Italian engines vs German Engines

["Enter your name here" <karld@domain.elided>]

> > Also, the German pilots flying the Macchi preferred the characteristics
of
> =
> > the Alfa engine, but, since they were in short supply, had to settle for
=
> > the version with a German engine (not sure of manufacturer).


Who wants to post THAT snippet to the Audi/Bimmer/Benz groups and report
back to us with their responses?

Karl (who owns/has owned 3 Italian cars, 2 Japanese cars and 2 Studebakers.
Nothing German, thank you!)

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