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[Mark Richards]

Philipp Hachtmann wrote:

 >>Is this mailing list any longer focused on teleprinters or has it
 >>already become a refuge for WW2 veterans and fans?
 >>If yes, please let me know - would save space in my mailbox.

Agreed.

These messages tend to burp up every so often.  Nostalgia, a full moon, 
inebriation, or the desire to relive the old times seems to prod the 
flag hoisting, anthem singing and aluminum kissing.

Who we don't hear are voices of Veterans who look back on their 
bomb-dropping experiences with great sadness and humility.  I met one at 
an airshow a few years back.  He served on B-29's and we both grew 
tearful as he discussed his feelings about blowing up civilians.  "Why 
do you participate in these shows?" I asked him.  "Isn't it painful?".

"I want to remind young people what we did.  I hope that in sharing my 
experiences we can avoid this kind of hell in the future".

It seemed he had yet to reconcile his participation fully and probably 
never will.  For him, participating was one way to give something back.

This list has international reach.  I joined it for my interest in 
teleprinters (of all types).  But it also holds my interest for another 
purpose: to occasionally land the political strides it sometimes takes 
soundly on its arse.

Job done.  Now back to RTTY?

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