A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Fragrant harbour
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Pilot slang for Hong Kong, an ironic translation of its name (which means Fragrant Harbour in Chinese). The joke is partly on the local scent of some of the poorer regions, and partly on the difficult approach to [Runway] 13 of [Hong Kongs] now-decommissioned Kai [Tak] airport, which stank.
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