In spite of this promising record, the project died in 1933. The December 1950 issue of pegasus gave two reasons for the failure of the engine: One blow had already been dealt the program through the accidental death of Capt.
"The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928"
Robert B. Meyer
The next constellation to be recognised is the imposing group which contains the Great Square of pegasus.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball
The Great Square of pegasus sets and rises daily.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball