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Old 2nd Sep 2016, 04:49
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tartare
 
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Jeez - just read that Saturn V paper - thanks for posting Wiggy.
Now that would have been one helluva bang!
Did I read right - 33 secs duration, 1400ft diameter, 1 atmosphere of over pressure at 2500 dg F!
Mental image of beehive hair-do-ed gal typing out report, authored by white short sleeved shirt, skinny black tied, horn-rimmed glasses rocket scientist.
With short back & sides, and pen protector of course.
Have seen that quote before but still love it... cheapest govt contractor.
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