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First off, thanks for that excerpt of the Warneford report: trés interressant!
But I draw from it that Warneford had "considerable difficulty" re-starting a weaker engine in a heavier aircraft. Imagine starting a more powerful engine in a lighter aircraft.
"Wasn't the inflammatory book that started this thread also released this week? If so, I'll leave it to others to make what they will of the timing of the dedication..."
I happen to know the publisher rushed out copies in a near panic in order to capitalize on the "controversy" (read: free publicity) resulting from the author's interviews in the Canadian media.
And the official dedication of the Owen Sound museum (Bishop's boyhood home) was scheduled some time ago: and the Canadian government couldn't organize a good conspiracy if it tried ...
:-/
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