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  1. Jun 16, 2015, 12:31 PM #21
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    This one doesn't get the wrist time it deserves. Meetings today will go to 7 or 8, then a dinner. Should be home by 11 pm or so.




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  3. Jun 16, 2015, 12:40 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottjc View Post
    Thanks Kath, I always wondered where the name came from.
    Yes, the B-47 was the epitome of modernity, a revolutionary bomber design that left behind lumbering multi-crewed behemoths for a swept-wing silver arrow flown from a tandem fighter-style cockpit. The Jimmy Stewart film is about bringing this aircraft into service, the change in mindset at SAC from slow-time planning, long checklists before takeoff, to rapid reaction mass takeoffs. Very atmospheric and highly recommended. Info & trailer at http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/strategic_air_command/
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    Three man crew: 2 pilots and nav/bombardier
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    Familiar shape?
    Yes, the Boeing 747 and airliners of its era owe their wing shape and underslung engine pod configuration to the Stratojet (itself a Boeing)

    So your watch says high tech, jet pilot cool. Enjoy wearing it!
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  5. Jun 16, 2015, 12:44 PM #23
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  7. Jun 16, 2015, 12:48 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottjc View Post
    Why are you talking about Skyliner?
    Your watch shares a name with a vehicle. I showed another watch which shares it name with a vehicle. Sorry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chase View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    Your watch shares a name with a vehicle. I showed another watch which shares it name with a vehicle. Sorry.

    No need to apologise mate, I was just confused.
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    Good morning
    I'm going with the Hamilton Khaki Field chrono on a merlot leather DrunkArtstrap. I'm really digging this watch, it may actually stick around :-)
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  17. Jun 16, 2015, 01:21 PM #30
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