02-13-2011, 07:19 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
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Originally Posted by lovehamr
I've just reached a minor epiphany of sorts. Though I've always "gotten" the presumed link between Cobras and P51s, I could never put my finger on it until just this minute. And it's so simple I can't believe that it never popped into my mind but the Cobra is a sexy Anglo body with a big American engine and the P51 is a sexy American body with a big Anglo engine. Ding! And the light comes on. LOL So all you guys who've had this at the forefront of your minds all along, give me a break. I'm not that smart. 
Steve
Don't get me started on Cobras an Harleys though!  |
The P-51 is a spectacular airplane. We have the crank out of a Merlin in our lobby. I still love to look at it every time I pass by. Much of my knowledge on metallurgy comes from reading books on aircraft.
David
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