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Old 15th December 2005 | 19:10
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BEagle
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
If I recall correctly, the TSR2 engine being tested under a Vulcan demonstrated a resonant mode failure in a somewhat spectacular, fiery and terminal manner in the mid-60s, destroying both it and the Vulcan in the process.

Fortunately it was on the ground at the time.
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