An interesting tidbit on the linked Ferrarichat thread above; one of the posters (Bob Parks) commenting on the Bugatti started his career as an engineer for Boeing working on the XB-52 65 years ago!
His musings and thoughts are always a pleasure to read.
Here's an example from the other day, commenting on the 60th anniversary of Tex Johnston's roll
in the B707.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/aviatorchat-com/496144-707-barrel-roll-60-years-ago.html