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Old 4th Jan 2019, 03:08
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Nomad2
 
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The Russian Air Force seem to have a policy of 'full chat' for at least a minute before letting the brakes off.
I saw a BACKFIRE bomber doing it recently, and it was mighty impressive as the aircraft generated a giant plume of filthy yellow smoke behind it.
To be fair, he only lit the burners on rolling....

IL-76 pilots also habitually do this, I think it's some sort of proof test, in case the donkeys chuck it once they get airborne.
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