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Old 5th Dec 2019, 18:06
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In the case of the Mosquito an engine failure immediately after takeoff - before reaching that speed - could be fatal.
Lift off at 120 mph. Takeoff safety speed 190 mph!

Listen to Keith Skilling describing his experiences in test-flying KA114.




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