LUXURY WITH DEEP ROOTS

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YOUR CLIENT S AIRCRAFT. EVERY TREE HAS A STORY.

2 LUXURY WITH DEEP ROOTS WE SCOUR THE GLOBE TO DELIVER YOU THE MOST RARE, EXOTIC AND LUXURIOUS CUTS WITH WHICH TO ADORN YOUR CLIENT S AIRCRAFT. EVERY TREE HAS A STORY. 510 PATROL ROAD, JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA BOOTHVENEERS.COM

For a millennium, the oaks of the Spessart forests watched over royalty on the hunt for prize boar, which grew enormous feeding on acorns.

3 SPESSART OAK Deep in the forest of Germany s Spessart mountains, beneath red sandstone cliffs, stand the mighty Spessart Oaks, silent, centuries-old sentinels that stand guard over the old Via Regia, or Royal Road, between Frankfurt and Gorlitz. For a millennium, the oaks of the Spessart forests watched over royalty on the hunt for prize boar, which grew enormous feeding on acorns. The oaks in the valley, which take 300 to 400 years to mature, were prized for their strength and beauty and could be harvested only by royal decree. FORD TRI-MOTOR

SMOKED EUCALYPTUS Virtually unknown to mankind, with the exception of ancient aboriginal tribes, the eucalyptus tree was introduced to the West as a result of the infamous

Upon discovering the fabled continent of Australia, Cook took safe harbor in Botany Bay, named for the abundance of strange and magnificent flora.

4 SMOKED EUCALYPTUS Virtually unknown to mankind, with the exception of ancient aboriginal tribes, the eucalyptus tree was introduced to the West as a result of the infamous adventures of explorer Capt. James Cook of the HMS Endeavor. Upon discovering the fabled continent of Australia, Cook took safe harbor in Botany Bay, named for the abundance of strange and magnificent flora. The most impressive was the eucalyptus tree, which grew taller, straighter and thicker than any oak he d known. When smoked, the honey-blonde eucalyptus transforms to a rich, deep chocolate-brown while highlighting the highly figured grain. Finished, the smoked eucalyptus shimmers like rippled, flowing satin. LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION

More rare than gold or jade, the deep red, knotty hong-mu burl, today known as Amboyna burl, was reserved to create carvings, sculptures and furniture for the Imperial

5 AMBOYNA BURL LOCKHEED MODEL 10 ELECTRA Wild and untamed for millennia, the island of Ambon stands in the modern Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The tiny spice island was prized by China s Qing Dynasty for producing a most luxurious treasure. More rare than gold or jade, the deep red, knotty hong-mu burl, today known as Amboyna burl, was reserved to create carvings, sculptures and furniture for the Imperial household and later for the homes of select nobles favored by the emperor. Throughout modern history, Amboyna burl has graced the rarest of modern treasures, including the steering wheel of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe and Davidoff s exquisite Amboyna Dome humidor.

wood of the Etimoe tree comes from this rich land as well.

6 MARBLED ETIMOE In the ancient lands of northwest Africa, in an area historically known as the Gold Coast, there grows the Etimoe tree. In a region known for providing the world with gold and diamonds, it should be no surprise that another treasure the exotic wood of the Etimoe tree comes from this rich land as well. Marbled Etimoe, known in Africa as tigerwood, is heavily figured in exquisite red to red-brown hues, with tightly rippling grain that resembles rain trickling down the face of glass. BOEING 377 STRATOCRUISER

CROTCH MAHOGANY Since its introduction to Western civilization from South America in the 1500s, real mahogany enjoys a classic reputation that

Its rich orange-red color, strength and workability have made it one of the most versatile, beautiful and coveted luxury materials by the

7 CROTCH MAHOGANY Since its introduction to Western civilization from South America in the 1500s, real mahogany enjoys a classic reputation that few other luxury materials do. Its rich orange-red color, strength and workability have made it one of the most versatile, beautiful and coveted luxury materials by the masters of craftsmanship such as Duncan Phyfe, French ébéniste Gilles Joubert and the Imperial masters of the Muzou. It is, then, no surprise that crotch mahogany, with it s sweeping, feathered figuring, is among the most rare and sought-after veneers. DOUGLAS DC-3

palette of light and medium autumn browns.

