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Re: [GMCnet] Supplemental brake systems, kenH [message #244886 is a reply to message #244858] Mon, 24 March 2014 17:55 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Peer,

I'm sure you can tell from my last name (US Immigration took out the umlaut and added the "e") that I am of German descent. I agree
in part with what you've note; in fact I often joke about German ingenuity and inventiveness.

However, when someone from another country other than the USA brags about technical ability I ask; "When do you plan on landing on
the Moon?" ;-)

In my opinion Project Apollo WAS the height of "inventiveness" in my generation.

Yes, I am aware that Dr. Werner Von Braun along with a number of other German scientists / engineers captured at Peenemunde played
important parts in the US Space program.

Regards,
Rob Mueller.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Peer Oliver Schmidt

Maybe it comes from the fact that the ABS was invented by the Germans.
And in German the long form is Anti Blockier System. The first company,
according to wikipedia, that made it readily available was an American
company in the 60s. As always, the German invents stuff, and the
American perfect it and build it :)

Best regards
Peer Oliver Schmidt

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
 
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