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U-2 pilot reaches 2,000-hour milestone All I can say is WOW.

OK, troops, I don't know that this topic fits the original intent of the MEMBER RECOGNITION FORUM, but it seems to be the only appropriate place to post this. Every once in a while we see tidbits on Mr. Gore's Internet that immediately remind us of a "character" in our lives. I think this...

Have you ever wondered why the V-22 Osprey is called the OSPREY? Watch this video and you might just figure it out..... ARKive - Osprey video - Pandion haliaetus - 00 :doh: :idea: [thumbzup]

Check out this video.... ... not your typical "model airplane". I wonder when GL will be surplussing them ?!?!?

A cousin of mine shared this website & video of a MINIATURE V-12 Engine and began wondering.... Biertijd.com // Media » Hand Made Mini V12 Engine .... Has anyone modeled/machined any FUNCTIONAL miniature miliatary equipment or vehicles???? If so, I'm sure we'd all love to see them ! ! !

The pre-existing West Texas Detachment of the SS reporting for Duty! http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/50133-roll-call-west-texas-detachment-identify-yourselves-please.html Thanks for setting up the CHAPTERS!

OK, boys and girls... We all know that in reality SAFETY is a VERY SERIOUS subject. However, much can be learned of any serious topic by looking at it from a comedian's perspective. So, here goes.... ================================================== Health & Safety Test: I failed...

This is a centralized thread for posting Veterans Day 2011 activities and after action reports. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here in San Angelo, TX the Veterans Parade will be held tomorrow, Saturday, November 5th, 2011. I will be...

Well, we closed the deal today... Dianna and I are now the proud owners of a 1960 Vintage KINGHAM TRAILER CO. 26' Box Van Trailer. Here's the Date Plate Poop: Kingham Trailer Company Louisville, KY Model: 220KAK MFR Serial No.: 31287 FSN: 2330-542-2511 Vehicle Wgt. Unloaded: 10250 lbs...

Fresh Video & Story.... Navy P-8 Sub-Killer Plane Makes First Flight

I will be going to check out a private-sale M105 trailer in the coming days (Monday or Tuesday of next week) and request a quick education, please. I'd like a capsulized checklist of things to beware of on this type trailer. Here's some background: - I do not know which variant of the M105...

Dianna and I were running some errands yesterday (not in the Deuce, but in her minivan) and one of the stops was the Post Office. While patiently standing in line, the gentleman behind us struck up a conversation. He recognized me from recent Newspaper Parade Photos and my occasional presence...

I'm creating this thread as a "catch-all" for your pics and reports of MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES 2011.... Jump right in......

Interesting VIDEO of a KC-135 conducting Range Extension Mission for the BMW Corporartion..... [thumbzup]

I have stumbled upon a Dodge PowerWagon doing stationary duty as a WINCH for an Overhead Hoist. Stopped by yesterday with the camera and took the pics shown. There was a guy on site (not the owner) who thought she's a 1953(?) with a flathead 6 cylinder engine that was rebuilt "just a few...

Four of these (see pics) just sold as a single LOT on GSA for $2,025.00 Was anyone here the LUCKY WINNER??? There's a sister-thread about these type trailers... http://www.steelsoldiers.com/trailers/15859-military-trailers-rubber-tracks.html I'd LOVE to have one.... PM me if a SS member...

These two Driver Safety videos just came in via my facebook account. Please watch them and SHARE them with those you care about. Thank you. Godspeed and be safe. John WARNING: Graphic Images - not suitable for small children... Should be REQUIRED viewing for ALL TEENS and ADULTS...

The Basic Question: Can the Deuce SCAVENGE FUEL from Large Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs) such as are located at “gas stations”? In other words… Can the In-Tank Electric Fuel Pump LIFT a column of Diesel Fuel from a depth of 8 - 20 feet below itself? The Scenario: Hypothetically, imagine...

QUESTION: Has anyone gotten times for a Deuce on the Quarter-Mile Drag Race Track?? I'm looking for Elapsed Time and Top Speed Figures for a typical Stock Multi-Fuel Deuce with turbo. Somewhere along the way, I've seen times mentioned in other threads, but I wasn't successful with a...

Some MEMBERS' RIDES are in "SHOWROOM Condition", some are "On Their Last Legs" and everything in between..... I have seen no compilation of pics featuring the "BATTLE DAMAGE" that might scar the "other than museum-piece" MV's in the SteelSoldiers' Motorpool. Feel free to post pics and...