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I don't want a password
Darn! I should have thought of that! :{
RC ". . .winston" wrote in message ... R. C. White wrote: Hi, Char. And we use WD-40 because "Water Displacer 39" still didn't work. ;} You probably didn't use either to protect your Atlas Missile's outer surface from rust and corrosion. -- ...winston msft mvp consumer apps |
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I don't want a password
R. C. White wrote:
Darn! I should have thought of that! :{ RC ". . .winston" wrote in message ... R. C. White wrote: Hi, Char. And we use WD-40 because "Water Displacer 39" still didn't work. ;} You probably didn't use either to protect your Atlas Missile's outer surface from rust and corrosion. A dozen years ago I got educated by my Aerospace Engineer daughter on WD-40's seminal use on the fuel tanks of Atlas Missiles in the mid-50's. The initial 'Cold War' science and formula testing was for use on nuclear missiles. Still amazes me of the history of some aero/defense products that evolved into different uses in the public arena (e.g. Airbag technology had its roots in Defense technology that to increase the penetration rate of anti-armor projectiles - full circle from destruction to saving lives) -- ...winston msft mvp consumer apps |
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On 6/26/2015 4:25 AM, . . .winston wrote:
R. C. White wrote: Darn! I should have thought of that! :{ RC ". . .winston" wrote in message ... R. C. White wrote: Hi, Char. And we use WD-40 because "Water Displacer 39" still didn't work. ;} You probably didn't use either to protect your Atlas Missile's outer surface from rust and corrosion. A dozen years ago I got educated by my Aerospace Engineer daughter on WD-40's seminal use on the fuel tanks of Atlas Missiles in the mid-50's. The initial 'Cold War' science and formula testing was for use on nuclear missiles. Still amazes me of the history of some aero/defense products that evolved into different uses in the public arena (e.g. Airbag technology had its roots in Defense technology that to increase the penetration rate of anti-armor projectiles - full circle from destruction to saving lives) Swords into plowshares, and all. At times we try to do better", but still have a robust market for new "swords". ;-) -- Best regards, Neil |
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