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Split-flap display

Each character sits in a cell whose top and bottom halves flip down in sequence, cycling through characters until the target letter appears.

Also called flip board, Solari board, departure board flip, Split-flap display flip, split-flap board.

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  • clatters in like an airport board
  • flips up like an airport board
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