Re: [CR] Reynolds origins

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From: "Phil Brown" <philcycles@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 22:18:07 -0700
To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Reynolds origins


On May 27, 2009, at 7:52 PM, Bob Freitas wrote:
> Didnt Reynolds originate as an Aircraft Tubing? I think it dates to
> fabric covered Wings etc which has got to be before 1930.
> When we were selling Reynolds in the 70s I remember they said it
> was still being used in the frames of airplane seats
>

Hawker Hurricanes were made from 531. Phil Brown Crossing over to classic aviation in Oakland, Calif.