the collection, you'll also build up amazing spine art featuring the characters you know and love, and those you love to hate! The D.520 proved to be relatively capable as a dogfighter against the Luftwaffe's inventory, but lacked sufficient numbers to make a difference. [18] The next day, two D.520s were lost while a total of ten Luftwaffe aircraft (4 Messerschmitt Bf 110s, 2 Bf 109Es, 2 Dornier Do 17s, and 2 He 111s) were confirmed to be destroyed. This model was anticipated to have been powered by an Allison V-1710-C15 engine, capable of generating 780kW (1,040hp), instead. [5] On 3 April 1938, this private initiative was rewarded with the issuing of Air Ministry contract No. Quick view Add to basket: The GC III/6 was sent first. "D.520, la tecnica" (in Italian). A naval unit, the 1er Flotille de Chasse, was also equipped with the Dewoitine. The Allies lost 41 planes, 27 of those shot down by French fighters. The type was also returned to production during 1942, although it was manufactured at a lower rate than it had been during 1940. However, the corresponding design was promptly rejected by the Air Ministry. In combat, the MS.406 had only a pair of 7.5mm (0.295in) machine guns and was, therefore, at a disadvantage when the HS.404 had used up its ammunition, while a D.520 could continue to fight effectively because it had four fast-firing machine guns (over 80 rounds/sec), with 20-plus seconds of ammunition still available. The D.520 was designed in response to a 1936 requirement from the French Air Force for a fast, modern fighter with a good climbing speed and an armament centred on a 20mm cannon. Over the course of the collection, you'll also build up amazing spine art featuring the characters you know and love, and those you love to hate! [5], On 2 October 1938, the first prototype aircraft, D.520-01, powered by a Hispano-Suiza 12Y-21 engine that temporarily drove a fixed-pitch, two-bladed wooden propeller, performed its maiden flight. The ferry trip was very difficult for a 1940 interceptor and the pilots pushed their planes as far as their fuel tanks would allow them to. The Vichy Air force was numerically strong, but with very few ground crew and spare parts, which meant that the operational flying time for the D.520s was very limited. Once you get it on the ground, I was told not to leave the controls until it was in the hangar and the engine stopped. The wing, even if single-spar, was a solid and rigid unit with a secondary spar and many reinforced parts. [45] After 1 December 1944, the date on which the French Air Force was officially reformed, Doret's unit became G.C.II/18; it continued to operate D.520s for several months before being reequipped with Spitfires on 1 March 1945. Return to major publishers by decade.. 65: 000 Publisher Unknown: 1: 007 Magazine and Archive: 5: 01 Comics: 4: 10 Ton Press Several projects were initiated after the June 1940 armistice. [8][5], A large portion of responsibility for the encountered temperature issue was judged to have been a product of greater than expected drag resulting from the underwing radiators, which exhausted across the upper wing surface and were relatively inefficient; this arrangement was replaced with a single radiator unit housed under the fuselage in a streamlined fairing. Specific markings were applied during the Vichy era, consisting of white outlined fuselage roundels with a white fuselage stripe, and from mid-1941 on, the infamous "slave's pajamas" with red and yellow stripes on the engine cowling and tail surfaces. This gave the pilot good downward visibility, but the long nose in front of him was a drawback when taxiing on the ground. [43] Other Dewoitine-equipped units in North Africa such as GC II/7 or GC II/3 did not take part in the fighting. During the liberation of France, a few D.520s abandoned by the Germans, were used by ad hoc units in ground attacks against the isolated German pockets of resistance on the Western coast. Eddie Stobart: Moving The Nation Battleship Bismarck Issue 128 8.99. [35] After the armistice, 165 D.520s were evacuated to North Africa. The 359a Squadriglia pilots used Dewoitines with some success. Disney Dolls' House; Eddie Stobart. Dear Twitpic Community - thank you for all the wonderful photos you have taken over the years. There's something for every DC fan in this incredible collection. Disney