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Old 17th Jun 2011, 12:08
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The mantra `don't rush` is all pervading and the reason offered is the burning engine will eventually fall off the wing and the problem is solved.
How does the engine eventually fall off? Is this a design feature or just structural disintegration of the fasteners.
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