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Old 4th July 2009 | 16:47
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Obi Offiah
 
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Originally Posted by MarkerInbound
Are we really seeing flames? Metal glows red hot a bit above 700C, I think it's just the last turbine wheel. I've taxied behind 727s and 737s and seen the engine light up when the power is puched up.
On occasion there is are small licks of flame around the turbine wheel, but your correct it is mainly a red hot glow.
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