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Old 3rd Feb 2021, 21:42
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dixi188
 
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Originally Posted by H Peacock
Just has to be the Merlin, but not just the one wasted in a ‘woosy’ fighter - but 4 in the Lanc! Can’t beat that sound of the surge in power as you go from 1900 up to 2400rpm as you run in!

Oh, and as for impressive sounding starting - a pair of Avpin-started Avons!
I nearly fouled my breeches at Chivenor one airshow when 40 Hunters started at the same time. Awsome!
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