Ken Vinen wrote in 970131 MMD:

> We both thought it would be great fun to try and track down one or more
> of these instruments [in Cuba].

Having several friends who have an intimate knowledge of Cuba through
government sources, I offer this comment:  Because Cuba is such a poor
nation, especially after the revolution, most likely the instruments
were scavenged as was the roll perforating equipment.  Anything made in
the USA or associated with its factories was considered inherently evil
and subject to either destruction or heavy recycling.

If any instruments or perforating equipment could be found intact (highly
doubtful), you would not be able to import it into the US, short of a
special executive waiver.   In the meantime, just the act of "investig-
ating" the whereabouts of instruments and such in Cuba could land you a
lengthy, if not lifetime stay in a Cuban prison.  Happy hunting and let
the MMD know if you turn up any instruments.

Cheers,

S. K. Goodman

 [ I guess it wasn't apparent that Ken Vinen is a resident of Ontario,
 [ Canada, and thus hasn't the travel restrictions that U.S. citizens
 [ do.  I hope that privately owned instruments weren't scrapped!
 [ -- Robbie