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Old 29th September 2011 | 20:24
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By George
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Beeline I presume that is as a result of BA56 out of Johannesburg. I understand the mod only applies to Rolls-Royce engines. I must admit I admire the BA crew on that one, great job and proves yet again the value of good old fashioned hand skills.

For those not familiar with the incident, during take-off a false reverse thrust signal retracted the leading edge sections during take-off. Around 160 knots if my memory is correct, very exciting when hot, high and heavy.
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