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  1. OpanaPointer

    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    The preservation of VICTORY has inspired countless other vessel restorations. Well done, England, well done.
     
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    I always thought that this shot of the kamikaze attack on the USS Bunker Hill was a spectacular photo. May 11, 1945 killed 393 sailors and airmen and wounded 264. This photo was used for the cover of the Victory At Sea series, volume #1, with the 33 1/3 record that of course came included with it. There were three records in the series from the late 1950’s. I still have all three but volume two sleeve is falling apart, and unfortunately, no record player for which to play them on. IMG_0580_YDTq2__please_credit[palette.fm].jpeg
     
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    As well as the restoration of the HMS Warrior, the RN's first iron clad warship. The same may be said of Togo's flagship at Tsuhima, IJN's Mikasa. I would love to see her (as well as Dewey's Olympia) and Brazil's San Paulo. I've seen the Monitor and the Hunley (in their conservation lab) but not the Constitution. Haven't seen the remains of the ironclad Cairo (pronounced Kay-row in the Midwest and not Kye-row like most of humanity does).
     
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    When I was stationed in Japan Mikasa was walking distance from the base. Loved seeing her. Blushed a little at the number of times she had been bombed in WWII despite the pilots being told she was non-combatant. The "recent" do over has been reported to me as very well done.

    For giggles: When I was there the fwd main battery was pointed directly at the Administration Building at our base. Clear shot. We reminded the yeomen working there about this routinely.
     
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    Marauder?
     
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    Yep…note the tail damage also…not sure he could hold that for long. Right aileron compensating…
     
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    And pilots hate walking home from work.

    ETA: Note the tail flap positions. He's fighting that bird.
     
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    Half Track , I just got a "RetroAudio" turntable for Christmas with a bunch of oldies. Mostly Country Western and a few late 60's gems. Works great and the sound blows current junk out of the water. Not that I'm anywhere near an Audiophile. Now, I haven't used it much but It did have me dancing (hidden in my bedroom) to Cream.

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/victrola-bluetooth-stereo-turntable-black/5255021.p?skuId=5255021
     
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    Mom got a turntable and a stack of 78s from a relative back around 1961. "Wolverton Mountain" got a lot of play.
     
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    We had a " Hi-Fi" stereo in the late 60's. Mom had a stack of 78's, mostly Classical/Musicals. They moved to Minnesota and complained about the Locals not having any "Class". Um I'll just leave at that.
     
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    That's make your eyes water. :eek:
     
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    Probable miss…but some glass impact
     
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    You never really realize what you had until you throw it away.

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    The old chief in me wants that shit cleaned up NOW!
     
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    AI has it's difficulties in trying to be anywhere near real.
     
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