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Old 14th Sep 2018, 22:12
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tdracer
 
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About ten years ago, my office building overlooked Boeing Field. At the time, if one of the engine manufactures got a little behind, they'd fly in new 777 engines on an Antonov to save shipping time and prevent late deliveries.
Several of us once watched an Antonov 124 taking off heading north towards Seattle. If was like Global's video - barely got off the ground by the end of the runway, and then it was so low we lost sight of it below buildings. We all watched in amazement (and a little horror), just waiting for a fireball as headed towards the taller buildings in Seattle. Last I saw, it had made a slight turn to the left and was headed out over Elliott Bay (i.e. the Seattle waterfront). Fortunately there were no tall sailing ships out there
The amazing thing is, this was leaving - most likely empty of cargo, just fuel...
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