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Old 22nd Jul 2017, 07:56
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I remember a 104 and a Phantom trying to get on each others tail at altitude for several minutes near Laarbruch in the 80's. Neither had a terrific turning performance and the Phantom eventually broke off and made a run for it.

I also remember one of our Jags diverting to Baden–Soellingen after a wire strike. We had to change the No.1 engine and the 104 guys were amazed when I declined the offer of chains for the ground run. They didn't realise how little thrust the Adour had compared to the J79.
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