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Old 21st Jul 2006, 23:01
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Conan the Librarian
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I loved the MiG display at Fairford and some fairly obscene contradictions of popular aerodynamics were in evidence. What I want to know, is how they kept the donks turning. The angle off was right through 360 degrees (twice, on the double somersault and the changes were SO abrupt) and yet the engines didn't complain or (thankfully) go a bit quiet. I am sure that there were for instance, some rueful former F-14 or F-111 drivers there, that simply do not believe what they saw. Credit, where credit is due. I think that to be the most emphatic display of care free handling that I have ever seen. The engine might not last as long as the equivalent western unit, but by G - it keeps going.

What a stunning display and thank you Mig, for bringing it here.

Conan
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