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31st Mar 2004, 20:45

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Wow! That would have de-iced the wing! My guess is that the first start failed and the engine was not purged sufficiently before another? There is a Boeing recommended 'dry start cycle' for clearing excesss fuel from failed starts.

Impressive film.