Interview: Land Speed Record-Holder, 1000-mph Hopeful Andy Green

C/D: Has it helped your career that you were a math genius at Oxford? AG: Well, it helped my RAF career, understanding the technical aspects of flying ­airplanes. And it helped with the weapons ­planning I undertook for the Libyan bombing campaign we waged last year from Italy. C/D: What's your favorite aircraft? AG: The F-4 Phantom. It's basically 1960s technology—quirky. So it's challenging. If you fly it well, it's satisfying. (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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