I too thought if you are concerned about engine corrosion issues, especially with steel turbine discs then put the Silica in the Exhaust where it isn't going to go through an engine and have a foolproof system in place to remove it, what suprised me even more bearing in mind they are now down to I believe 1 spare engine and the above corrosion concerns to see it doing low passes over the salt ladened sea near cliffs in a high bird environment..
But to compare the Vulcan operation to that report and the Thunder City operation seems to be miles apart in real life, especially as the Vulcan still has full manufacturers support.
Last edited by NutLoose; 24th Aug 2012 at 22:08.