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Re: [OM] IMG: Visitor from the Forties

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Visitor from the Forties
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:13:27 +0100
Yes, the Mustang's oil cooler is a very neat design; and I've always wondered 
if it is that component that makes the beautiful and distinctive howl when the 
aircraft reaches a certain speed.

Chris

On 17 Oct 2012, at 16:54, Ian Nichols <ian.a.nichols@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> Thanks, Ian.
>> 
>> It is hard to see from these images, but there is a circumferential opening
>> at the back of the cowling that provides a smooth exit path.
>> 
> 
> 
> Thought it would be something like that, which is very neat and, if done
> right (and it probably is here) could even add a bit of thrust due to the
> heat input along the way - a bit like the famous P-51D oil cooler.

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