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    Post by sh4pak Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:32 am



    --Hello, all.

    Years ago, I remember reading that US fighter pilots carried several (like, 38, if I recall correctly) gold coins sewn into their flight webbing, to buy their way out of trouble if they got shot down. (Gold having been worth less than $40.00 per ounce through most of the conflict-- it is less than absurd to believe that this is true).

    Can any of you verify this, and-- do any of you own such things? It would be an interesting to see, if you do.

    Cheers,

    --Dan
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    Post by kammo-man Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:30 pm

    Ask the USMF this question.
    There are several on that forum who could help you on this.
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    Post by sh4pak Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:05 pm

    Thanks, Owen.
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