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Bombardier
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Post Number: 43
Registered: 08-2009

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Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 03:21 pm:   

There is an old saying (WW II) about pilots watches. "You vcan tell hoe good a pilot is by the size and complexity of his watch" It's just a myth. Simpler is better.

Art Kramer
344Bomb Group
Bombardier on B-26 Willie the Wolf
England Freance Belgium Italy Holland Germany
Last man standing of this brave crew.
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Bombardier
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Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 09:44 pm:   

If you see an old guy wearing an A-11 there's a good chance that he and that watch have been through hell together.
Art Kramer
344BG 494BS
Bombardier Willie the Wolf
England Freance Belgium Italy Holland Germany
Last man standing of this brave crew.