Almost unknown and long forgotten warbird history factoid…

Poachers and smugglers beware :sneaky:

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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…

Almost unknown and long forgotten warbird history factoid…

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Laco Stuttgart Pro | Strap upgrades and advice!

Dear Community,

I have recently put in an order for a custom Laco Stuttgart Pro in 37mm (with the 18mm strap). I am extremely excited as it is a special watch for a special occasion. With that said, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with upgrading the standard buckle clasp with a deployant? Or upgraded to different cool straps in general.

Please feel free to share photos of you Fliegers I’d love to see them!

I will share a photo of my spec once I receive the piece.

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Elgin A-17A legit or not?

Hello, pilot’s and mil timepieces board. First time posting here, as I’m primarily a vintage Accutron collector.

I found this wonderful Elgin A-17A several years ago at an outdoor antique fair. I purchased it in a lot of 3 total pieces, with this being the main “target.”

While these pieces aren’t my forte I had more than a feeling this was something special and I thought it to be legit. I’ve done some research on it but felt it’s time to post here for some critique.

Having trouble…

Elgin A-17A legit or not?

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