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So memory isn't as good as when I operated and taught/wrote about one type at a time.
It ain't, make no mistake.
One should remember...the TriStar, amongst all early generation widebody aircraft is the only one that has not crashed due to an aircraft/engine system malfunction..(and the Rollers are superb engines, and history has proven this...except QANTAS with their...bloted A380 POS).
TriStar...made in AMERICA, with proper British RB.211 engines.
In my thirty one years of flying the type in Command (16,000 hours plus), the 'ole girl has never ever let us down.
Ever.
The RAF has a fine aircraft alright, it (however) remains to be seen if they (the RAF) can keep in airbourne, within the bounds of their MoD budget.
Useless lower hold fuel tanks...included.
Don't hold your breath.
Having said this, I wish 'em well.
