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Old May 9th 08, 11:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default Jet turbine starting equipment ?

Externet writes:

The old Boeing 707 and perhaps others had a tiny 3000+ psi air
compressor on board driven by a hydraulic motor to start engines with
NO ground equipment assist.


What drove the hydraulic motor?