Reply #546 on: May 23, 2019, 07:04:17 AM
Here's a question on pics.
Years ago, my father in law had served on the Essex during World War II and had a Cruise Book with fantastic pictures of the ship's activity in World War II.
In the middle of the book was a two page spread of a photo. Taken by a back seater (in an Avenger?) of a low altitude fly over of a Japanese ship. It was a battleship and from the uniquely shaped funnel, it appeared to be Yamato class.
Only saw it once as Charlie was very protective of the book. After he passed, it went to a family member who is also keeping it under wraps.
It was a very detailed shot of the overflown ship, and I've never seen this picture reproduced anywhere else.
"These things must be done delicately-- or you hurt the spell." - The Wicked Witch of the West.
"We've got the torpedo damage temporarily shored up, the fires out and soon will have the ship back on an even keel. But I would suggest, sir, that if you have to take any more torpedoes, you take 'em on the starboard side." Pops Healy, DCA USS Lexington.