Reply to post: Re: Spinal Tap (inspired) Airways

Oldest flying 747 finally grounded, 47 years after first flight

Tom Samplonius

Re: Spinal Tap (inspired) Airways

"Reminds me of the old joke about the BAe 146 regional airliner

Why does the BAe 146 have 4 engines?

The wings were not big enough for 6"

You'd want four engines too, if you could not restart an engine during flight. The BAe 146 was not something anyone should emulate.

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