“This ship has some very interesting equipment on it, some typically American improvements.”
“Just what features do you mean?” Stan asked.
“I operate a plane factory. We have been experimenting with a supercharger. The one on the P-51 is something new. If you can recall some of the details....” Domber leaned forward.
“You haven’t captured one intact yet?” Stan asked.
“No, and the possibility seems quite remote. You Yanks have been very clever in fixing it so that that particular piece of mechanism is always smashed when a ship lands.”
“I’m not an instrument man. I just fly planes,” Stan said. “But I have had general instructions on the new dual supercharger.” Stan spoke slowly.
“You might, perhaps, be able to suggest repairs for one that is partly destroyed?” Domber asked eagerly.
“I have patched together some badly hashed ships,” Stan answered.
Domber rubbed his hands together. “I think we shall have a very pleasant time working upon a P-51,” he said.
“Don’t get your hopes too high, I’m no expert,” Stan said.