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What is the fascinating reason modern jet engines have a distinct white spiral painted on their centers?

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What is the fascinating reason modern jet engines have a distinct white spiral painted on their centers?

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What is the fascinating reason modern jet engines have a distinct white spiral painted on their centers?
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