Cross Stitch Issue 119 3.99. Disney Dolls' House; Eddie Stobart. There's something for every DC fan in this incredible collection. Sgarlato, Nico. Additional examples were operated by the Luftwaffe, Regia Aeronautica, and the Bulgarian Air Force. The most demanding part was Catania-Rhodes, which entailed no less than 1,200km (750mi) flown over water. Danel and Cuny 1966, pp. In December 1942, as French forces formerly under Vichy sided with the Allies, there were 153 D.520s left in French hands in North Africa. [19] In order to speed up the redesign process, a total of four production aircraft were handed back to SNCAM to serve as special test machines. Delivery. By 28 September 1944, twenty days after Bulgaria joined the Allies, Dewoitines still equipped an Orlyak (Group) of the 6th Fighter regiment: I Group had a total of 17 D.520s, five under repair and 12 operational, for its three Jato (Squadrons).[59]. [31], Although employing a modern design philosophy for its time, the D.520 was considered more difficult to fly than the older MS.406. The first three D.520s were assigned to 2 Stormo based at the Torino-Caselle airfield, where they were used for the defence of Torino's industrial area. [9] Other aerodynamic improvements were made around this time, such as the minor enlargement of the fin and rudder, for greater lateral stability. The majority of them were destroyed on the ground where the flat terrain, absence of infrastructure and absence of modern anti-aircraft (AA) artillery made them vulnerable to air attacks. Disney Dolls' House; Eddie Stobart. [16] According to an aviation author, it was alleged by American aviator Charles Lindbergh that secret negotiations were conducted between Dewoitine and Daimler-Benz during 1939 to obtain the DB.601 engine for the D.520, but that these did not come to fruition due to the war. "I have collected several dozen Dewoitines from various French airfields and the Toulouse factory", he recalled later. The D.520's cockpit was set well back in the fuselage, aft of the trailing edge of the wings. Quick view Add to basket: 3.99. [35] They flew a few patrols during the Tunisia campaign, but were considered obsolete, and their radio sets were incompatible with Allied equipment. [22] GC III/7 converted to the D.520 too late to be involved in any action. During the type's later life, it was used as a trainer aircraft. [13] During late September 1939, CEMA took charge of the third prototype to conduct armament trials. Disney. The Dewoitine D.520 was a French fighter aircraft, intended to be a capable contemporary of types such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire.An all-metal structure was used, except for fabric-covered ailerons and tail surfaces. Flotille 1F saw action against the United States Navy Grumman F4F Wildcat squadron VF-41 (from the carrier USSRanger), over Casablanca. Titanic; Spitfire Mk IA; Battleship Bismarck; Log in; Pay my bill; Wishlist; Build a 1:200 scale model of the most famous cruise liner in the world - the Titanic. Quick view Add to basket: 8.99. 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Along with the three examples that had flown to Britain in June 1940, two other Dewoitines were recovered from retreating Vichy forces in Rayak, Lebanon. The trip always included a stopover in Rhodes (which had an Italian base at the time), before the final flight to Syria. The French Air Ministry planned for over 300 aircraft a month to be built and managed to reach this goal, especially in June 1940, but it was too late to affect the tide of battle. These met the Luftwaffe on 13 May, shooting down three Henschel Hs 126s and one Heinkel He 111 without suffering any losses. Two more Bulgarian aircraft had to force land. Eddie Stobart: Moving The Nation; Hachette Partworks Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Mortal Realms Issue 65 7.99. D.520s were the only French single-seat fighters capable of making the trip to Syria. [22] GC I/3, II/3, III/3, III/6 and II/7 flew their aircraft to Algeria to avoid capture. Hachette Partworks . You've viewed 16 of 42 products. At the time the most powerful V-12 liquid-cooled engine available in France was the Hispano-Suiza 12Y, which was less powerful, but lighter than contemporary engines such as the Rolls-Royce Merlin and Daimler-Benz DB 601. Warhammer 40,000: Imperium Issue