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1948
1948 - 0626.PDF
Flight, May 6th, The Colossus of Rhodes The Colossus of Rhodes was an immense statue, over 100ft. high, of Helios the Sun-Cod. Conceived in bronze, it was set up in about 280 B. C. Fifty-six years later it fell during an earthquake. How SURPRISED THE ANCIENT Greeks would be if they could see the extent to which engineering has developed since those far off days. Even the small components, which go to make up a highly complex engine, are fascinating in them- selves. Terry's presswork, vital to almost every engine, has taken over ninety years to develop to its present standards of strength and accuracy. Each part is designed especially for the job for which it is required, and Terry's design hundreds of parts every year and produce them in millions. Forexpert advice on presswork, the leading firm to con- sult isTerry's. TERRY'S FOR PRGSSUIORK HERBERT TERRY & SONS LTD RJBDDITCH ENGLAND
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