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.
The Napier-Railton, 24-liter W-12, in its natural habitat at the Brooklands track in southern England. The car still exists, as does a section of the banking. Great days.
Over time the concrete sections of Brooklands settled more than others creating a bumpy surface. The Napier-Railton had 535hp and used the same "broad arrow" engine as the Supermarine S5 that won the 1927 Schneider Trophy. Al_in_Ottawa
Back in the Day when a Sports Photographer's uniform was a Coat and Tie. Evidentaly the Fedora was optional (or left in the Car so it did not get blown off by passing Racers).
Nahhh… that’s just the anti-grav track…
ReplyDeleteThe Napier-Railton, 24-liter W-12, in its natural habitat at the Brooklands track in southern England. The car still exists, as does a section of the banking. Great days.
ReplyDeleteOver time the concrete sections of Brooklands settled more than others creating a bumpy surface. The Napier-Railton had 535hp and used the same "broad arrow" engine as the Supermarine S5 that won the 1927 Schneider Trophy.
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That's flying!
ReplyDeleteWhat? They had flying cars back then?
ReplyDeleteIt's the 21st Century and I want my flying car!
Back in the Day when a Sports Photographer's uniform was a Coat and Tie. Evidentaly the Fedora was optional (or left in the Car so it did not get blown off by passing Racers).
ReplyDeleteAhh, the media… Betting their lives that an innertube won’t blow.
ReplyDeleteThats why he’s #1…
ReplyDeleteI hope someone got a picture of it.
ReplyDeleteEarly Mag-Lev!
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