Numerous sources have mentioned use of the D.520 by the Romanian Air Force, but no evidence has ever been provided. [13], Fuel was fed via six Solex S.V. Development of the engine had not been straightforward, and had delayed production. They flew from France to Syria with intermediate stops at Rome, Brindisi or Catania. [15] Most production examples were powered by the 935CV (688kW; 922hp) Hispano-Suiza 12Y-45 with the new Szydlowski-Planiol supercharger, although later production versions used the 960CV (710kW; 950hp) Hispano-Suiza 12Y-49. Apart from the first prototype and postwar examples, D.520s sported the usual French camouflage of dark blue-grey, khaki, and dark brown with light blue-grey undersurfaces. Other fighters were designed to meet the specifications but none of them entered service, or entered service in small numbers, too late to play a significant role during the Battle of France. A contract for an additional 600 aircraft was issued in June, albeit reduced to 510 in July 1939. Disney Cross Stitch Issue 118 3.99. They were all terminated with the German occupation of Southern France in November 1942. [14], In April 1939, the rate of production of fighter aircraft throughout France was far beneath official expectations. Spitfire Mk IA; Battleship Bismarck; MODEL MAKERS. Product details. Out of stock. One source claims the so-called Romanian Dewoitines were, in fact, in transit to Bulgaria and only flew over Romania in order to get to their final destination. [2], Additional plans had included another manufacturing line at Asnires-sur-Seine, Paris, for a lightened version of the aircraft, known as the D.521. 226227, 236237. [29] Equipment included a Radio Industrie Type Rl 537 radio-receiver set, an OPL RX 39 reflector sight (less effective than the Revi system), a height-adjustable seat, and a sliding canopy with large, clear panels. Note: Official RLM designations had the prefix "8-", but this was usually dropped and replaced with the manufacturer's prefix. During the last Allied raid on Sofia, on 17 April, the II./6th fighter scrambled seven Dewoitines (plus 16 Bf 109s), against 350 B-17s and B-24s escorted by 100 P-51 Mustangs. [41][42] The following day, a Dewoitine pilot shot a P-40 down from 3 Sqn, the only Tomahawk lost during the campaign. 8.99 These D.520s were flown by pilots of the Normandie-Niemen unit before it was sent to the USSR, where they flew the Yakovlev Yak-1 that had many similarities with the French aircraft. LeO 451s and Martin 167F bombers had few problems, but D.520s were forced to fly a strenuous and dangerous mission, without any help or external assistance. Disney. Sommaire dplacer vers la barre latrale masquer Dbut 1 Histoire Afficher / masquer la sous-section Histoire 1.1 Annes 1970 et 1980 1.2 Annes 1990 1.3 Dbut des annes 2000 2 Dsignations 3 Types de livres numriques Afficher / masquer la sous-section Types de livres numriques 3.1 Homothtique 3.2 Enrichi 3.3 Originairement numrique 4 Qualits d'un livre These developments were halted by the June armistice.[63]. At least ten Allied aircraft (eight bombers and two P-38s) were shot down, while the Bulgarian Air Force lost five fighters and three pilots. Eddie Stobart: Moving The Nation ; Hachette Partworks. The intention was for the type to replace all other single-engine fighters that remained in service with the Vichy French Air Force and to eventually equip additional units that were to be reformed from September 1942 onwards. A Viet 250 air compressor charged several air bottles (one with a 12-litre capacity, as well as another eight litre tank, three smaller one litre units were matched to the weapons). Eddie Stobart: Moving The Nation; Hachette Partworks Brave: A Friend for Merida Issue 118 2.99. On 31 July 1943, the Regia Aeronautica still had 47 Dewoitines in service. Danel and Cuny 1966, pp. 3 Squadron RAAF (3 Sqn). Quick view Add to basket: 9.99. One D.520 was among fourteen US victory claims; the only Allied losses were due to ground and friendly fire. "Allez le Gosse: The Dewoitine D.520. This was probably the first Italian claim using this aircraft. [2] While French aircraft company Dewoitine initially responded with an improved design based on the D.510, designated as the D.513, this quickly proved to be inferior to the in-development Morane-Saulnier M.S.405, a domestic competitor. During early flight