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Re: Questions??
Posted by Julian on Wed Mar 20, 2002 09:59:45 AM
In reply top Re: Questions?? posted by Julian on Wed Mar 20, 2002 09:54:33 AM
: Was the Jackie Cochrane "Green Machine" the same as the in
: famous "Beguine" which Bill Odom crashed in during the 49
: Cleveland race? I believe that was painted green...
:
: Julian
The "Green Machine" was a different P-51B that she configured with wet wings to compete in the Bendix race. Beguine was her second "green machine" set up for the Thompson pylon race.
jim