TXGunNut
09-13-2015, 10:47 PM
Headed down to Cabelas about the time the Blue Angels started their show at Alliance Airport yesterday. Those guys really know how to put on an exhibition of skill and sheer horsepower!
It reminded me of something I saw when I worked airshows and often found in the static displays. I've always enjoyed the static displays, especially Confederate Air Force, almost as much as the aerial displays.
I've seen something on several of the radial engines that intrigued me. One the front of the engine, below the crank and secured with safety wire over what looked like an expansion plug I sometimes spotted a penny. A friend who dabbles a bit in old planes suggested the date of the penny was the date of the last overhaul but he wasn't sure.
Anyone know? For all I know it's a lucky penny and nothing more but I think there's a story behind this engine builders' little touch.
It reminded me of something I saw when I worked airshows and often found in the static displays. I've always enjoyed the static displays, especially Confederate Air Force, almost as much as the aerial displays.
I've seen something on several of the radial engines that intrigued me. One the front of the engine, below the crank and secured with safety wire over what looked like an expansion plug I sometimes spotted a penny. A friend who dabbles a bit in old planes suggested the date of the penny was the date of the last overhaul but he wasn't sure.
Anyone know? For all I know it's a lucky penny and nothing more but I think there's a story behind this engine builders' little touch.