OK:
Actually the lesson learned from the DFW 727 was ...never rotate beyond normal takeoff attitude with 6000' of runway remaining. They were within 8 or so knots of 'flying', even no flap. (additional lesson was don't pull the takeoff warning CB to cross the 'zulu' bridge)
PJ
Likely flaps/slats were set when the takeoff configuration warning horn probably sounded as the thrust levers were set for TO thrust.
Re, ". . . nothing to see", that's exactly the outcome the system was designed for so there's a great deal to see.
Thank you both.
