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Old 22nd November 2004 | 00:25
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N1 Vibes
 
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From: Gweriniaeth Cymru
Flying very fast, ram effect, titanium compressor blades, all this can lead to a fire of over 1,000 deg at altitude. Oh, and the kerosene that will continue to pump into the engine until the nice man at the front of the plane turns off, that might burn as well...

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