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The Ancient Brit

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I am 77 years of age. I became interested in all things mechanical when I was about 7 years old when I started "helping" my father maintain his motor cycle. Trained as a mechanical engineer, did National Service as an instruments engineer in the RAF, became involved in test flights of aircraft after minor and major inspections. When I came out of the RAF I worked for a major motor manufacturer as a planning engineer for 48 years, retiring at the age of 70. My hobbies still include motorcycling and motoring and I spent 15 years as a private pilot with U.S. and Canadian as well as UK licences.

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