[Weatherlawyer]

BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

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On Monday, July 11, 2016 at 9:44:33 AM UTC+1, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

Check out this Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/AgentJayZ

It's by a Canadian who overhauls Jet engines for a living.

Here is his website:

http://members.iinet.net.au/~tgard/

More stuff there than you can shake a stick at.

Philip

[newshound]

On 7/11/2016 9:44 AM, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.


Catch this while it is still available

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m81f5 (two episodes IIRC).

Some of the buildings where Whittle worked are, AFAIK, still part of the
AMEC site at Whetstone (formerly occupied by GEC). Typical 40's
blockwork single story buildings with Critall windows. Very like wartime
and post war RAF and other MOD sites.

[Steve Walker[_5_]]

On 11/07/2016 09:44, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.

[RayL12]

On 11/07/2016 2:44 PM, Steve Walker wrote:
On 11/07/2016 09:44, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to
paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do
know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he
left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to
the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

[Mark]

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message

I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.


It was initially to use a Cosworth CA2010 engine now cosworth have closed
their partnership agreement. It will use a 550bhp Jaguar Supercharged V8

-

[The Natural Philosopher[_2_]]

On 11/07/16 14:44, Steve Walker wrote:
On 11/07/2016 09:44, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to
paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do
know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he
left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to
the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.


Your post indicates that they do in fact care, and need different
nozzles for different fuels


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things do occur that make you shake your head and remind yourself that
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[Dave Plowman (News)]

In article ,
RayL12 wrote:
I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.

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To e-mail, change noise into sound.

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On 11/07/2016 16:08, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
RayL12 wrote:
I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.

Whether or not the story was true, I don't think a point defence
ground-air missile needs much service life - and it might be hard to
find the bits to rebuild after a "race" ;-)

[Fredxxx]

On 11/07/2016 16:24, wrote:
On 11/07/2016 16:08, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
RayL12 wrote:
I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the
Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power
could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.

Whether or not the story was true, I don't think a point defence
ground-air missile needs much service life - and it might be hard to
find the bits to rebuild after a "race" ;-)

Sssh, don't tell Andy Green what he's sitting in/on is really a missile!

[The Natural Philosopher[_2_]]

On 11/07/16 15:32, Mark wrote:
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message

I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.


It was initially to use a Cosworth CA2010 engine now cosworth have closed
their partnership agreement. It will use a 550bhp Jaguar Supercharged V8

-

Of course plow**** is completely behind the times by about 15 years.
Only 5 engines per season per driver are allowed.



https://www.formula1.com/content/fom...r_Unit_and_ERS

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In article ,
Mark wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message

I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life.
Rebuilt after every race.


It was initially to use a Cosworth CA2010 engine now cosworth have
closed their partnership agreement. It will use a 550bhp Jaguar
Supercharged V8

That would make more sense. A proved reliable production engine - rather
than cutting edge stuff.

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[Nightjar]

On 11-Jul-16 2:44 PM, Steve Walker wrote:
....
I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. ...

During WW2, Germany worked on a ram jet that would run on coal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippisch_P.13a

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On 11/07/2016 17:00, Tim Streater wrote:
In article ,
wrote:

On 11/07/2016 16:08, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
RayL12 wrote:
I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what
fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken
part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the
Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full
load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power
could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.

I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.

Whether or not the story was true, I don't think a point defence
ground-air missile needs much service life - and it might be hard to
find the bits to rebuild after a "race" ;-)

Presumably he was referring to the land speed 1000mph car which does
indeed use such an engine as a fuel pump.


Ooops! I grew-up in Lincolnshire where there were fields of Bloodhounds
pointing skywards and didn't know about the car. My apologies to Mr
Plowman for attempted humour.

[rick]

On 7/11/2016 9:44 AM, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to
paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do
know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he
left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory,
to the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.



There are a couple of good groups that might be worth joining ... tends
to be people building their own jets ... the videos are very entertaining.
Often using old turbo chargers and truck exhausts.

I did a lot of looking around in the past about pulse jets .... here is
one such diy job
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEHw9lInIfg

[Weatherlawyer]

On Monday, 11 July 2016 15:52:21 UTC+1, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 11/07/16 14:44, Steve Walker wrote:
On 11/07/2016 09:44, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to
paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do
know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he
left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to
the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.


Your post indicates that they do in fact care, and need different
nozzles for different fuels

They also require different drivers in different nations. Is it possible for you to be more pedantic or will you realise how silly you become first?

I have a dual fuel van but they both run in the same engine, fool.

[Weatherlawyer]

On Monday, 11 July 2016 16:24:47 UTC+1, wrote:

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.

