The name Hornet.

Källis · Hornet Joined: Jan 21, 2007 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

Question???? Were do the name Hornet come from?? In sweden it means bålgeting, It is a larger form of Wasp Ha!!! One more bug.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: The name Hornet.

Hudson used the name to honor the USA's first warship as well as one from WWII, each of which were named Hornet.

Källis · Hornet Joined: Jan 21, 2007 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

Ok Dave! I thougt it hade something too do whith the form of the car or maybe the sound. The hornet(bug) is a very nasty looking thing. I try too load a pitcure of it but i cant do it . Dont now why,iam too stupid too play whith computers. I like it more too be whith my car in the garage or on road. Just now it is -16 degrees outside i will stay indoors and keep on hoping that summer will come very soon.

51hornet · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: The name Hornet.

Kallis,

I hear you about the cold. Its -10 here so we are waiting for spring as well. Still lots to do in the garage.....

Dave53-7C · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: The name Hornet.

Hi Kallis,

You are right, hornets are nasty looking insects and their sting can be very painful. Although Sweden is supposed to be very beautiful, I don't know if I would like to visit during your cold winters. Better to visit during the summer, when it is warmer and all the old cars are being driven.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: The name Hornet.

Hey 51 hornet,

If it's too cold for you way up there, maybe a move to the south is in order. I'll put in a good word for you at immigration and, if you're nice, help you get a green card. Laughing

51hornet · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: The name Hornet.

I am already packed and will need to see pics of my room at your house...what times breakfast?

hollywood308 · Wasp Joined: Feb 10, 2007 Posts: 21

yes the Hornet as well as the Wasp paid homage to aircraft carriers and their crews lost in the wwii pacific theatre. the hornet and wasp names have a long history in the navy dating back to the first two commisioned vessels for the continental navy. interestingly the aircraft of the Hornet which replaced the sunken Hornet in wwii destroyed more Japanese aircraft than those of any other except...the Essex!

Dave53-7C · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:28 am Post subject: Re: The name Hornet.

51hornet wrote:

I am already packed and will need to see pics of my room at your house...what times breakfast?

Sorry, no pics yet. The hinges on the iron gates to the crypt are rusty. But don't worry, it's very cool down there (if you know what I mean) and I'm sure you'll like it. I'll hit the hinges with some lube while I'm checking the strikers and panhard rod. Rolling Eyes

Breakfast begins as soon as you start cooking it. BTW, I like my coffee strong, eggs over easy, bacon crisp and toast lightly buttered.