AA 777 Engine Fire Photo
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John - what they are saying is that it is a 'photo-trick'. I believe the 'picture' was discussed and disected on 'Spectators' Balcony' - possibly up to a year ago. You may be able to 'search' for it there if you need to.
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actually, there is a real case of engine fire which happened, also in ZRH, about at the same spot on RWY 16. It was one of the first MD-11, operated by Swissair. I saw the picture, but don't know if it is somewhere on the net. The fire looks pretty similar, although not as predominant as here. Flames are going mainly backwards, not forward, as pictured here.
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That picture is just as real as this one
Have a look here: http://www.airdisaster.com/forums/sh...ight=photoshop
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Have a look here: http://www.airdisaster.com/forums/sh...ight=photoshop
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Also you can see the reflection of the engine on the fuselage with no fire!
(In reality, the fireworks were photographed during some ground-bound certification test at the engine manufacturer's -
blade failure, bird ingestion, spotter disposal, etc.)
