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Large numbers returned in aircraft (4)

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I believe the answer is:

stol

'aircraft' is the definition.
(short for short take-off and landing aircraft)

'large numbers returned' is the wordplay.
'large numbers' becomes 'lots'.
'returned' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'lots' in reverse letter order is 'STOL'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Another definition for stol that I've seen is " Short take-off and landing".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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