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C05 and J07 only reference when the lighter was made, not quality. All Zippo lighters are of excellent quality, and have a lifetime guarantee. A=January B=February C=March etc. And the two digits refers to the year of manufacture.
Most airplanes get there names from the manufactor or they type of airplane and model they are. Just like cars, airplanes have different models and techincal functions the make them different from others. Airplanes whos name begins with either the manufactoring name for sponser are used to transport people or cargo. Such as the Boeing 767, or a cessna 22. Planes whos names beign with a letter or number are ussaully military aircraft and these numbers are used to identify the planes quickly. Planes whos names being with letters a - d are ussed for transportation and services. The c05 of the dc-10. Planes with letter names e, f, and even g are fighter planes with different specifications depending on their following numbers. F-16 f-117. Planes with letter names after m can be specially equiped aircraft in use for missions such as reconissance. sr-21.