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The blaster made for the 1977 film A New Hope was lost, and a second blaster was made with resin from the cast used for the first one. The blaster was subsequently used as a prop in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. [3] Other heavy repeating blasters were Lewis light machine guns with the barrel shroud and pan magazine removed.
Centurion was incorporated in 1972 under the name Warrex Computer Corporation. It was the successor to Warrex Computer Services, a company founded in 1971 by John Warren. Initially, it provided consulting and programming services. In 1972, Centurion entered the business of selling and supporting magnetic tape cassette systems.
In 1994, Marconi and South African Denel group announced plans to install a Marksman turret on a G6 howitzer chassis; [7] Marconi also offered conversions for existing users of T-54/55, Type 59, [8] Centurion, M48 Patton, Vickers, [9] Chieftain, Challenger 1 and Leopard 1 tanks. None of these variants were picked up for deployment.
Sold for: $1,057,000 Han Solo’s blaster from “Star Wars: A New Hope” was made from military surplus parts, and is believed to be the only surviving prop of the three created for the 1977 ...
A 1989 Centurion Classic; a Ford F-350 crew cab mated with rear bodywork of a Bronco. A four-door Ford competitor for the Chevrolet Tahoe was not released until the introduction of the Expedition for the 1997 model year (and the 2000 Excursion, competing against the ¾-ton version known as the Chevrolet Suburban 2500). As the Bronco was ...
Dust bunnies beware: This whisper-quiet floor cleaner easily glides under sofas and runs for up to two hours. It's just $100 and will arrive by Christmas.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had picked Peter Navarro to be senior counselor for trade and manufacturing. Navarro served as head of a newly created ...
The company received a government contract for 3000 boats in 1957. Inspectors expecting a payoff began rejecting boats the company made when they received no compensation. At the end of the year, Correct Craft had delivered 2,200 approved boats but had 600 rejects on hand. The chief inspector returned 40 of the previously accepted boats.