tests, the first prototype managed to reach only 480km/h (300mph), and suffered from dangerously high engine temperatures. The flight controls were well harmonized and the aircraft was easy to control at high speed. Of the 168 French aircraft (of all types) sent to Syria, 155 accomplished their mission and arrived successfully. Password requirements: 6 to 30 characters long; ASCII characters only (characters found on a standard US keyboard); must contain at least 4 different symbols; [11] The major differences between the first prototype and the second and third were the adoption of a new sliding canopy, the fitting of a re-designed and larger tail unit, and longer Oleo-manufactured undercarriage legs; they also omitted the Handley Page slats fitted to the outer wings on 01. [51][52] The captured Dewoitines were to be delivered to the Axis Balkan Front, although some were used by the Luftwaffe for training purposes while 60 were transferred to Italy and 96,[53] or 120, to the Bulgarian Air Force[54] for use in combat. [18], Four more Groupes de Chasse and three naval Escadrilles rearmed with the type before France's surrender. [6], In addition to the lack of a prototype order, Dewoitine was absorbed into the larger Socit nationale des constructions aronautiques du Midi (SNCAM) state-owned manufacturing consortium. [62], In 1940, SNCAM had several projects to fit the D.520 airframe with more powerful engines. Disney. This claim was initially only claimed as a probable but was later upgraded to a confirmed. Disney. Disney. [13] Another French Air Force order in April 1940 brought the total to 2,250 and increased production quotas to 350 a month. The maximum diving speed was 825km/h (513mph), as reached on 6 February 1939. 157/41 on 8 August 1941. Disney. Disney Disney Cross Stitch Issue 102 3.99. On 26 June, a strafing run by Tomahawks of 3 Sqn, on Homs airfield, destroyed five D.520s of Fighter Squadron II/3 (Groupe de Chasse II/3) and damaged six more. Selbstverwaltung - Mitbestimmung in wichtigen Fragen Versicherte, Rentner und Arbeitgeber knnen in der sozialen Selbstverwaltung mitbestimmen, wofr ihre Beitrge verwendet werden. [17], As the first batch of D.520s rolled off the production line, they failed acceptance tests due to insufficient top speed and troublesome cooling. These changes were enough to allow the aircraft to reach its design speed, achieving 530km/h (330mph). [2], In response to a specification for a new fighter promulgated by the French Air Ministry on 15 June 1936, mile Dewoitine, owner and founder of Dewoitine, formed a new private design office and ordered the firm's chief engineer, Robert Castello, to immediately study the development of a new fighter. Be the first to hear about new products and collections! Unlike the Morane-Saulnier M.S.406, which was at that time the most numerous fighter in the French Air Force, the Dewoitine D.520 came close to being a match for the latest German types, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109. The small air bottles provided up to 12 seconds at 9,000m (30,000ft) or 20 seconds at low level, before the Viet air compressor recharged them. "[49] Italian pilots liked the 20mm (0.787in) gun, the modern cockpit, the excellent radio set and the easy recovery from a spin but they also complained about the weak undercarriage and the small [cannon] ammunition drum capability; the ammunition was not available in quantities (the HS.404 was not compatible with Breda and Scotti 20mm (0.787in) guns, so everything depended on France's depots). [3], Other aircraft designed to the same specification included the Morane-Saulnier M.S.450, the Loire-Nieuport 60 (later C.A.O 200), and the Caudron-Renault C.770, none of which either left the drawing board or entered service. The Bf 109, owing to its slats, could easily sustain the turn on the edge of a stall. The inwardly retracting undercarriage had a broad 2.83m (9ft 3in) track, and was fitted with wide, low-pressure tyres. [24], A self-sealing fuel tank with a capacity of 396L (87impgal; 105USgal) was mounted between the engine and cockpit, along with two wing tanks which, combined, carried another 240L (53impgal; 63USgal), for a total of 636L (140impgal; 168USgal);[25] this was considerably more than the contemporary Bf 109E, Spitfire I and early Italian fighters, each with about 400L (88impgal; 110USgal) fuel capacity. [30] Except over the long nose, the pilot's view was good, since he was seated quite high over the forward fuselage; however, no rear-facing mirrors were fitted. By the end of the campaign, Vichy forces had lost 179 aircraft from the approximately 289 committed to the Levant. The wing, even if single-spar, was a solid and rigid unit with a secondary spar and many reinforced parts. 