Re: [MV] Re: multi-banks

Colin Brookes (colb@xtra.co.nz)
Sun, 8 Feb 1998 08:59:34 +1200

In message <34D9A2EA.853A7DE5@apollo.ruralnet.net.au>, Douglas Greville
<dgrev@apollo.ruralnet.net.au> writes
>The "H" in the Typhoon saw lots of use, quite often, stenciled on the
>cowling was a pointed message about putting the engine fire out on
>start up instead of waving your arms! So perhaps it is a good thing
>they never decided to use those engines in tanks!

Not unusual Steve,

If you have owned almost any bog standard WW2 US tank with a radial you
will know it is prudent to have at start-up from cold....engine
compartment doors open and at least two bods standing by armed with fire
extinguishers at the ready.

regards

Colin

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