RE: going racing.....AGAIN?

Larry,
The F4F generally used a Pratt & Whitney R-1830 (14 Cyl Radial) though
other powerplants may have been used. I don't think the "rotary" engines
lasted into WWII but I could be wrong.
 
Herby

         
        >>> The F4F Wildcat falls to mind (but
        I did preface my remark with a failing memory)<<<<

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