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1942
1942 - 0310.PDF
26 Advertisements. FLIGHT FEBRUARY 5TH, ig42. vUfjafoej. Jenatzy driving the 60 h.p. Mercedes, won the Gordon Bennett race in Ireland in 1903 — averaging 49.2 miles per how. In 1939, on August 23, the Railton Red Lion driven by John Cobb averaged 363.85 miles per hour on two trips over a mile at Bonneville Flats, Utah. IN 1903 the Mercedes was a monarch of speed. The Railton Red Lion captured the latest world's record and set people gasping in 1939, but one of these peaceful days someone will build a ear faster still. This is the way of all engineering triumphs, to pave the way for new types. * KEEP AHEAD —OK FALL BEHIND The race is hottest in wartime. The manufacturer or engineer who is not thinking in terms of future production is in constant danger of falling behind. "Because of the nature of our business we are in step with new developments in engineering as they appear, and still more, work with those who are devising new designs that will make to-day's obsolete. We could perhaps be of service to you and should be glad to consult with you on specific problems or with a view to exploring future possibilities. K. B. PULLIN & COMPANY LIMITED PHOENIX WORKS, GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD, MIDDIESEX ASSOCIATED COMPANIES: The Pullin Optical Company Ltd. Measuring Instruments (Pullin) Ltd. S, A. Fane (High Wycombe; Limited Please address' all enquiries to Phoenix Works, Qreat West Road '% M
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