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USMC Vet, Supporter of Museums, Living History, Libraries, Rugby, EDM, Classical Music, a new fan of Horology/Watches,
and Reading to name a few areas of interest.
and Reading to name a few areas of interest.
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Genuine privilege to be at Australia vs USA tonight - an absolutely cracking game of rugby.
The players put in a huge shift afterwards meeting and chatting with fans. Particular props to a hurting Samantha Wood, who nonetheless did the rounds and had a little natter with us. Did herself proud.
The players put in a huge shift afterwards meeting and chatting with fans. Particular props to a hurting Samantha Wood, who nonetheless did the rounds and had a little natter with us. Did herself proud.
August 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Genuine privilege to be at Australia vs USA tonight - an absolutely cracking game of rugby.
The players put in a huge shift afterwards meeting and chatting with fans. Particular props to a hurting Samantha Wood, who nonetheless did the rounds and had a little natter with us. Did herself proud.
The players put in a huge shift afterwards meeting and chatting with fans. Particular props to a hurting Samantha Wood, who nonetheless did the rounds and had a little natter with us. Did herself proud.
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Realisation of a dream! Aeroplane finally let me do a massive in-depth look at one of the most offbeat airliners of the modern era - the Britten-Norman Trislander
In the August issue
In the August issue
July 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Realisation of a dream! Aeroplane finally let me do a massive in-depth look at one of the most offbeat airliners of the modern era - the Britten-Norman Trislander
In the August issue
In the August issue
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The Germans were unsatisfied with the reliability of the King Tiger, particularly its gearbox. Bench trials of the PP33 gearbox that would be able to handle the tank's bulk were completed successfully #OTD in 1944, but it was never installed in a real tank. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
June 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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I made a Godzilla play set
June 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I made a Godzilla play set
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Centurion, Royal Canadian Dragoons, Ex Regensprung, Regenstauf, Germany, 1975. 🇨🇦 #ColdWar #CenturionFriday
June 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Centurion, Royal Canadian Dragoons, Ex Regensprung, Regenstauf, Germany, 1975. 🇨🇦 #ColdWar #CenturionFriday
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In case you run into a Tiger today, this is how to do it.
June 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In case you run into a Tiger today, this is how to do it.
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A Centurion tank of "B" Squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, crosses near Neustift, Germany, 1973. 🇨🇦
#CenturionFridayonMonday
#CenturionFridayonMonday
June 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A Centurion tank of "B" Squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, crosses near Neustift, Germany, 1973. 🇨🇦
#CenturionFridayonMonday
#CenturionFridayonMonday
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We start our third NAACC post with the Sherman Show with host M4A3E2, guest starring: the M4A3 (75)W! Musical guest featuring the M4 (105), and special guest M4!
June 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We start our third NAACC post with the Sherman Show with host M4A3E2, guest starring: the M4A3 (75)W! Musical guest featuring the M4 (105), and special guest M4!
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Moving on to some Cold War examples. This period of Le Siècle Blindée really was the Wild West of tank design.
May 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Moving on to some Cold War examples. This period of Le Siècle Blindée really was the Wild West of tank design.
May Memorial Day be whatever you need it to be. A day of remembrance, memorial, sharing of the past, or even just reconnection. Take care of yourself and others please. All the best from an aging USMC vet.
May 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
May Memorial Day be whatever you need it to be. A day of remembrance, memorial, sharing of the past, or even just reconnection. Take care of yourself and others please. All the best from an aging USMC vet.
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of an Italian M13/40. This example is in the US ArmyArmor and Cav Collection at Fort Benning. Pic #3 in a series.
May 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of an Italian M13/40. This example is in the US ArmyArmor and Cav Collection at Fort Benning. Pic #3 in a series.
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of a M48 from the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Pic #2 in series.
May 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of a M48 from the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Pic #2 in series.
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of the only remaining T2 Medium tank. Currently residing at the Armor and Cav collection at Fort Benning.
May 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of the only remaining T2 Medium tank. Currently residing at the Armor and Cav collection at Fort Benning.
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I don't typically post YouTube content, and you can skip through the video (it's kind of long), but you need to see what this Chinese indy watchmaker is doing with these movements. This is #horology at its 2025 best:
youtu.be/z5kRdkKgiyo?...
youtu.be/z5kRdkKgiyo?...
An Undiscovered Gem of Chinese Watchmaking
YouTube video by Swiss Watch Gang
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May 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I don't typically post YouTube content, and you can skip through the video (it's kind of long), but you need to see what this Chinese indy watchmaker is doing with these movements. This is #horology at its 2025 best:
youtu.be/z5kRdkKgiyo?...
youtu.be/z5kRdkKgiyo?...
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My thoughts on Facebook earlier
May 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
My thoughts on Facebook earlier
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Love this shot of our DH9 alongside the Bristol Fighter from Shuttleworth this weekend. They at least *look* like two peas in a pod 😂
May 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Love this shot of our DH9 alongside the Bristol Fighter from Shuttleworth this weekend. They at least *look* like two peas in a pod 😂
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Yes, I do require one of these. £10k
Mini tank
YouTube video by Bohena AB
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May 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Yes, I do require one of these. £10k
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I finally made it to Saumur a week ago. It was worth the wait. A museum of the old school with just stuff to look at. This Panhard EBR was a definite favourite.
May 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I finally made it to Saumur a week ago. It was worth the wait. A museum of the old school with just stuff to look at. This Panhard EBR was a definite favourite.
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Hello wristwatch friends. Enjoy this terrific article about microbrand watches. (I'm in the article.). There are some cool watches here.
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best...
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best...
13 microbrand watches that'll broaden every horology geek's horizons
Some of our favourite watch experts pool their knowledge together to pick out the microbrand watchmakers making the right moves right now – and explain why
www.gq-magazine.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Hello wristwatch friends. Enjoy this terrific article about microbrand watches. (I'm in the article.). There are some cool watches here.
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best...
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best...
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I might have scored one of these "Magma" dial #Nomos limited edition Cub Sport Worldtimers. I'll know for sure on Monday. 🤞 nomos-glashuette.com/en/club/club...
Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Magma — NOMOS Glashütte
Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Magma, automatic, 40 mm, height 9.9 mm, bracelet, 10 atm, 24 time zones, 24-hour home time display, red-dark red, Superluminova
nomos-glashuette.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I might have scored one of these "Magma" dial #Nomos limited edition Cub Sport Worldtimers. I'll know for sure on Monday. 🤞 nomos-glashuette.com/en/club/club...
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On this day, in 1800, the Library of Congress was established. Containing 178 million items, it is currently the world's second largest library. It is also the most visited library in the world, and is one of LibraryThing's top cataloging sources. 💙📚
April 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
On this day, in 1800, the Library of Congress was established. Containing 178 million items, it is currently the world's second largest library. It is also the most visited library in the world, and is one of LibraryThing's top cataloging sources. 💙📚
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From Seattle-based Matthew Zinski, architect, designer, watchmaker, and founder of #Typsim, the chronometer-certified Architect. Inspired by midcentury watches, Matt uses acrylic crystals, true gilt dials, chamfers, and lume that ages. This one $999 but check them all out:
www.typsim.com/watches
www.typsim.com/watches
April 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
From Seattle-based Matthew Zinski, architect, designer, watchmaker, and founder of #Typsim, the chronometer-certified Architect. Inspired by midcentury watches, Matt uses acrylic crystals, true gilt dials, chamfers, and lume that ages. This one $999 but check them all out:
www.typsim.com/watches
www.typsim.com/watches
Post a gif of who you wanted to be as a little kid.
April 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Post a gif of who you wanted to be as a little kid.