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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:48 pm Post subject: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
I will be at the Ordnance Museum for tours on Saturday August 25th The Elefant and the Newly restored Sherman Firefly should be available outside the restoration shop (As if I have to dangle enticements ) I have one scheduled grup about 11:30 or so but there will be plenty of time either before or after for 'detailed tours' _________________ Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)

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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
shoot, I have an unbreakable appointment Anybody who can make it should experience one of Bob's great tours Jeff Lewis

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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
What colors did they paint the Firefly in? I cringe to guess... There's not really a good accurate color scheme for it, except Aberdeen test colors... Neil

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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
I understand it was to be done as Canadian but that is all I know

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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:53 am Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
Elefant interior shots is possible? Most interested rear of fighting containment (evacuation hatch area)

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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:21 am
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The couple shots I took on the day we moved the Elefant are probably the only ones I'll be able to get of the interior for a while. While it is in a more accessable area now until it gets scheduled to go into refurb (And I don't believe it is high enough on the list to be scheduled soon) I don't believe it will be possible to get access to the inside.

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
Bob, I assume this is still on? I am currently planning to go. How many folks do we have so far? Any I know / from the board? Neil

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:01 pm
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The Tour is on. No one from this group has let me know they are coming. We may have a few folks from some other discussion groups (I think they heard about it on a Flames of War group (wargamers)

I'll have my ladder so after the main group is done we might be able to spend some time on top of Elefant if you want (You still have your get out of jail letter? Rolling Eyes

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Of course everyone is welcome.

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
My friend Kevin should be with me, he may appreciate the ladder... Neil

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
Well, as it turns out now..I could have come with some planning, but didn't know I'd be free. (I have like 600,000 miles with 'Murican Airlines), but it's Thursday now and a little late to lay on a hotel/rental car/route/etc.

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
You get to BWI or Dulles tomorrow (Friday) or even O dark 30 on Saturday, and give me a flight number. I'll arrange the rest ( I can do National but would rather not) _________________ Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net) Last edited by bsmart on Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:18 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
Lemme' check...(PM me phone number or cel if you got, I'll give you a call in a little while if you're available)

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
- Doug_Kibbey Lemme' check...(PM me phone number or cel if you got, I'll give you a call in a little while if you're available) ON THE WAY - Standing (well sitting) By _________________ Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
I'm IN! Flight confirmed!

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: Upcoming Aberdeen Tour
Coolness... Neil

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