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Old 9th May 2004, 22:40
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Yes, normally three.

Turbocompressor and bleed air normally could not be mixed, either one or 'ta other.

If bleeds were used, turbos needed to be started every hour to warm 'em up...otherwise they might not be available for descent.

Descent with bleeds only was rather difficult, to say the least.
Then, the Flight Engineer earned his salary...big time.
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