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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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JOHN MILLER
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Remember, the propeller is only there to keep the pilot cool.If you don't believe me, have it stop and watch the pilot start sweating!


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April Fools Day was 3 days ago

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JOHN MILLER
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This is no joke, it is in the official newsletter. I don't know anything more than what was posted. I posted this for you to read and talk about.
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Err ... "If you are interested in helping to reassemble or maintain
the B-36 Peacemaker, contact Crew Chief April
Phuyle. Her contact information is available on the
website and in the back of this newsletter"

http://www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org/files/newsletters/newsletters2014/2014-April-Straight-Scoop.pdf

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Collings got a spacecraft also.

http://collingsfoundation.org/enews/ene ... pril.1.htm

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Would love to see it towing 20 sailplanes at a time.... :D
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I read the CF Newsletter and the article was completely believable, even the picture with Bob Collings accepting ownership from the alien. But then Hunter went completely unbelievable when he mentioned that the FAA had lifted the moratorium on the exemption flight program !

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Just remember, some people are "special"......

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I heard it was complete with cardboard cutouts of Colonel Holland and Sgt. BIble. 8)

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April Fools Day???????????
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i'm sure walter soplata is turning over in his grave!!

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