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The Navy kept several squadrons here - they landed in the San Diego bay and taxied up to these giant hangars on North Island (now a historical monument) now the hangars are filled with helicopters and the bay with boats. No flying planes. Mike

from his autobiography which I edited and published for him. UNCLE BROWNIE, USAF PILOT Mike

I think that’s how it starts ... doesn’t it? Same with Kurt Klaus, only I have had 3-4 of his. And Paul Gerber, several of his. And G-R Lang - multiple Chronoswiss Oechslin & Beat = two Ochs & junior Best way to get hooked is to meet the makers, I think. (Before they meet their maker!)

Internal combustion racing may be banned by then :-(

Got to get this puppy in for a tune-up. Or run Premium aviation fuel next time No, it’s not a Bell & Ross Uncle Brownie

I have that same Breitling - the best travel watch by far. The plane my dad flew:

If you were, a quick slap up the side of your head from your wife would lessen those urges ... Married, watch-loving Gentlemen, do you agree? Cazalea

I'M GOING TO MOVE THIS THREAD TO Horological Meandering If it bothers you, don't buy a cheaper watch, save for a better one. As they say, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" and what you will do (if you have this sickness) is end up with 20-40-60-80 cheap watches. I know, I have done it

Yep, just throw a satin strap on it and Bob's your auntie (as the Brits might say) like my wife's IWC with fancy dial