tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post4954937019304045526..comments2024-03-28T16:31:54.494-04:00Comments on Borepatch: Unmistakable soundsBorepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-9631808837000792922011-07-22T08:26:37.724-04:002011-07-22T08:26:37.724-04:00A sound that literally brings tears to the eyes.
A...A sound that literally brings tears to the eyes.<br />And the beauty of the design.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-33212187393364413692011-07-17T21:40:14.432-04:002011-07-17T21:40:14.432-04:00I think the beauty of the sound is that, in a War ...I think the beauty of the sound is that, in a War Machine, you want that minor chord holding. That nice, chilling Em that sounds like doom to the enemy, and rescue to the victorious.The Czar of Muscovyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002679456122392387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-43152331154296273852011-07-17T21:06:46.192-04:002011-07-17T21:06:46.192-04:00Mark, that site is hilarious. I particularly like...Mark, that site is hilarious. I particularly like the schematic for the slo-blo fuse.Borepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-23425564240452035572011-07-17T20:43:18.496-04:002011-07-17T20:43:18.496-04:00Once warehoused engines and parts for the Unlimite...Once warehoused engines and parts for the Unlimited Hydroplane teams before they went to turbines. Those Merlins are a treat to the eye just sitting on a transport cradle.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-58189899072211127592011-07-17T15:15:09.506-04:002011-07-17T15:15:09.506-04:00For a good chuckle, check this
http://www.mez.co....For a good chuckle, check this<br /><br />http://www.mez.co.uk/lucas.html<br /><br />MMark Algerhttp://www.babytrollblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-243117373029646922011-07-17T15:11:59.105-04:002011-07-17T15:11:59.105-04:00If that radio set would be by Lucas Electric, it m...If that radio set would be by Lucas Electric, it might not "always work."<br /><br />As opposed to Blaupunkt or Grundig.<br /><br />MMark Algerhttp://www.babytrollblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-58348046287337578212011-07-17T13:24:34.841-04:002011-07-17T13:24:34.841-04:00If my memory isn't too faulty, the reason that...If my memory isn't too faulty, the reason that Mosquitos aren't airworthy has to do with the way they were constructed. The wood was laminated and over time the glue used has deteriorated to the point that the integrity of the airframe is gone. <br /><br />This was particularly severe in the Asian theaters of war. <br /><br />Still and all, it would be nice to see one flying again.TOTWTYTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221321904364051792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-18088219868127436862011-07-17T11:16:08.717-04:002011-07-17T11:16:08.717-04:00In 1963 aircraft collector Lynn Garrison purchased...In 1963 aircraft collector Lynn Garrison purchased a B.35 (RS700)(CF-HMS) from Spartan Air Services for display in Calgary, Alberta. As of this date, it is being restored by the Calgary Mosquito Society. I plan on visiting it when it's done.Home on the Rangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836315423040719919noreply@blogger.com