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10th Jan 2004, 09:26

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DanAir1-11

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Trident 2 was I believe capable of .89 at 27,000.

Designed with 'high-speed' clean wings was a little bit 'untidy' at lower speeds and required the use of the LE slats below 225kts.

I sorely miss the old 1-11's VC10 and Tridents! Great days indeed