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This is pretty wild. A Kamikaze struck the side of the HMS Sussex, 1945

some will get this... 😀

How about a torpedo run on this? IJN Musashi

caught this via X, USS Lexington fitting out, 1927

Here she is in a little better perspective

came across this, May 1937. BB-38 leading the line....

Years ago as a young lad enjoyed this one. What an incredible read. From an IJN Captain's perspective. https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Destroyer-Captain-Tameichi-Hara-ebook/dp/B00CW0T4HQ

From a mission a little while back.... She's an incredible machine and she got me home. Treat that bird (and your lady) with respect, and she'll take care of you... What a sortie!

I'll be there! Only a 5 1/2 hour drive for me. Glad they got it booked over to the Rio, after the Tropicana folded. Nonetheless, looking forward to attending, and I will take pics to share. Hoping I can shake Jason's hand and say hi! 😀 I'm taking Wifey-pooh, and we'll go see some shows in the evening/night.

Came across this, IJN Cruiser Tone under attack, July 1945

beautiful man! very nice!

Now this is cool. Models of the USS Lexington conversion, (1922)

This is cool, up-righting the USS Oklahoma in 1943

Out looking for some Zeke's.... 😃

I read the book when it first came out, many years ago. Was an excellent read. Was planning to watch this series as well.

caught this on the 'Net. Kinda puts things in perspective. What a beast!

thought this was cool. USS Wolverine. She was originally a side wheel steamer before being converted to a Great Lakes training carrier.

Essex...

Feb 23rd, 1952: What I thought was a routine mission, "showing the flag", and helping to enforce a no fly zone along the North bank of the Yalu River.... I was jumped by 4 Imperialist bandits!!! Keeping my wits, I managed to flame 2 of those decadent Western b@st@rds before taking extreme hits. Unfortunately, out of ammo and nearly out of fuel, I had no choice but to RTB. I managed to get my crate back home, though heavily damaged. For my actions, I was later awarded: "Hero of Socialist Labor, 2nd Class" (for the return of the people's fighter, and its eventual repair and reuse)

got 'em all roped in... 😁

I visited there, a few years ago. awesome collection.

Practicing my A2A refueling in a little bit. Have been getting a little rusty.

Hilarious...

too say the least! 😃

Yesterday afternoon, I managed to bag 3x MiG-19's with my A-4E. My first mission was a bombing run, and I destroyed 2x T-54's, and 1x Gaz-66. On my way out, I was damaged by a MiG-19. Managed to get my crippled Scooter into a friendly airbase. Naturally, I repaired and went back up with an A2A package. Got the original perp, then went towards his airbase and flamed 2 of his girlfriends. Love getting those b@st@rd's! 🙂