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    390th Bomb Group Rememberance. These were the "Glamor Boys'

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K738fdn8i4&NR=1
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    Old swashbucklers?

    Not very well known or mentioned, but worth mentioning is actor Louis Hayward. He made a bunch of swashbucklers during the 1940's: The Man in the Iron Mask The Son of Monte Cristo The return of Monte Cristo The Black Arrow The Pirates of Capri The Fortunes of Captain Blood The Lady and...
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    your ideas

    I don't know what kind of gun law restrictions you have in your area, but replica winchester model 97's are available and not that hard to find. I believe that is what the g men would have used. Let me know if you need any more info on these. Man, we're talking awesome firepower with that 97...
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    Book: World War II Allied Women's Services

    Although I don't have that particular one, I have a bunch of other Osprey reference books, mostly about WWII aircraft and men's uniforms, and find them an excellent source of information. Lots of photos, and excellent illustrations. Beleive me, you won't disappointed. It'll save you a lot of...
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    Shall we dance? (the challenge of Quicksteps & Tango's)

    Good for you Paddy. You've taken a step ( no pun intended) in the right direction and will never look back. The tango can be very passonate and sexy, ahh, but the rumba is the dance of love, very sensual. So fit it into your lessons if you are able to. The most difficult part of the rumba...
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    How can you mend a broken heart.....

    Don't dwell on it. Take the bull by the horns. Go to a dance studio, take dance lessons, and mingle with that crowd. Good people, great fun! All that depression will fly right out the door. Worked for me, and I never looked back. Fringe benifit: Became a pretty damn good dancer with a lot...
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    WWII Helmets color

    Click here: http://www.shipcamouflage.com/camouflage_database.htm Towards the bottom of the page is a picture of the Navy destroyer Drayton. That may be the color you are looking for. Notice how the ship blends in with the color of the sea in the background. Navy camouflage color schemes...
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    Double Indemnity (spoilers)

    I always thought Fred was very convincing as the paranoid Lt. Keefer in the "The Caine Mutiny". P.
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    Movie Recommendations?

    "Command Decision" with Clark Gable and Van Johnson. Sort of a generic version of 12 o'clock high, but very good and very intense in some scenes. IMHO. P.
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    WWII Birds and the Goose

    Yea, the dude in the background tells me the picture is of recent orgin, otherwise it could pass for vintage. While I'm here, I'll share a little more. The later and final production blocks had their engines canted slightly upwards a few degrees to increase performance. I did a lot of...
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    WWII Birds and the Goose

    WR That is the early version, with the shorter tail and wingspan. Also the air intakes on the engine nacells were smaller and less pronounced. The earlier style tailgun position also gives it away. I was not aware that any of these early ones were still in existance. It certainly looks...
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    The "Drama Hour"

    "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" That's the way I remember it many, many moons ago. P.
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    how many types of jackets do you own?

    Aero B-3 Redskin Eastman Star A-2 Buzz Rickson B-10 Buzz Rickson Blue Navy N-1 deck jacket
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    World War II Airman Found Frozen in Glacier

    Good material for the history channel. Looking forward to viewing it. P.
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    If you had to pick one DRINK from the Golden Era...

    I love a good singapore sling. Pelican's Warf here in town serves a good one. P.
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    Wrong turn becomes B-17 ride!

    I've been a B-17 junky since the tender age of 10. It was at that age (back in 1949) that I first viewed the theatrical release of "12 o'clock High" with my Dad. It's been sort of an obsession ever since. So plunking down 400 bucks for a ride in such a beautiful, goregeous, magnificent...
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    When you're not dressed vintage...

    Bucking the trend is fun or me. That's why vintage is fun. I wouldn't be caught dead in a "West Coast Choppers" shirt or cap. NEVER! P.
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    Autumnal Thoughts........

    My pecan trees are loaded down this year. Another month or so, and they'll start falling. Picking pecans with a chill in the air, it does not get any better than that. Hear's a tip: Get you a big mug of hot sweet creamy coffee, and throw in a pinch of shelled pecans for a nice cool or cold...
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    Rather "ACE" US Air Corps "slang" list...

    That's interesting Paddy. That's the first time I've heard it translated like that. I've always heard it translated like: "Situation normal, all fouled up." Polite version of course. (That's the one you use, when your kids ask.) I'm sure both were used. Either one conveys the message just...
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    BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1940) - Respecting THE FEW.

    Got to love the British for their courge and tenacity that was required to overcome such overwhelming odds under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding. Also saddened by how he was treated afterwards for his efforts. Politics as usual, even then under those circumstances...

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