704 was formed at Tours for the purpose of training pilot instructors operating, amongst other types, 17 D.520s. [50] After the armistice of 8 September 1943, three D.520s, previously in service with 24 Gruppo, were used by the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana of the Italian Social Republic for training. You'll read all about Space Marine close support units, the war for Vilamus and the outcast Adepta Sororitas hero, Ephrael Stern. [18], The manufacturing process was deliberately optimized, each aircraft consumed a reduced 7,000 man-hours each to produce, roughly half the time compared to the previous D.510 and MS.406, and far less than many other fighters of the time, such as the MC.200/202 (21,000 hours), but around 50% greater than a Bf 109E (4,500 hours). [41] The French pilots claimed three Blenheims, but at least four of the D.520s were destroyed by the Australian escorts, including two by flying officer Peter Turnbull. [citation needed] On 10 July, five D.520s attacked Bristol Blenheim bombers from No. The program will feature the breadth, power and journalism of rotating Fox News anchors, reporters and producers. [60] This seems the most reliable explanation, viewed against the numbers of Dewoitines actually available. Number of pages: 28 Specifications: 285 x 220 mm. Quick view Add to basket: 9.99. [45] At the encouragement of No. Coming soon. 58. However, only GC I/3, II/7, II/6 and the naval AC 1 saw any action in the Battle of France. On 21 May 1943, the Regia Aeronautica and the Luftwaffe agreed to exchange 39 Lior et Olivier LeO 451s, captured by the Italians at the SNCASE factory in Ambrieu-en-Bugey (Lyon), with a stock of 30 D.520s. [20][32] Captain Eric Brown, commanding officer of the Royal Aircraft Establishment's Captured Enemy Aircraft Flight, tested the D.520 at RAE Farnborough, saying that "It was a nasty little brute. [8][5], In response to Belgian interest in the D.520, who were at one stage preparing to negotiate for a licence to produce the type, several evaluation flights of the third prototype were flown by Belgian test pilot Captain Arendt. The later examination of records showed that only one Dewoitine was lost during that air battle. The D.520 had provisions for two BE33 "illuminating bombs", useful for nocturnal interception missions, but these were seldom used because French fighters rarely flew nighttime missions. Disney. [36] Eighty five D.520s were lost. The French Air Force lost 56 aircraft, among them 13 D.520s. The pilot had a complete set of cockpit instruments, and a ten-litre oxygen bottle located in the fuselage just behind his seat, with either a Munerelle or Gourdou oxygen regulator system mounted on the right instrument panel. [7], However, mile Dewoitine, now the deputy managing director of SNCAM, was keen to proceed with the project and decided to proceed to the detail design drawing phase with the aim of producing a pair of prototypes and a single structural test frame, confident that official interest would be found for the type. It was slower than the Bf 109E but superior in manoeuvrability. Following the armistice of 1940, the D.520 continued to be used, being operated by both the Free French Air Force and the Vichy French Air Force. [62] Initially, this unit had flown Yak-3s, formerly of the Normandie-Niemen fighter squadron; these were later replaced with seven D.520s, three of them being two-seaters. [18] In April and May 1940, operational units received 34 'war-capable' production D.520s; the type quickly proved to be highly popular with pilots and ground crew. [37][38] However, no D.520 units were to be stationed on the French mainland, thus individual aircraft were instead stored or dispatched to units overseas, such as in North Africa.