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Old 13th Oct 2018, 15:30
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Quite a lot of the early generation jets were re-engined soon after introduction, as the technology was advanced. DC8s and (particularly) 707s were done. I believe American Airlines had about 50 turbojet 707s within a few years of introduction, and re-engined them all with turbofans.
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