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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #20 on: 11/09/2012 04:37 pm »
treasures everywhere; I found an area and moved a couple things around
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #21 on: 11/26/2012 03:44 pm »
Many many years ago a Casino had a very large “Space themed” Casino floor.  It was amazing to see.    I wondered what ever happened to these props.   Turn’s out Lonnie obtained all the parts to the displays.   Hope you enjoy it.

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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #22 on: 11/26/2012 07:00 pm »
and green visitors....

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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #23 on: 11/26/2012 07:03 pm »
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #24 on: 11/26/2012 07:06 pm »
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« Reply #25 on: 11/26/2012 07:18 pm »
did a quick google and found one pic from that time.....sure their are more someplace.

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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #26 on: 11/28/2012 05:32 pm »
Now for some Russian Treasure......
I know one of the suits or both are very special Cosmonaughts.
Any help ?

Not much, but I think the shoulder insignia on the left one indicates a Lt. Colonel.  If you can get a shot of the Russian text in the background I'll see if it's any more informative.

made a couple of blowups of the russian text in the background.

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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #27 on: 10/25/2013 02:50 am »
Time for a bump on this one.

If your near Las Vegas you can visit Lonnies Home.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - NOV 1 & 2, 2014     http://nevadadays.org/

If your want to visit Vegas for something special, this is a fun visit.  You never know what comes out of storage or who you can meet.

 
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #28 on: 10/30/2014 01:03 am »
Some of the treasures recently sold.
Watch the complete video, some real surprises.
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren has consigned over a dozen fascinating space and aviation items in Regency-Superiors June public auction.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEvp2ImP4JE&feature=youtu.be
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #29 on: 10/30/2014 04:10 pm »
The "Green Visitor" pics, isn't that a boiler-plate Agena?

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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #30 on: 10/30/2014 10:04 pm »
The "Green Visitor" pics, isn't that a boiler-plate Agena?

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 :)  Sure there are many stories about that display.   It could have been some real test hardware purchased and made into the display.   Given the size its a display model of some sort :-X
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #31 on: 11/01/2014 10:50 pm »
The Gallery

Background: Its Nevada day and I went to visit Lonnie who collects everything, discovered the gallery that also sells a few space items.  I made some STS mission purchases.

1 meter x 1 meter black framed STS-112 mission with a Boeing logo on them.   




Edit: replace Hi res Pics replace with screen grabs.
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #32 on: 11/01/2014 11:15 pm »
The Gallery

One of many new treasures......from his Russian collection

Estimated size 2 meter Plus x 3 meter Plus
Photos don't do this justice !

Edit: crop 2nd pic
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #33 on: 11/02/2014 01:47 pm »
The Gallery
Aside from Lonnie's open house once a year, a newer gallery was setup for the public.
Some screen grabs of his extensive space poster collection.
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #34 on: 11/03/2014 02:03 pm »
more Gallery

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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #35 on: 11/03/2014 10:38 pm »
Lonnie's open house Day 1 
Unlike most Nevada days, we had a major change in weather, wind, clouds and chill in the air. So some quick outside pics were taken.

If you were driving up to his complex this is what you would see.
Street view his backyards.

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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #36 on: 11/04/2014 01:58 pm »
Lonnie's open house  Day 1 
Copy of the handout
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #37 on: 11/04/2014 01:59 pm »
Lonnie's open house  Day 2
A beautiful day time to find some Treasures Inside 
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #38 on: 11/06/2014 01:21 am »
Some Challenger Tribute
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Re: Lonnie’s Treasures
« Reply #39 on: 11/06/2014 01:28 am »
Gifts from a friend

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