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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Changeup on June 26, 2012, 11:32:44 PM
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I went there this evening for the 1st time...what a beaut!
Here are some interesting pics since you've all seen battleships...
There is an air museum attached to the park and he's a redtail 51D
(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/Changeup1/photo-21.jpg)
Here are some of the MANY 20mm...notice the black directions...
(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/Changeup1/photo-20.jpg)
And this is what quad 40's look like if you haven't ever seen them
(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/Changeup1/photo-22.jpg)
If you get a chance, you have to visit this park on Mobile, AL bay...really nice stuff
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Awesome, but I could really use one of those dual 40mm AA guns, would help keep those damn kids off my lawn
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I can hear the japanese from here...MANNED ACK NOOBS! :furious
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Went there a couple of years ago, got a load of pics somewhere, I'll have to root them out! :aok
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Been there done that. :aok
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Visited the USS New Jersey for the annual Beer Fest this past weekend. The admission fees help fund the upkeep of these icons of military history so get out there people.
The USS New Jersey is staffed by Vets and was talking to one of them that served in Korea on her:
"In it's history of 19 Battle Stars only one Sailor was killed on the Ship. The #1 Turret was hit by a shore battery killing one Sailor and injuring 2 others. The Captain ordered all 16" guns to fire on that location bringing down the mountainside and silenced the gun."
We thanked him for his service and thank all that serve. :salute
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/Gumlegs/USS_NEW_JERSEY.jpg)
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Been there done that. :aok
Me too... :banana:
Pensacola air museum not too far away either. :cheers:
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I can hear the japanese from here...MANNED ACK NOOBS! :furious
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OmaDlvT3KwM/T7O3GiPRc9I/AAAAAAAACNc/gGAhb1vMk8U/s1600/anger.jpg)
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Visited the USS New Jersey for the annual Beer Fest this past weekend. The admission fees help fund the upkeep of these icons of military history so get out there people.
The USS New Jersey is staffed by Vets and was talking to one of them that served in Korea on her:
"In it's history of 19 Battle Stars only one Sailor was killed on the Ship. The #1 Turret was hit by a shore battery killing one Sailor and injuring 2 others. The Captain ordered all 16" guns to fire on that location bringing down the mountainside and silenced the gun."
We thanked him for his service and thank all that serve. :salute
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/Gumlegs/USS_NEW_JERSEY.jpg)
:O
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Is the sub still there Changeup?
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Is the sub still there Changeup?
Toured it too... that was awesome! Few years ago though.
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Is the sub still there Changeup?
Oh yes...it's a far cry from the fast attack subs I've been on too....if they fit 65 crew and 6 officers on that sub its unbelievable. The Drum was decomm'd in 1968 but it had a fairly recent diver lockout chamber which put her squarely in the SEAL delivery role during her Vietnam patrols or she served her last years as a lockout training platform. She had upgraded ELINT equipment too which made the ballast and rudder control area very cramped. I guess space was a problem for the radioman for the upgrades.
Very interesting walk-through.
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I went a couple weeks before katrina, apparently there was some damage to the boat and some of the planes?
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I went a couple weeks before katrina, apparently there was some damage to the boat and some of the planes?
Yes, If I recall correctly the hanger housing some of the planes had part of the roof ripped off as well as the submarine sustaining some damage. It was taken care of though and everything restored. Great community down here and its one of the landmarks. I believe they got some help from the city.
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Pensacola air museum not too far away either. :cheers:
They just added a new wing as well. :cheers:
Is the sub still there Changeup?
I dunno when you were there last but they did move the submarine out of the water over enviromental and wear concerns. It is now above ground.
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If you guys see those big grain elevators (and probably a Panamax freighter taking on grain) across the bay from the Alabama, that's our dock facilities!!
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Toured the Alabama back in the 60's, right after she was sent to Mobile, IIRC. Will go again if I'm ever in the area. :salute
Nutz
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Is the sub still there Changeup?
http://www.ussalabama.com/uss_drum.php It Looks like a Gato class but they dont say. This is a trip I'd like to make. Pretty awsome service record for the USS Drum. She was there at the beginning and fought the entire war.
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http://www.ussalabama.com/uss_drum.php It Looks like a Gato class but they dont say. This is a trip I'd like to make. Pretty awsome service record for the USS Drum. She was there at the beginning and fought the entire war.
Her captain was aboard all three years...as an line officer, OIC, XO and eventually CO. Navy Cross, 2 SS's, 1 BS w/V device, Naval Commendation (4)...he had a chest full and from the materials inside the boat, earned every one of them. They have his originals onboard along with his citations. They also removed the Vietnam era officers mess and replaced it with the WW II original flatware which is on display...too cool to describe.
Onsite: B-25H, C-47, B-52, F-4 Phantom II, SR-71 Blackbird, 51D, Skyhawk, VF-17 (F-18 test bird), F-18D, F-14C, F-15D Strike Eagle (Gorilla 2 - 2 confirmed MIG 21 kills), F-8 Crusader, EA-6 Prowler, Skyhawk ASW fit, and a few more along with 6 WWII era tanks. It was a fantastic time
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Here are some of the MANY 20mm
(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/262244_2159315268522_6686694_n.jpg)
And this is what quad 40's look like if you haven't ever seen them
(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/260355_2159313668482_1088926_n.jpg)
(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/260461_2159317948589_677634_n.jpg)
My son James on the 20mm and the 40mm's on the USS North Carolina in Wilmington, NC.... some of my favorite photos.
And to think I drove right thru Mobile, AL in 2005 and didn't even know the Alabama was there. I'll know next time.......
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They just added a new wing as well. :cheers:
I dunno when you were there last but they did move the submarine out of the water over enviromental and wear concerns. It is now above ground.
I think '03-'04. I remember they were doing something with her because the hull was in need of repair.
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I think '03-'04. I remember they were doing something with her because the hull was in need of repair.
I think thats about when they decided to pull her out.
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Thanks for the pics, folks! :aok
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the drum was one of the first 8 gato's laid down and the first operational of the class. 5 people died on alabama, a welder that got electrocuted, carpenter who had his saw kick back, and one of the rotation locks on one of the 5" turrets broke and let the gun swing and fire point blank into #5 turret, many of the planes were flown to brookley field or landed in mobile bay. the new skyraider they just acquired was the one illegaly brought into the us from france with WORKING 20mm hispanoes.
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I believe the great Bob Feller was a gunnery officer on the Alabama.
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the drum was one of the first 8 gato's laid down and the first operational of the class. 5 people died on alabama, a welder that got electrocuted, carpenter who had his saw kick back, and one of the rotation locks on one of the 5" turrets broke and let the gun swing and fire point blank into #5 turret, many of the planes were flown to brookley field or landed in mobile bay. the new skyraider they just acquired was the one illegaly brought into the us from france with WORKING 20mm hispanoes.
Yes sir... It's on display with the legal process in which it was procured. They have the wings folded up so you can clearly see the hispanos....I knew I should have taken a pic of those, lol
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You son James is quoted as saying in the last photo ........"dang not another assist!!"
999000 <S>
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You son James is quoted as saying in the last photo ........"dang not another assist!!"
999000 <S>
Hahahaha nice