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2023-04-27 17:40:13 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7C42930EE14C0B3111C6345A039FD59901BD4561B338F5EC07E7A47A510C4976
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While this is likely a genuine video, it is important to note that the clip shows speed tape being used, which is different from ordinary tape. It is constructed from aviation grade aluminum and is used to make minor repairs such as covering paint corrosion. Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/10/05/plane-duct-tape-speed-tape/ https://amp.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/what-is-speed-tape-why-your-planes-wing-looks-like-its-patched-up-with-duct-tape-20221006-h26xty.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_tape
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