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"Whispering/whistling death"

 
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szielinski



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Location: Canberra, Australia
PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 22:32    Post subject: "Whispering/whistling death" Reply with quote
I was watching a quiz show on TV the other night (similar to mastermind), and the contestant's specialty was the Pacific air war.
I didn't record it, but there was a question about the Corsair, and I'm almost certain the quizmaster referred to WHISPERING death.
I thought that the Corsair was WHISTLING death, and the Bristol Beaufighter was WHISPERING death (supposedly due to quieter sleeve-valve engines).

Anyone know any better ?
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jjuutinen



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 03:48    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think you got it right and the quizmaster got it wrong!
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