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Have you flown in a vintage aeroplane?
I don't know what you classify as Vintage. Old airplanes are kind of an occupational hazard for me. These are some of the older ones off of the top of my head and in no particular order. DC-3's 4's 6's Convair 580 B707 B747 B-52 Stearman DCH-2 L-5 L-19 0-2 BE-18 SA26 SA226 BE90 BE-35 T-34...- Freightpilot
- Post #86
- Forum: The Golden Era
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9mm or 45cal
"the odds are that the gun will fail to function one out of three attempts if fired from a pocket, and if fired from a purse the failure rate climbs to four out of five attempts. A hammerless automatic will deliver 100% shot capability if fired in a pocket or purse, but off sets this with a...- Freightpilot
- Post #107
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
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9mm or 45cal
One thing for the "carry in a jacket pocket" crowd to consider. Go buy a cheap jacket from a thrift store. Wear it out to the range. Drop your favorite semiauto carry gun in the pocket. with the gun still in the pocket, (and utilizing every safety precaution know to man) fire 3 rounds at your...- Freightpilot
- Post #91
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
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9mm or 45cal
Primarily (at least on the carry gun argument) Stopping power in a handgun would be the least of my concerns if it came at the price of to difficult to carry. Remember the first rule of gun fighting is bring a gun. a .22 RF with you while shopping in the mall is far better than a .44 mag under...- Freightpilot
- Post #75
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
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Vintage Sunglasses
If this has been posted here I apologize (I havent made it through the whole thread yet) I have ordered glasses from these people for over 30 years with good luck. I have been wearing Ray Ban outdoorsman (aviator with a brow bar) with prescription lenses since the late 70's and they have always...- Freightpilot
- Post #739
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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30's~40's Work Boots
A lot easier to break in than the red wings. These have become my everyday wear (outside of work that is ... still working on the people who decide what is allowable for wear with the uniform) http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5738418742/in/photostream- Freightpilot
- Post #799
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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High Road to China glasses
These are not what I had found before but are close enough, If anyone knows of a source of a decent replica http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5738367383/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5738916810/in/photostream...- Freightpilot
- Post #3
- Forum: The Golden Era
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What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?
Benjamin Hartwell evening stroll in an old unnamed meerschaum lined briar- Freightpilot
- Post #7,048
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Where did your user name come from??
It's what I do. Someone always has an airplane full of stuff they want somewhere else. I make it happen.- Freightpilot
- Post #746
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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High Road to China glasses
Something like these. http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5714432053/in/photostream or this http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5714489381/in/photostream- Freightpilot
- Post #2
- Forum: The Golden Era
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High Road to China glasses
I was wondering if anyone knew of a source for the glasses Selleck wore in High Road to China, Metal frame with a strap attached to the temples. I know I used to have a link to a site where someone made them (10 years ago or so) but have lost it.- Freightpilot
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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The Adventurer's Gear Thread
Wow finally made it through the whole thread. Thanks to all for the informative read.- Freightpilot
- Post #2,873
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
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Golden Era Hunting Equipment
Mike. Great pictues. the site is a good reference I use a lot. Derek, Definatly wool. I have a 2 50ish era wool coats one lined with a cotton material ( although it didn't hold up to wear all that well over its life) and one unlined. "You need to be careful around old double barrels...- Freightpilot
- Post #25
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
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30's~40's Work Boots
My new pair ... Now begins the break in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5384793966/in/pool-1452613@N20- Freightpilot
- Post #761
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