[21]. After the war, the D.520s that remained in France were used as trainers; on 1 June 1945, the school base No. The camouflage pattern was not standardized. The Dewoitine D.520 was a French fighter aircraft that entered service in early 1940, shortly after the beginning of the Second World War. [16] The production standard armament was a 20mm (0.787in) HS.404 cannon firing through the propeller hub and four belt-fed MAC 1934 M39 7.5mm (0.295in) machine guns in the wings. The plan was to have the Dewoitine eventually equip a total of 17 Groupes with 442 aircraft, three escadrilles of the Aronautique navale with 37 aircraft each, plus three training units with 13 aircraft. The agreement stated that aircraft of this new batch were to be similar to the ones already in service. The remaining aircraft with the range to do so, evacuated to Rhodes. [18] Redesigned compressor intakes, a modified cooling circuit and propulsive exhaust pipes proved to be effective remedies of these shortcomings, but as early examples had to be retrofitted with these improvements, the type was not declared combat ready until April 1940, at which point the D.520's operational standards had been defined. The Vichy French Air Force was already relatively strong, but several units were sent to reinforce it. Production-standard armament consisted of a 20mm (0.787in) HS.404, which had an ammunition capacity of 60 rounds, firing through the propeller hub, and four belt-fed MAC 1934 M39 7.5mm (0.295in) machine guns in the wings, with 675 rounds per gun. American bombers attacked Sofia again, on 10 December 1943. [35] Three more, from GC III/7, escaped to Britain and were delivered to the Free French. "La campagna aerea di Siria.". Titanic Issue 27 9.99. [5] The third prototype also introduced a small tailwheel instead of the original skid. Germany launched the invasion of France and the Low Countries, invading Vichy's so-called "free zone" in November 1942, French tactical trials of captured Bf 109E-3 vs. Dewoitine 520 and Bloch 152, Reich Air Ministry (RLM) aircraft designations, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dewoitine_D.520&oldid=1118090345, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2007, Articles with failed verification from October 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Caruana, Richard. [48], German forces invading Vichy's so-called "free zone" in November 1942, captured 246 D.520s; additionally, a batch of 62 was completed under German occupation. Subsequently, in the spring and summer of 1943, the Dewoitines were used by 161 Gruppo Autonomo, based in southern Italy with 163a Squadriglia in Grottaglie, 162a Squadriglia in Crotone and 164a Squadriglia in Reggio Calabria. Sie knnen diese per Livestream verfolgen. The D.520 had a fire-suppression system with a fire extinguisher activated from the cockpit. In 1941, D.520s of GC III/6, II/3 and naval escadrille 1AC fought the Allies during the SyriaLebanon campaign. [45], About 60 D.520s were acquired by the Regia Aeronautica (the Italian Air Force or RA). Disney. FREE postage on orders over 30. Hachette Partworks . [3], Accordingly, work on what would become the D.520 commenced in September 1936; according to aviation author Raymond Danel, the D.520 designation was a deliberate reference to the required speed of the aircraft. During January 1940, the Aronautique Navale placed its own order for 120 aircraft. The last flight of an operational D.520 was made on 3 September 1953 with EPAA (quipes de prsentation de l'arme de l'air). [39] Even the trip from Rhodes to Syria was 800km (500mi). As a result of this organisational restricting, along with continued alterations within the French Air Force's established manufacturing programmes, work on the design of the D.520 was suspended throughout much of 1937, and it was not until January 1938 that a small number of draughtsmen started work on the first detailed drawings for the prototype. Disney Dolls' House; Eddie Stobart. This meant several thousand kilometers were flown over mountains and sea. As part of this agreement, 550 examples of the D.520 were ordered to replace all other single-seat fighters in service. [20][2] The armistice greatly curtailed production of D.520, which would have otherwise been a fighter aircraft produced in far greater numbers and with improved models. An all-metal structure was used, except for fabric-covered ailerons and tail surfaces. Disney Cross Stitch Issue 116 3.99. Spitfire MK IA Issue 105 9.99. 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