> ...And I meant no disparagement whatever to the awesome-for-its-time, > mid-30's-design B-17. 'Deserves some major credit for our victoiy in WW II, > especially in Europe. Damned glad it was ready just when we needed it so > badly.... > > Indeed. What struck me when standing (barely) in the B-29 that this was late 30s early 40s technology and the idea that they started with a clean sheet of paper and a pencil is amazing. Not just the airplane but the technology in what makes it a warplane. The gun controls, the bombsights, the everything.....
And nothing was lightweight in those days, either, which resulted in the B-29 being very underpowered. Managing oil and head temps was a difficult and critical procedure. And comparing that technology to automobiles of the same period.... RLE ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
