Is it an incontrovertible article of faith in the USA that Lucas electrics were defective? It seems to be the only example Americans can cite but they never offer any objective evidence, just the usual uninformed sneers. Perhaps you can tell us what amuses you about Lucas electrics?
For examples of US excellence in aeronautical engineering we need only look at the unparallelled success of the shuttle programme. How many of the five is it that have blown up?
Now that you bring it up, why don't you regale us with tales of British manned space efforts.
As for Lucas electrics, several Brit motorcycles, and various British automobiles have provided our family an introduction to the wonders of the Prince of Darkness.
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no mention of the British designed engines.....
Naturally. Americans habitually understate any English or Br*tish contribution to 'their' successes, if they don't actually omit all references.
Interesting how little the design changed into the T-33's dad flew as an IP at the USAF Academy, and that was 1959-1963.
Ah, yes, British design: Lucas electric systems. :-)
Is it an incontrovertible article of faith in the USA that Lucas electrics were defective? It seems to be the only example Americans can cite but they never offer any objective evidence, just the usual uninformed sneers. Perhaps you can tell us what amuses you about Lucas electrics?
For examples of US excellence in aeronautical engineering we need only look at the unparallelled success of the shuttle programme. How many of the five is it that have blown up?
One. The Columbia didn't "blow up", did it?
Now that you bring it up, why don't you regale us with tales of British manned space efforts.
As for Lucas electrics, several Brit motorcycles, and various British automobiles have provided our family an introduction to the wonders of the Prince of Darkness.
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