RJohn50603@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 96-11-29 21:59:11 EST, airhedrz@mailhost.iconn.net (Robert
> Zirpolo) writes:
>
> << I have a friend who used to work for Pratt & Whitney and their version of
> the chicken launcher was a nitrogen powered cannon that would launch a 10-12
> pound bird (I think they used geese) into a running jet engine to see what
> effect it would have (on the engine that is). I'm sure each manufacturer of
> aircraft has their own version of a machine like this. But it doesn't beat
> the pumpkin launchers that I saw that can launch a mid sized pumpkin between
> 1500-2600 ft!
> >>
>
> Uh Oh... I used to work of a very well know cosmetic manufacturer here in
> Dallas. I remember we used to have demostrations from various animal
> protection groups protesting animal testing of our products (remember the
> Doonesbury cartoon series?).
>
> I wonder if those groups know about Pratt & Whitney's activities.
>
> R. Johnson - Dallas
>
> '90 Maine Coon
> '79 Midget
> '76 Midget
> '73 MGBBetter the birds than my family!
Safety REAL Fast!
Steve
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