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First off, Dowding's memo states
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Who cares?
The published Operating Instructions and Technical Orders for the Spitfire are clear. Dowding was not the technical expert on Rolls Royce engines. He had people to fill that role for him and he followed their advice.
It is a fact, ANY use of +12lbs in the Merlin engines requires a log book entry and a mechanics inspection before the engine is returned to service.
You seem to think that having the engine inspected after the extreme stress of over boosting is uncommon.
Almost every fighter aircraft engine in WWII had to have it done.
BMW, Diamler, Rolls Royce, Allison, and just about every else required it. It only makes practical sense.
Even OUR P51D Merlin had the same instructions:
I think you just want a magic win button for your game.
06-09-2011, 07:31 PM
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