Bug 174 on 12lbs boost. Review please.

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But considering 100 octane was in use by civil operators in Britain before 1939

Yes it was....

It actually was available pretty early. Problem was there was not way to make it in quantity or economically.

It was about 2 dollars a gallon in 1939 while 87 Octane was ~.15 cents a gallon.

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How Much things cost in 1939
Average Cost of new house $3,800.00
Average wages per year $1,730.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents
Average Cost for house rent $28.00 per month
A loaf of Bread 8 cents
A LB of Hamburger Meat 14 cents
Average Price for new car $700.00
Toaster $16.00

http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1939.html