Whether or not the story was true, I don't think a point defence
ground-air missile needs much service life - and it might be hard to
find the bits to rebuild after a "race" ;-)

Unless the Iranians want to let the Chinese take a look at one.

[Weatherlawyer]

On Monday, 11 July 2016 21:29:02 UTC+1, rick wrote:
On 7/11/2016 9:44 AM, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to
paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do
know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he
left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory,
to the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.



There are a couple of good groups that might be worth joining ... tends
to be people building their own jets ... the videos are very entertaining.
Often using old turbo chargers and truck exhausts.

I did a lot of looking around in the past about pulse jets .... here is
one such diy job
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEHw9lInIfg

The overheating problem was the second thing they had to overcome once they sorted the compressor out. If the maker of that engine had put wa water methanol mixture in it like they used in boosted merlins, it would have run cheaper safer longer.

Maybe there is a law prohibiting the use of different nozzles in jet aircraft that would have prevented them using number 6 (but number 4 mixed would have been OK) if only I'd been there to get them to try it -or to plug a turnip into it.

[RayL12]

On 11/07/2016 4:08 PM, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
RayL12 wrote:
I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.

If I remember right, Dave, it was a TV screening. I must go to
Bloodhound Web and have a look.

[RayL12]

On 11/07/2016 3:32 PM, Mark wrote:
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message

I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.


It was initially to use a Cosworth CA2010 engine now cosworth have closed
their partnership agreement. It will use a 550bhp Jaguar Supercharged V8

-

LOL. Wow, I just can't imagine the rates.

[Brian Gaff]

Gas turbine you mean?

Brian

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"Weatherlawyer" wrote in message
...
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to paraffin.
That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do know a
thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he left
great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to the
expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

[The Natural Philosopher[_2_]]

On 12/07/16 08:58, Brian Gaff wrote:
Gas turbine you mean?

I don't think he knows

Brian



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about their freedom, about the relationship between the individual and
the state, and about the manipulation of people under the guise of a
'noble' idea. It is not an honest pursuit of 'sustainable development,'
a matter of elementary environmental protection, or a search for
rational mechanisms designed to achieve a healthy environment. Yet
things do occur that make you shake your head and remind yourself that
you live neither in Joseph Stalins Communist era, nor in the Orwellian
utopia of 1984.€�

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[soup[_9_]]

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ncher---ol.jpg

[Bob Eager[_5_]]

On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:51:25 +0100, soup wrote:

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ternal/images/
Bloodhound-on-launcher---ol.jpg

I built an Airfix model of that once.

Keep meaning to go to Cosford...

http://www.bloodhoundmkii.org.uk/bh_relics.htm



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On 12 Jul 2016 10:21:42 GMT, Bob Eager wrote:

On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:51:25 +0100, soup wrote:

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ternal/images/
Bloodhound-on-launcher---ol.jpg

I built an Airfix model of that once

I had a Corgi toy version,
http://www.talkmodeltoys.com/discus/...tml?1228738787

Remember being annoyed it did not actually fire off the launcher or do
anything other than sit there, at least the various Britains guns
actually fired something and could be used to annoy the cat.
I had two versions of the heavy howitzer, the inherited one fired a
spring launched lead shell, the later model had a light weight plastic
one which wasn't as much fun.

G.Harman

[soup[_9_]]

On 11/07/2016 21:28, rick wrote:

There are a couple of good groups that might be worth joining ... tends
to be people building their own jets ... the videos are very entertaining.
Often using old turbo chargers and truck exhausts.

I did a lot of looking around in the past about pulse jets .... here is
one such diy job
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEHw9lInIfg

And another (using the truck exhaust and turbo charger you were talking
about [seems to require very little skill but lots of BALLS])

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InvF9e5kyjo

[Dave Plowman (News)]

In article ,
RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula
1 engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life.
Rebuilt after every race.

If I remember right, Dave, it was a TV screening. I must go to
Bloodhound Web and have a look.

Ah. TV. Where every Rolls Royce wartime V12 is a Spitfire engine. ;-)

The thing with F1 is the engines are designed for the formula as it exists
at that time. Doesn't mean they are the best or easiest way to get the
required power output for any given job.

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[harry]

On Monday, 11 July 2016 15:08:28 UTC+1, RayL12 wrote:
On 11/07/2016 2:44 PM, Steve Walker wrote:
On 11/07/2016 09:44, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to
paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do
know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he
left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to
the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

Jaguar V8.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodhound_SSC#Engines

[Steve Walker[_5_]]

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
On 11/07/2016 2:44 PM, Steve Walker wrote:
On 11/07/2016 09:44, Weatherlawyer wrote:
BTW, Whittle initially used petrol as fuel, before changing to
paraffin. That's better known outside the UK as kerosene.

