On 24/12/2010 11:30 AM, Indrek wrote:


I remember reading somewhere that the B-47 was the most efficient way of
converting jet fuel into noise ever invented.

"Alan Erskine" > wrote in message
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> On 24/12/2010 11:30 AM, Indrek wrote:
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> I remember reading somewhere that the B-47 was the most efficient way of
> converting jet fuel into noise ever invented.

I first heard this phrase when it was applied to the De Havilland Vampire.
It has been used subsequently as a substitute for "boring holes in the sky"
and in reference to many other types of aircraft. I suspect that the phrase
originated from the observation that early jets were notoriously
underpowered.

Cheers,

Indrek Aavisto

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