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Old 18th June 2003 | 22:22
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411A
 
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The early RB.211's were certainly not without their problems as well.
Recall Eastern Air Lines had to do an 'engine run-up' before brakes release, and takeoff commenced.

Then, noticed three RB.211's on the ramp in San Juan (1974) with all the last stage turbine blades gone...gone as in melted away .
Must have been rather expensive.
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