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Poachers and smugglers beware...

Regarding the above patch, sometime back I mentioned the U.S. "Biodiversity Program&...

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Poachers and smugglers beware…

Regarding the above patch, sometime back I mentioned the U.S. "Biodiversity Program" assisting four (originally five) African countries back in the early 90's. It was IMO a poorly disguised cover for providing Davis Monthan "boneyard" surplus O-2A aircraft to those countries for anti-poaching and anti-smuggling operations. Ivory was and still is a…

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Chronos in 2007...

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]]> IMO, an aviator wristwatch needs “wrist presence “. Post your examples… https://rkwatchservice.com/imo-an-aviator-wristwatch-needs-wrist-presence-post-your-examples/ Thu, 08 May 2025 15:10:14 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/imo-an-aviator-wristwatch-needs-wrist-presence-post-your-examples.5402895/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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I'll start...

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]]> Winnie Mae… :-) https://rkwatchservice.com/winnie-mae/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:53:50 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/winnie-mae.5613603/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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If not familiar with this iconic aircraft, an interesting read here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Mae
You may especially enjoy the pic of Wiley Post's pressure suit worn as he flew Winnie Mae to an estimated altitude of 50,000 feet... In my pic above take note of the navigator's table and the "card communication system" with which Australian Harold Gatty sent his "note to pilot" messages. The...

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If not familiar with this iconic aircraft, an interesting read here… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Mae
You may especially enjoy the pic of Wiley Post's pressure suit worn as he flew Winnie Mae to an estimated altitude of 50,000 feet… In my pic above take note of the navigator's table and the "card communication system" with which Australian Harold Gatty sent his "note to pilot" messages. The…

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]]> “Romans” dial indices… Why not? https://rkwatchservice.com/romans-dial-indices-why-not/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:25:02 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/romans-dial-indices-why-not.5520221/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Starting what might be a fun thread for members if the interest is shared...
Best,
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Starting what might be a fun thread for members if the interest is shared…

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]]> Chronomat “Crosswind” appreciation thread… https://rkwatchservice.com/chronomat-crosswind-appreciation-thread/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:30:27 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/chronomat-crosswind-appreciation-thread.5520290/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Might as well get this one started...

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