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BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows

A12746162. Britain's greatest aero-engineer, inventor of the jet engine. Born 100 years ago this year on 1st June, 1907; died 9th August, 2006.

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