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    The War Lover

    I've seen the movie several times over the years, and have been enthralled by the Martin Caidin book, "Everything But The Flak", which documented the true story of how three B-17's were resurrected and flown in formation to England for the filming of the movie. This past weekend I found the John...
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    Identify this aeroplane, please...

    Crashing one of those is what cost Douglas Bader his legs. Quite the aeorplane for its day.
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    The Germans did invade England - Shoreham airport Luftwaffe landing

    Nice! Looks like the Spanish version with the Merlin?
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    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    Tom, I've been by El Cubano many times, but never when they were open. I work 60 plus hours a week on the other side of town, so its tough. I need to add it to my to do list he next time I have a day off (whenever that might be) :(
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    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    www.cigarsinternational.com They don't care where you are!
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    Newer photos of "The Lady Be Good"

    Sad. I grew up on stories of her, my father and uncle knew Guy Shelley, one of the crew members. Anyone remember the '70 made for TV version with William Shatner and a B-25? It was called "Sole Survivor". The Lone Star Flight Museum had a 10X10 diorama of her in the Texas Aviation Hall Of Fame...
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    Question on US Service Magazines of WW2

    Don't know about the Navy, but the Gyrenes read Leatherneck magazine, I have a couple from '45 in my uncles old footlocker.
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    Maui Jim is it a good Sunglasses brand ?

    I have two pair of Maui Jims and wouldn't leave the house without them. They are both identical in appearance, but one pair has a +2.0 bifocal in the bottom. Not like I'm old enough to need it or anything...
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    Ladies and Gents from the Lone Star State

    Born in Pittsburgh PA, be have made Houston my home since '88. I'd never live anywhere else!!
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    Navy SNJ Trainer Colors and Markings

    Thank you! That is the type of information that I am looking for.
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    Navy SNJ Trainer Colors and Markings

    Ive found a color pic of an SNJ at NAS Jacksonville circa 1942, it appears to be a dull dark blue in color. I've seen pics with a silver fuselage, blue tail surfaces and yellow wings as well. I'm trying to recreate a model with my son to represent one from the N.A.T.T.C in Memphis TN around mid...
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    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    A "real" Montecristo #2 and a few Anchor Steam with the fireworks. Almost makes up for having to work tomorrow... almost.
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    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    Diplomatico #2, real deal!
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    Cuban Cigars

    I just bought a box of Diplomatico #2 for $200, and a box of Ramon Allones torpedos for $180. $85 each for anything is far beyond reason!
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    Books on Depression Era Life?

    "Appointment in Sammara" by John O'Hara.
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    Storing An A-2

    A-2 Storage Thanks for the ideas, I think I'll lay it flat under the bed in the spare room with a blanket over it to keep the dust off. I hate the hanger bumps too!
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    Storing An A-2

    I live in Houston TX, where jacket weather is 3 months, tops. Its already over 80 here and I'll not be needing my A-2 til at least Halloween. What is the best way to store it over the warm months? Its an older Schott horsehide. Something tells me that a hangar is probably not the best place for...
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