Whilst in the Death Valley area, pop over to Beatty, Nev. Just on the edge of the weapons range and a good night stop. Cheap motels and a great pub, The Sourdough Saloon. Airfield with hangarage, loonie 'nam vet. called John who will talk at you for as long as you've got to listen
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