Just finished reading my copy of
Speedquest: Inside the Blue Flame.
Great job, Mr Keller and Mr Tremayne!While I was fairly familiar with the story beforehand, there were many interesting details (including in the last few chapters) which were new to me. Including the section on Joe Petrali. Flight Engineer on the (whisper it)
Spruce Goose? Who knew? Had only my own high-tech engineering career been so interesting.
Having previously read, and loved,
Empire: The Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes, this bit of detail was just awesome to read.
I think the book should go a long way to erasing any doubts one might have about just how remarkable
The Blue Flame project and its record breaking - at the first attempt - were.
Last, as a follower (from afar) of McGlashan's efforts to construct his own rocket car, I can't help but think he took a good long look at the
Flame before he started cutting and welding
AI5R. 
