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Old September 15th 04, 02:28 AM
ArtKramr
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ubject: C-46 -was- This NG is turning
From: vincent p. norris
Date: 9/14/2004 6:12 PM Pac


PW R-2800s. Hell of a good engine. The Curtiss Electric props were
troublesome, though.

vince norris


Yeah. The same with the B-26 Marauders.If a runaway prop threw a blade there
was always a chance it could behead a pilot. The props were in perfect line
with the cockpit.Luckily that rarely happened.






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