Recent content by NeilStirling

The more I think about it I think 9 lbs boost was used to preserve the engine. Given that they were made on the other side of the planet. Neil

When did British high grade fuel get delivered? Australian Spit V’s were limited to 9 lbs boost. Neil

Hi drgondog Have you heard from Mike Williams lately? The site seems to have gone. Neil

Thank you! Neil

I found the video very frustrating to watch,.Bills points seemed to get lost with his connection problems.The format! and why was he at the bottom of the screen? He should have been at the top equal with Greg. First Impressions count. None off this helped I gave up half way through. It would be...

Go on Bill! Neil

With the end of the war the requirement for fighter aircraft using highly boosted engines came to an end. Cost of operation became more important than having a small advantage in certain situations. For example RAF Mustangs fitted with the V-1650-3 were limited to +15lbs boost and fighters...

Correct! all I can think of that there was a plan for increased internal fuel due to operations with the Tiger Force. Neil

I thought this may be of interest. Power figures using 100/130 grade fuel. Part of AIR 19/310 The figures for the Tempest VI are for the initial version "temperate" however most were modified to operate in tropical conditions and topped out at 440mph with a lower full throttle height. Neil.

Napier Sabre rerating. Neil

Reciprocating aero engines: design and development AVIA 46/160. First page is missing. Neil

1945 edition https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.205336/page/n7/mode/2up Neil

MiTasol Is that this book? And is it worth buying? There are several copies for sale on line ranging from AU$40 delivered to AU$280 delivered Definitely, as you can see :) The 1946 books and on are more informative. Neil

This book. Neil

Napier Sabre combat ratings prior to the MK VII. Neil.