When the Pianos Went to War...

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When the Pianos Went to War...

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Here's an interesting article for history or music buffs of how Steinway "Victory Verticals" Pianos were created to boost morale during WWII (click for link).

Interesting how they were made using less of some critical materials too.

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I have seen films of RAF crews singing and drinking beer around a piano in English pubs during WW2.
Never heard of Military Pianos though, guess I never stop learning things here on Leverguns..…. :wink:
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Don't forget the War Tubas :P
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gamekeeper wrote: Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:13 am I have seen films of RAF crews singing and drinking beer around a piano in English pubs during WW2.
Never heard of Military Pianos though, guess I never stop learning things here on Leverguns..…. :wink:
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