On 2/10/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:

>I once heard that SR-71s actually leak gas on the tarmac before takeoff due
>to the seals being designed for flight temperature (over 550c degrees I
>think) and they had to develop new low flashpoint fuel for it.
>
>Anyone know if that's true or an urban legend?

I have heard the same thing.


Cheers,
  Cotty


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