‘Apparently they were testing these top secret nitrous-oxygen (or something like that) injected engines.

That’ll be Nitrous Oxide, when injected in liquid form (-198deg C), as close as possible to the inlet valves, it cools the ingoing air rapidly making it extremely dense, cool dense air equals more horsepower, especially when used in conjunction with superchargers and turbochargers (both of which heat the air they are compressing, use a bike pump and you will feel the effect).
Horsepower gains can be double normal output, a serious increase when you are looking at 1200hp to start with. The only problem is it can only be used in short bursts due to thermal fatigue of the inlet valves.
It is widely used today in drag racing cars for example.

DB

yup, we had a spot or two last week…

My brother’s driveway.. 😮

What are they doing out of the kitchen? :confused: 🙁 :p

That’s rather sexist Mr DBW, women have their place in aviation as well, particularly with warbirds because there are precious few as it is…

😀

I’ve seen them, no wonder you were banned Big Nose, What are you offering to keep us quiet? :diablo:

A date with one of your mates……!! :diablo: 😉

Have registered, see you in the summer..

DB

Okay, question: Can anyone name a British aerodrome which has been turned into a prison, such as Market Harborough – Bovingdon – Lindholme – Full Sutton, etc? Making a list for local council…

CHeers

Highpoint – formerly RAF Stradishall

Handsome very handsome Mr Barrell 😀

I am so sorry… it was posted without my knowledge whilst i was out of the country!!
It was taken after an excellent days flying T6’s involving long dogfights.
I can only assume the alcohol took hold rather more quickly than usual due to extended periods of G, leading to my completely ‘out of character’ behaviour.

🙂