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Old 24th August 2006 | 02:29
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Gipsy Queen
 
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From: Looking for the signals square at LHR
Originally Posted by formationfoto
OK an extra 45 horses would be great, being able to lift the wheels would be an advantage... and what was that about at RG version at Seething?
A few extra horses would have made a very considerable difference.

At one time, I wondered if I might be able to get a Blackburn Bombadier into the space then occupied by the Mk10. 180hp for only a small weight penalty was a very attractive proposition but the engine (35 years ago - things may have changed since), was restricted to military use and the bureaucrats made it clear very early on that they were not on my side.
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