On 2/19/2013 7:33 AM, RussellMc wrote:
> Serendipitously, just before I 1st heard about the hockey puck power
> generator I had ordered a bargain priced copy of (the great) Senft's
> LTD Stirling book from a British bookshop. It may be a few weeks more
> before it comes. I think they must use Fairy Swordfish as mail
> carriers when you choose the cheap rate.
>
>
>                  Russell
>

Is the reference to Fairy Swordfish related to the low stall speed of=20
the torpedo bomber?  I had never heard the expression.  "Pony Express"=20
might be more common around here.
My speculation makes me wonder whether what I appreciate more about=20
piclist:  technical content or regional references.

Joe W


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