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Lucky dog. I recall reading as a youngster about the convoy system; that the tankers carrying 130-octane avgas were quite vulnerable. Very brave men. Years later came across the reference that American refineries all produced this poteen for warbirds exclusively for the duration. Never again. I understand that TEXACO made some fairly hot juice for the RENO UNLIMITED races.
Can't find the pics tonite but there was a gathering of F8 Bearcats at the NAS Corpus Christi Airshow a few years ago. Love the sound of the starters, alone.
Radial engines are, bar none, the best sound of the 20th Century.
My father trained on Corsairs then the war ended. My FIL had over 55-types in his logbook, 1942-1946.
Congrats to the old guys. Miss mine (gone these past few years).
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