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Completed dash board shows the necessary
gauges and switches to operate the Rolls Merlin engine. Missing is the
Nitrous Oxide button on the steering wheel which will soon be attached. |
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Jim Harvey saved several of the two-bladed
propellers originally used on the boat . This particular prop was used
when Chip Hanauer set a course record. |
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Forward engine compartment shows the intricate
Ron Brown designed oil ventilation and sump tank |
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The finished Atlas is shined up for the
annual Museum Christmas party. Besides waiting for the final engine installation,
the custom upholstery for the seat and cockpit are a few of the final items
to be added. |
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The '82 Atlas sits on display at the Christmas
party across from it's arch rival, the beautifully restored 1980 Griffon
Miss Budweiser. |
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Chip Hanauer was the special guest speaker
at the annual Museum party. Chip recounted several memories driving one
of his favorite hydroplanes, the '82 Atlas. |
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Under special lighting, the Atlas was
aglow at the Museum Christmas party. |
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Here is new copy written
by Don. |
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