Hi there, MS stand for Monopoli di Stato and was the name of a popular cigarette brand from the state own tobacco company at the time
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Idroscalo Milano 1979
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Hi Lars
Just adding some pictures of Auronzo, thanks to have started this tread it brings back memories good job.
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Yes I agree despite being a young fan of Renato I remember well that occasion also my father wasn't impressed...
Here is the "Flying Dutchman" Cees Van Der Velden before race, one of my favorite in the years.
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Some pictures of the race in Milan 1979 when Renato used the twin powered boat against the strong Mercury team. I remember they used the impressive fast cornering Earl Benz trying to trick Renato in an early start. Very nice spectacular race, Seebold was fantastic as usual, Renato was faster but struggled in turning with the bigger boat.
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Cesare Scotti 1972
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Thanks for the photos and your memories. Very good. Keep them coming.
A rather worried Renato overlooking his brother Giorgio working on the engine...
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Tears? More likely the champagne in his eyes..
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Roger Jenkins
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Renato With no mustache at the re fuel stop isola Serafini 1972 Raid Pavia Venezia
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Same boat on test at lake Como Renato/Reggie Fountain
One beautiful boat
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