Sorry bout the late relies but I was slammed all week. A big your welcome in response to all the thank you's.
I dont want to leave anyone out
Great trip for you and the family (give them a hi from me). Brings back lots of memories, i haven't been on a naval vessel since being stationed on one back in the day.
Thanks for your service brother.
Hey, I did even better I showed em your post:thumbup:
Thanks for sharing...nice pix. It's a shame there isn't a single Essex-class carrier preserved in it's original WWII configuration. CV-10 served with great distinction!!! Best to all who served with her.
Amen!
I worked there for 12 years. I personally took it on myself to repaint the machine shop and straighten it up. I had some cool displays showing the huge tooling that was used in that lathe. I place all of the cannons out there on the waterfront and helped with the big sub out front. I also helped to build the Viet Nam support base. Lot's of fond memories. I left to go full time as a maker in 2003. My wife still works in the Ship's Store as one of the managers. Give me a shout if you ever come back. I can hook you up with free passes.
Hey Bobby, thank you for all you've done, and stopping in. THe family enjoyed it. I mentioned your offer and they look forward to coming back-THey said we didnt really get to go into the gift shop
I also want tickets to see your shop
PM sent:thumbup:
Great pix! :thumbup: Thank you for posting them here.
I've not had the pleasure of touring any military ship, but now after seeing your pix, I think that I have to put this on the list.
Just lmk cause I think I can get some tickets^
Awesome pics....I've spent a lot of time on the Lexington in Corpus...shed a few tears with some old timers....seeing the sleeping areas affirms my dexision to go Army though
Thank you for your service:thumbup:
I also was taken back by the bunks-mostly how short they were
bout 4 1/2 ft
Thanks for sharing. Those naval ships are amazing. I toured the Missouri when it was docked in Tacoma back in the 60s and it defiantly left an impression. What kind of machinery would it take to turn, bore and rifle those 16" guns?
The same one the crew uses to make the MOAB
Wait.. Busse folder?! Lol no one mentioned it?
Like Rob says next-Its a feat of engineering. Like a mystical beast! Just like this ship
I served in the Marine Detachment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kittyhawk CV-63. Honestly, that was my favorite part of my service. Although the Kittyhawk was more modern in several ways, your photo essay of the Yorktown brought back a lot of great memories. Thanks for posting it.
THank you for your service. :thumbup:
I wish I had been forunate enough to go on one prior to enlisting. It was awesome and I dont think I would have thought it was a rubber duck
If I do recall he did a thread on it somewhere. Its a Busse blade he "modified" the tang of to basically build a folder around. Of course I could be remembering something else, so don't take my word for it. Thats not Busse's in-house folder design though.
Yes, this is true. Unfortunately
but it has a story so its still my favorite
I am gonna have to check this out the next time I am in that neck of the woods.
just lmk. You will love it. Charleston is blast, and I have a connection with a great price for rooms near by
Those are some awesome shots, T! Thanks for sharing your family trip :thumbup:
THank you
You did see your plane right:thumbup:
Thanks for sharing! Looks like a really neat place to visit thats for sure!
I would come and pick you up
Josh can ride in the back
I hope this thread encourages forum members to visit local attraction like this one or fit them into travel plans. If you share photos and words about it with us that's cool too.
Me too:thumbup:
I kinda got my clue from our secret pal in China. Here pics are always a joy
This looks like it was really awesome, thanks for sharing with us :thumbup:
You know you can ride up front with Lexi, and Pokey:thumbup:
Sorry Josh, cabs full at 4
