|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 18, 2008 22:36:05 GMT 8
I was going over my documentary films on the Philippines and here is one that involved two flags on Corregidor: Most of us know that the lowering of the US flag on the Fall of Corregidor is no more than a propaganda by the Japanese as the original US flag was burned by CA troops and a piece of it was snipped by Colonel Bunker and he even sew it on one of his garments. So below is the famous Japanese photo of the lowering of the US flag at the Topside flagpole: What the Japanese failed to show the public is how they raised their own flag on the pole: For some reason it does not "wave" right. They bungled this one... ;D FWIW,
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 18, 2008 11:51:01 GMT 8
Ok, thanks and will let you know what I find.
As for the famous picture of the M4 Sherman barging thru a gate in Intramuros, some say its the Parian gate but to be honest, I have never investigated this myself. Thsi would also make a very interesting then and now photo subject.
Cheers,
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 15, 2008 13:29:53 GMT 8
Because of this, I will try to visit Intramuros this weekend. Can you tell me where specifically did you see the tube? (location). That would be interesting if indeed it was the 12-inch M1890 mortar tube from Geary.
Regards, Tony
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 14, 2008 11:08:44 GMT 8
Then and now: Sasa Airfield - photo taken on Sept 1944 Here is what it looks like now: Davao International Airport. Notice the layout of the old cross runway still exist but not used anymore. The main runway has been further extended. FWIW, Tony
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 14, 2008 9:53:42 GMT 8
Hi, Did you happen to take a photo of the "mortar" inside Fort Santiago. Also take note that there were also a few Spanish 8-inch muzzle loading guns that from a far, looks similar to the appearance of a 12-inch mortar tube. One can still be seen within the old walls of Fort San Antonio Abad (now the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas). Below is a photo reference of the gun: 8-inch Spanish muzzle loading guns being dismantled at Batteria Puerticillo, Corregidor Island c1900s. Let me know your thoughts on this. Cheers, Tony
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 14, 2008 9:14:18 GMT 8
Tom,
The remains of the entrance of the said tunnel can still be seen today. Its a little elevated at the back of the battery.
Cheers, Tony
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 13, 2008 18:36:31 GMT 8
Great pics and then and after shots. thanks for sharing
Tony
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 13, 2008 18:33:59 GMT 8
Hi Martyn / Paul Here are the structures in the area of detail: The concrete "keyhole" mount for the M1917 3-inch AA gun The underground conrete magazine a few meters away. Regards, Tony
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 13, 2008 17:59:55 GMT 8
When the Japanese had Corregidor they tried to get as much scrape metal off the island using American and Filipino prisoners as possible. They took all the rolling stock from the trolley system, all the rails from the island, the old ammo, etc. If it was metal, and they could get it onto a boat, it was shipped to Japan to make guns, bullets etc. (a large cannon barrel still rests on Bottomside not far from North Dock) A test........ Where was the cannon barrel from? The Japanese also took a Mortar from Corregidor............ Where did it come from on Corregidor? Where did they leave it? Where is it now? Tom, Here are my two centavos worth on your query: 12-inch barrel near the church - from Cheney (as it was said) and I second John on that. 8-inch barrel at North Dock - from Battery RJ-43 but originally it came from Bataan. There was another 8-inch gun at Saysaiin Pt. the reason why it was transferred to Corregidor was that the second concrete emplacement had some construction problems so it was shipped to Corregidor instead. Of the 12-inch mortars in Corregidor, two are missing from Battery Geary (Pit A) which were two (2) of the 1890 12-inch mortars are missing. One was being loaded to a wooden barge to be scrapped but the tremendous weight of the mortar was to much so it was said to have pierced thru the wooden hull and sank (the barge with it as well). The other mortar tube was found here: At the banks of the PASIG River in Manila!!! You can see the M1890 12-inch Mortar tube and a recoild cylinder of a 3-inch AA gun beside it. FWIW, Tony
|
|
|
Post by batteryboy on Aug 13, 2008 17:27:44 GMT 8
Happy holidays everyone. I was wondering if anyone has a list of, or knows of some sort of list of captured Japanese weapons from when the "Rock" was retaken by our troops. Rifles, machineguns, pistols, mortars etc., mostly small arms. If anyone has a "bringback", I would like to ask a few questions about it. Mainly looking for markings on the wepons themselves. Thank you for your help. Dan Hi Dan, Sorry if m reply is quite late but I saw your post as I was browsig thru the boards. I dont recall if there was a tabulated list of captured Japaese weapons specificically at the Corregidor but tabulation by researchers and historians have come up with the ff: Fixed and semi fixed weapons: On record the Japanese was said to have emplaced between 10-12 of their 120mm Mk 10 dual purpose naval guns that they used for defense. There were also a small number of 120mm guns of the older type (found on the old battleships) that were borght over when the ships upgraded their AA armament. Remains of some of these guns can be found on the now Japanese Peace Garden. Their markings may have been corroded or may have been covered by layers of green paint thru the years. As for the older 120mm type, one still remains on the hill at Battery Point. It was said that the Japanese also brought a few of their 305mm mortars in the island. There were a number of 12.7mm, 20mm and 25mm heavy MGs and AA guns. Some of the 20mm and 25mm were twin mounts. Small Arms, Etc. - Ofcourse, there were a number of captured small arms but again, I have not seen an official complete captured list. A lot of them were taken as "war trophies" so I doubt if they were ever declared properly. Typical small arms found would be the ff: - 7.7mm Arisaka Rifles - 6.5mm Meiji Rifles - 7.7mm Japanese Taisho MGs (similar to Hotchkiss design) - 7.7mm Lewis Types - 6.5mm Light MG (Type 96) - Standard Japanese Knee mortars There are items in the Corregidor Museum that show a few captured weapons but some of them are suspect if there were really recovered in the island or somewhere else. Regards, Battery Boy
|
|