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Old 19th Jun 2006, 18:09
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And BEA/BOAC "managed" to c0ck up the UK Aviation Industry......
ie, "Designer Aeroplanes"...["Original"] Trident......too big....want the B727-100. Eventually got the Trident3, original size..underpowered, hence 5 engines.
VC10, Designed for "Empire" routes.....even though the "Empire" was fading
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