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Old April 24th 05, 04:27 AM
COLIN LAMB
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The Pacific Northwest used to have large stands of Sitka Spruce trees.
Alas, they were mostly cut down for airplanes - World War I airplanes to be
exact. Processing plants were set up on the Columbia River right next to
Fort Vancouver, so the military could assist in running production full
tilt.

Colin



 




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