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Post by fortman on Jul 15, 2012 19:54:27 GMT 8
Hi Exo,
A real treat indeed. Many thanks.
fortman.
ps: Any more from this source?
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Post by fortman on Jul 5, 2012 22:50:59 GMT 8
While trawling the Net I came across the USS Cleveland CL-55 Reunion Association website. There are interesting photos of Caballo taken by the cruiser's scouting aircraft during and just after the bombardment of the Island. One of the photos clearly shows a shattered Battery Fuger, Battery Woodruff and a tunnel entrance, presumably to Craighill. There are also photos of the bombardment of Corregidor, but nothing unusual here.
fortman
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Post by fortman on Jul 4, 2012 22:41:07 GMT 8
That ventilator in the middle circle looks like the one shown in Fots' photos of Hearn. Could this be the rear of Smith or Hearn?
fortman
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Post by fortman on Jul 3, 2012 23:15:46 GMT 8
Hi Fots and Armyjunk,
Thanks for the fascinating information. I agree with Okla, it is amazing what new structures and info are being unearthed by you gents. Expanding on Army's input on the steel rings in the walls of the emplacements they were probably to tie supporting ropes for demountable derricks which would be required to lift barrels etc.
fortman
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Post by fortman on Jun 22, 2012 0:47:13 GMT 8
Many thanks for the superb photos.
fortman
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Post by fortman on May 13, 2012 16:20:37 GMT 8
This find is definitely legit. One can download from a British newspaper website numerous photos taken of the aircraft by members of an oil exploration party. The pilot was a Sgt Dennis Coppings of the RAF. His parachute, which he apparently used as a makeshift tent, was found next to the aircraft. The serial number plates of the airframe and engine are still as clear as 70 years ago. Yes, I also feel for Sgt Coppings.
fortman
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Post by fortman on May 3, 2012 0:05:24 GMT 8
Fots,
You've done it again. Many thanks.
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Post by fortman on Apr 21, 2012 13:55:40 GMT 8
Hi,
I have nothing to contribute here but I find the second of Fots' two photos interesting: The GIs are taking great care to use the tank as cover as they approach the target while two members of the tank crew are sitting un-helmeted high up on the turret, totally exposed to enemy fire. Now that is bravado!
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Post by fortman on Mar 26, 2012 22:59:25 GMT 8
Hi BB,
Thanks for the very interesting photo. I hope that there will be more of this.
fortman
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Post by fortman on Mar 1, 2012 22:49:27 GMT 8
Batteryboy,
You are a master modeller! Very impressive indeed. How about turning your talents to a disappearing gun?
Regards,
Fortman
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