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mitch96

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6. My old man was a machinist mate on a heavy cruiser in WW2..Normandy, Cherbourg and other fights in the med.

Mon Feb 12, 2024, 11:13 PM

Feb 2024

He loved the Navy and loved the life.. He lucked out with no injuries or PTSD...
Me? I really liked the aircraft of the day. I have flown in a basic biplane ww2 trainer and would love to fly in a C-47/DC-3. A B-17 would be a real treat.
I was at a air museum and stood next to one...I just amazed me how these "kids" did what they did in those things.. Just amazing... Hats off to them all.
It's hard to believe 55,500 of those "kids" died trying to complete their missions.
44% loss rate for US bomber command.
War really sucks and we never learn... Insanity...
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Masters of the Air on Apple+ is wonderful [View all] Beaverhausen Feb 2024 OP

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Tweech his own. I was not impressed. Yes the CG is neat but the story has been told so many times that mitch96 Feb 2024 #3

I think I really wanted to watch it because my 98 year old Dad just passed away last week Beaverhausen Feb 2024 #5

My old man was a machinist mate on a heavy cruiser in WW2..Normandy, Cherbourg and other fights in the med. mitch96 Feb 2024 #6

Gave Uncle Ken nightmares again jrandom421 Feb 2024 #4

Excellent Auggie Mar 2024 #7