Someone on here thinks he knows about Jet Engines. Besides quoting
Wikipedia at the rest of us are there any on here that actually do
know a thing or two about them for I would love to learn more.

I recently read Stanley Hooker's autobiography on them (twice) but he
left great gaps in the narrative. Some things are self explanatory, to
the expert, that leave most of us lost and disenchanted.

I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I though it was a Jag V8?

[Dennis@home]

On 11/07/2016 16:08, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
RayL12 wrote:
I don't know a great deal, but I do know that jets don't care what fuel
they're run on, as long as it is delivered correctly. I have taken part
in testing generator sets with the industrial version of the Rolls-Royce
RB-211 (has only two compressor/turbine spools instead of the three of
the aviation version). They were set up with two sets of fueling
nozzles, so as to start up on diesel (120 litres a minutes at full load
of 24MW IIRC - it was 20 years ago) and once running, the power could be
used to run the North-sea rig they were on and as production started,
they'd switch over to running on natural gas from the well.



I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

I'd be surprised. They are not designed for a long service life. Rebuilt
after every race.


I don't think the bloodhound lasted very long after being used.

[Bob Martin]

in 1506297 20160712 112142 Bob Eager wrote:
On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:51:25 +0100, soup wrote:

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ternal/images/
Bloodhound-on-launcher---ol.jpg

I built an Airfix model of that once.

Keep meaning to go to Cosford...

http://www.bloodhoundmkii.org.uk/bh_relics.htm

We had a large array of them (212 Squadron) "defending" us at Marham.

[Bob Martin]

in 1506526 20160713 085442 Bob Martin wrote:
in 1506297 20160712 112142 Bob Eager wrote:
On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:51:25 +0100, soup wrote:

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ternal/images/
Bloodhound-on-launcher---ol.jpg

I built an Airfix model of that once.

Keep meaning to go to Cosford...

http://www.bloodhoundmkii.org.uk/bh_relics.htm

We had a large array of them (212 Squadron) "defending" us at Marham.

Sorry, that should read 242 Squadron.
Well, it was 55+ years ago!

[RayL12]

On 12/07/2016 10:51 AM, soup wrote:
On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ncher---ol.jpg


Heehee.

[RayL12]

On 12/07/2016 1:55 PM, wrote:
On 12 Jul 2016 10:21:42 GMT, Bob Eager wrote:

On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:51:25 +0100, soup wrote:

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ternal/images/
Bloodhound-on-launcher---ol.jpg

I built an Airfix model of that once

I had a Corgi toy version,
http://www.talkmodeltoys.com/discus/...tml?1228738787

Remember being annoyed it did not actually fire off the launcher or do
anything other than sit there, at least the various Britains guns
actually fired something and could be used to annoy the cat.
I had two versions of the heavy howitzer, the inherited one fired a
spring launched lead shell, the later model had a light weight plastic
one which wasn't as much fun.

G.Harman


I loved putting Airfix together. Never any good at it. Air rifle
practice not long after modelling :-)

And for missiles, I loved my fort, plastic soldiers and, a little
metal cannons that fired matchsticks.

[MuddyMike]

On 15/07/2016 01:22, RayL12 wrote:
On 12/07/2016 1:55 PM, wrote:
On 12 Jul 2016 10:21:42 GMT, Bob Eager wrote:

On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:51:25 +0100, soup wrote:

On 11/07/2016 15:08, RayL12 wrote:
I was astounded when I was told that Bloodhound(?) used a Formula 1
engine to deliver the fuel.

At first I thought you meant :-

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseu...ternal/images/
Bloodhound-on-launcher---ol.jpg

I built an Airfix model of that once

I had a Corgi toy version,
http://www.talkmodeltoys.com/discus/...tml?1228738787

Remember being annoyed it did not actually fire off the launcher or do
anything other than sit there, at least the various Britains guns
actually fired something and could be used to annoy the cat.
I had two versions of the heavy howitzer, the inherited one fired a
spring launched lead shell, the later model had a light weight plastic
one which wasn't as much fun.

G.Harman


I loved putting Airfix together. Never any good at it. Air rifle
practice not long after modelling :-)

And for missiles, I loved my fort, plastic soldiers and, a little metal
cannons that fired matchsticks.

When he was younger I gave my son a radio controlled tank.
Whilst at university studying cybernetics he modified it adding a WiFi
camera and the ability to remotely fire plastic BB pellets. It gained
him a good report.

Mike