Dreams Come True

As forecast yesterday, strong winds and heavy rain today. So, another Gerry Anderson painting it is.

Today it's Fireball XL5. Now, do you want to know something really cool about Fireball XL5? Well, listen. Take a look at the fins on Elon Musk's SpaceX. Now look at the fins I am indicating on Fireball XL5 Pretty darn similar, no? No? Not convinced? Then take a look at this SpaceX prototype. Not only is it silver with even more pronounced fins, it's cockpit is in exactly the same position as the cockpit of Fireball XL5! I am convinced that S.F. fan Elon Musk took inspiration from Fireball XL5 for SpaceX. It even has an X in its name, for heaven's sake!

Next up - how Gerry Anderson inspired a famous Disney character.

I Wish I Was A Spaceman