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Re: Re: Adding water to fuel
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Posted by Bill Jones on August 02, 2002 at 18:22:44 from (67.241.53.201):
In Reply to: Re: Adding water to fuel posted by Randy on August 02, 2002 at 11:10:14:
Randy,
Yes I've heard of the Mosquito,it was the fastest prop plane of the war.I know that the"wooden wonder" came apart sometimes in tropical climater because of the glue used to hold it together!!YIKES!
The throttle detent wire was used by the mechanics and tuners as an indicator. As soon as the plane returned from a sweep,they checked to see if the wire was broken,and if it was-the engine was pulled and another installed. I understand it was a kind of unspoken trust between the pilot and ground crew -if the pilot needed to "pull the tit" as it was called,then it was to save the pilots life-unless the pilot did it too often!Then there were some "discussions" I'm sure!! Engines and parts were in short supply so an early overhaul was a big deal. When they tested new variants of the Merlin engine at the factory, The Merlins were tested at full power until they failed. They then redesigned the part that failed or made it stronger!!So the engines were tough enough,but why take a chance when the outcome of the battle might depend on it.
I'll look for that book,it sounds interesting. I'm glad this reminded you of your Dad,it sounds like he enjoyed planes alot and was lucky to ride in all those different ones!
Enough from me ,I sound like a know it all- and I'm not I assure you!8^0
Take Care,BillJ
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