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jambutty · 01-03-2007, 13:42

Your facts after your correction are correct Ianto.W. I would just add that the engineer who actually built the computer was a GPO engineer and he begged, stole and borrowed the thousands of valves that were needed as well as buying some out of his own pocket.

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01-03-2007, 13:42	#35
jambutty Apprentice Geriatric Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Darwen, Lancashire Posts: 3,706 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 89	Re: Our house in the middle of our street Your facts after your correction are correct Ianto.W. I would just add that the engineer who actually built the computer was a GPO engineer and he begged, stole and borrowed the thousands of valves that were needed as well as buying some out of his own pocket. The Yanks fight a good war in the movies but when it comes to the real thing – ‘nuff said! __________________ Thanks for reading. If you have a few minutes to spare please visit my web site at http://popye.bravehost.com