And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Looking at the rudder in that picture made me want a better view. Google has many pictures including several museum examples in color. Wonder if the way the fabric is stretched and doped is deliberate or reflects the quality of the materials. Maybe an attempt to reduce weight at the expense of durability?
It'd look a lot meaner with retractable gear rather than those 2 ugly bathtubs hanging under it.
ReplyDeleteBy the way CW I hope you and yours have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Back at ya, Bogside!
DeleteLooking at the rudder in that picture made me want a better view. Google has many pictures including several museum examples in color. Wonder if the way the fabric is stretched and doped is deliberate or reflects the quality of the materials. Maybe an attempt to reduce weight at the expense of durability?
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