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Old 3rd Aug 2006, 06:45
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The early long body 707's (with JT-4A engines) took a hell of a push on the rudder with an outboard failure at rotation, so much so that many guys had to raise their backside right off the cushion and prop themselves against the seat back, to keep the aeroplane straight.
Interesting times indeed.
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