“@GenChuckYeager: 1944: P-51 drop tanks were made out of papier mache so...they could not be used by the enemy” YES. Awesome.
1944: P-51 drop tanks were made out of papier mache so that when we dropped them, they could not be used by the enemy
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@GenChuckYeager there is a recollection here about making ice cream in a drop tank at 30,000 feet :) likely? http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/other-mechanical-systems-tech/paper-fuel-tanks-16029.html#post430779 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@GenChuckYeager , never new that ! Love your posts. Thank you Sir, for your Service and Dedication to this Great CountryThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@GenChuckYeager Wow. Didn't know that. Clever. atThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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#FF Great stories MT@GenChuckYeager P-51 drop tanks were made out of papier mache so that when dropped, they could not be used by enemyThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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