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Among many objects that were taken from the downed Fokker, was the control column. To left are two rectangular gun triggers, marked L and R. On the top is the coupé button for the magneto, while to the right is the finger grip, and on the left is the auxiliary throttle control. The small holes at the base are where the cables from the throttle and triggers pass through.

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Among many objects that were taken from the downed Fokker, was the control column. To left are two rectangular gun triggers, marked L and R. On the top is the coupé button for the magneto, while to the right is the finger grip, and on the left is the auxiliary throttle control. The small holes at the base are where the cables from the throttle and triggers pass through.

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