8 TAMO ASH The grain pattern of the Japanese tamo ash is unlike any other fine wood in the world. Extensively figured tamo ash is often compared to the inspired and wild brushstrokes of Vincent van Gogh in a shimmering palette of light and medium autumn browns. This extremely rare figuring occurs when ground vines encircle an ash tree, slowing the flow of nutrients from the root system to the trunk. It can take an expert silviculturist many decades to cultivate a single perfect tamo ash. BOEING 707

There, elbows on the rosewood, drink in hand, he also conceived a story about his local fishing captain friend, Gregorio The Old Man and the Sea.

9 ROSEWOOD In Havana, yellow light filters through the windows of the Hotel Ambos Mundos and onto the well-worn, carved rosewood bar where Ernest Hemingway took breaks from writing For Whom the Bell Tolls. There, elbows on the rosewood, drink in hand, he also conceived a story about his local fishing captain friend, Gregorio The Old Man and the Sea. It s rosewood s rare beauty that has for centuries made it a favorite choice for the centerpiece furnishing in many homes, but its permanence has allowed it to bear witness to those and thousands of other important moments. de HAVILLAND DH 106 COMET

More than 8,000 miles away, a walnut sapling planted in California struggled to reach for the sun that had, for months, been obscured by ash in the sky above.

10 WALNUT BURL On April 5, 1815, an Indonesian island shattered in a volcanic explosion heard for thousands of miles. The eruption ejected 10 cubic miles of ash and debris into the atmosphere, causing a global catastrophe the Year Without Summer. More than 8,000 miles away, a walnut sapling planted in California struggled to reach for the sun that had, for months, been obscured by ash in the sky above. That those stresses could, 200 years later, yield the most luxurious and unique walnut burl is a testament to the strength and tenacity of the walnut tree. Much as carbon under pressure produces diamonds, these rugged trees fend off severe climate changes to produce one of the most beautiful and beloved veneers available to adorn your customers aircraft. BOEING 314 CLIPPER

THE FUSION OF TECHNOLOGY AND MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP LOCKHEED VEGA The pharaohs of ancient Egypt understood

craftsmen to produce beautiful objects with those scarce treasures.

richness and beauty to their pharaohs homes and chariots.

technology to create the finest exotic wood veneers for the aircraft of today s kings, heads of state and

11 THE FUSION OF TECHNOLOGY AND MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP LOCKHEED VEGA The pharaohs of ancient Egypt understood the rare beauty that the richest, most exotic woods brought to their palaces and tasked their best craftsmen to produce beautiful objects with those scarce treasures. Using the most advanced technology of the time, the ancient artists created the first veneer to add richness and beauty to their pharaohs homes and chariots. In keeping with this rich tradition, the modern master craftsmen of Booth Veneers employ the latest technology to create the finest exotic wood veneers for the aircraft of today s kings, heads of state and global business giants. Make no mistake: Technology helps provide the finest product, but expert human hands guide each treasured flitch through the process of becoming the lustrous adornment of your next aircraft design.

QUALITY AND INNOVATION SINCE 1976 de HAVILLAND DH.

virtually defining today s industry. Since then, our focus has been on delivering the gold standard of innovation.

precision-cut inlays, our passion is helping build luxury aircraft interiors of the highest quality.

12 QUALITY AND INNOVATION SINCE 1976 de HAVILLAND DH.84 DRAGON More than four decades ago, the skilled craftsmen of Booth Veneers created our first high-quality aircraft plywood, virtually defining today s industry. Since then, our focus has been on delivering the gold standard of innovation. Whether innovation in safety we were the first to apply fire retardants or in technology, such as our use of lasers to create precision-cut inlays, our passion is helping build luxury aircraft interiors of the highest quality. That s why we say Booth Veneers is luxury with deep roots. BOOTH VENEERS IS A UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS COMPANY. For additional information, please call us at (812) or visit our website at BoothVeneers.com. This document does not contain any export controlled technical data.

Carrousel of Dreams and the Ancient Art of Marquetry Man, since time immemorial, has been expressing his artistic talent by using natural

Carrousel of Dreams and the Ancient Art of Marquetry Man, since time immemorial, has been expressing his artistic talent by using natural The ancient art of marquetry has been revived and SARCAR employs this unique art of fine craftsmanship in its creation of exquisite dials for their latest collection the Carrousel of Dreams, with their