[Roadsters] OT: vintage pics for aircraft buffs

[Gordon Glasgow]

Yeah, the Merlins, or even an Allison. I grew up with the sounds of those
engines in the Unlimited hydros out on Lake Washington. There was a reason
they called them "Thunderboats" - the ground would shake when they went by.
The new boats are certainly faster and more high-tech, but calling them
"Thunderboats" is a joke.

And of course, none of that would compare to sitting a few feet behind one
in a Mustang - Yow!

Gordon Glasgow

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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] OT: vintage pics for aircraft buffs

Those "round motors" sure sound great, but oh! the sound of a Merlin! V-12,
1710 CI... I get shivers down my spine just thinking about it...

Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
(Flashing back to my ride in a P-51 Mustang, 10 years ago - 250 knots IAS,
50 feet off the deck - Sweet Mother of Pearl!)