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I read an interesting observation somewhere (& can't recall where now) that during WW2 the single most obvious way to disable Nazi Germany would have been to knock out it's single Tetra Ethyl lead plant. I'm just curious if anybody here could amplify that comment with further details please?

I came across some obscure details about German aviation fuels which might interest propellorhead geeks.

Nomenclature of Aviation Fuels:

The following information on aviation gasoline was obtained from Dr. Ester, chemist in charge of gasoline quality control by engine testing at Leuna & Oppau.

The following nomenclature was used in Germany for the various grades of aviation fuel components and finished blends. This list does not include identifications for all German plants but only the code numbers obtained during the interview with Dr. Ester.

B Fuels hydrogenation gasoline, leaded
C Fuels high efficiency fuel
ET 110 technical iso-octane (96 octane no.)
ET 120 Alkylate (94 octane no.)
VT 702 hydrogenation gasoline from Leuna + 4.5 cc. TEL/gal. (90 octane no,)
VT 705 hydrogenation gasoline from Scholven, leaded as above
VT 706 hydrogenation gasoline from Pölitz, leaded as above.
VT 708 hydrogenation gasoline from Gelsenberg, leaded as above
VT 810 hydrogenation gasoline from Böhlen, leaded as above.
VT 812 hydrogenation gasoline from Brüx, leaded as above.
VT 342 hydro-formed hydrogenation gasoline (DHD gasoline)
D1000 pure iso-octane reference fuel

Neat info, where did you find it?

Scott

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