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Old 20th Apr 2010, 14:51
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Finn47
 
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As far as the Finnish F-18 Hornet engines are concerned, no actual damage has been proven yet - only particle concentrations spotted. The engine(s) have been dismantled and sent to Patria Aerospace who are examining them at the moment. Results can not be expected until a couple of days later. Finnish Air Force press release in English here:

Puolustusvoimat - Frsvarsmakten - The Finnish Defence Forces

Notice the careful wordings: "may cause" significant damage, etc.
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