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Old 10th Dec 2011, 12:45
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lomapaseo
 
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You'd think that with all the bolleaux that the media spout on aviation we'd not do it ourselves in this place. What an utter load of hogwash! Still, it would never do to let facts or accuracy get in the way of a good story, would it?
I didn't see any problem with it as a simple way to explain to the public what's going on.

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The superheated particles turn to glass inside the engine and stop it dead.
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