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[timjake]

May 29, 1945

No GQ last night although one raid was reported at 0015. Although Yolo knew little about the incident until later, it was during this raid the Shubrick (DD 639) was blasted by a Betty that hit a gun director, but its bomb blew a thirty foot hole in the main deck and tore out a portion of the side of the ship. This hit was 50 miles from Yolo’s anchorage. Slept off and on but I was up this morning and worked on reports. About 15 aircraft were plotted during the day. The ship went to GQ early in the evening but secured after a short time even though air attacks were anticipated during the night. Shortly after dark a cold front moved through. By 2100 the wind ceased, the rain stopped and a full moon rose. Several hours later clouds came in and everything closed down again. LSTs loaded with gear and troops come in almost daily. Today, 18 LSTs, which arrived initially on April 1, returned from Leyte to anchor off the beaches; they have steamed back with a second load. We remain “anchored as before”.

USS Shubrick DD-639

Shubrick completed one radar picket patrol in mid-May, but, on her way to her second, she was attacked at 00:10, 29 May 1945, by two kamikaze aircraft, one of which crashed into the ship. The bomb carried by the plane blew a 30-foot (10 m) hole in the starboard side, and further damage was done when one of the ship's depth charges exploded. At first the situation looked grim. Van Valkenburg (DD-656) came alongside at 01:13 and removed classified material and all wounded and unnecessary personnel. However, the crew finally controlled the flooding, and Shubrick was towed to Kerama Retto by ATR-9. The ship lost 35 men killed and missing, and 25 wounded in the attack.

Another angle:
http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/0563905.jpg

 

[timn8er]

Contrary to internet rumors, I am not Spiderman.

Just pretend this is hwitty.

You may not be Spiderman, but...


I'M BATMAN!!!

 

[kwselke]

USS Shubrick DD-639

Shubrick completed one radar picket patrol in mid-May, but, on her way to her second, she was attacked at 00:10, 29 May 1945, by two kamikaze aircraft, one of which crashed into the ship. The bomb carried by the plane blew a 30-foot (10 m) hole in the starboard side, and further damage was done when one of the ship's depth charges exploded. At first the situation looked grim. Van Valkenburg (DD-656) came alongside at 01:13 and removed classified material and all wounded and unnecessary personnel. However, the crew finally controlled the flooding, and Shubrick was towed to Kerama Retto by ATR-9. The ship lost 35 men killed and missing, and 25 wounded in the attack.

Another angle:
http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/0563905.jpg

It appears to me that 639 is painted lightly on the bow and in high contrast on the stern of the Shubrick. If my eyes are correct... The cunning... I love it!

My dad loves 5" 38 caliber naval guns that fired VT (Victor Tare) proximity fused shells. He kept the secret of the fuse secret until Homer told him it was not secret anymore.

 

[BigCityChief]

Cooled all the way down to a frigid 88°F here! [emoji28]


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[kwselke]

Cooled all the way down to a frigid 88°F here! [emoji28]


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Enjoy the cool weather while you can.

21,000 Likes! Very generous!

 

[snubbyfan]

And I'm just a gimpy Injun.

 

[timn8er]

Big K, you mentioned a shortage of bunny rabbits in N. Korea earlier; if they're running low, I can send this guy. He seems to have a pleasant attitude, & who knows? If he should happen to get near The Big Punk, he might just do the world some good by careful application of those teeth to the aforementioned despot's throat...

 

[soFlaNative]

Time to warm up the Weber. Brined lean pork tenderloin, herb crusted with layered bacon with a touch of applewood smoke.
Household has been relatively unconscious today.
The drone of the Indy cars on the tube put us all in La La Land.

Hope you all had a good one today and a better one tomorrow.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Wifey is thrilled about the new dryer. She didn't realize till this morning that I got the EXTRA High Capacity model.... So I just cut the box up.

Used to be that those appliance boxes were coveted by the local kids. They would take off the ends, lay it on the side, and use it like a giant hamster-wheel, rolling across the lawns all day, like a cardboard tank.

 

[walkinghorse]

And I'm just a gimpy Injun.

Wasn't it a tracking trick to change one's gait to throw off those pursuing ?

Believe it was Famous Shoes who told the rangers that?

 

[walkinghorse]

Used to be that those appliance boxes were coveted by the local kids. They would take off the ends, lay it on the side, and use it like a giant squirrel-cage, rolling across the lawns all day, like a cardboard tank.

Back in the early 50 's we lived on Signal Hill in Rapid City, South Dakota. It overlooks Rapid and my guess it is 500' above the town below. I walked to school and the school was below. I used to ride a big piece of cardboard down the grass covered slope to school and during the summer. Long walk back up but what fun going down. Good thing back then jeans were tough and stiff! Like wearing armor!

 

[RSBH44]

Contrary to internet rumors, I am not Spiderman.

Just pretend this is hwitty.

Mephistopheles is not your name, but I know what you're up to just the same.

 

[RSBH44]

Chuck, if you think that Robert Plant is a musical genius then the lyrics to this Entire album are down right existential
[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ngX5jJVrx8U[/ame]

 

[kwselke]

Beer Time!

Again today, I'm having a cold glass of America! Tastes like Budweiser, but with a more patriotic flavor. Remember to be safe.

Cheers!

 

[snubbyfan]

Wasn't it a tracking trick to change one's gait to throw off those pursuing ?

Believe it was Famous Shoes who told the rangers that?

I guess in certain circumstances depending on the terrain.
Generally you don't really get enough to really see the persons gait.
Sometimes just a smudge in the dirt, leaves disturbed a little or some squashed grass.
If someones trying to get away and they're leaving enough of a trail to show a change in their gait, I'd think that was intentional.
Ain't foolin' this Injun.
I'm not a professional tracker or anything but I've spent lotsa time on wooded trails.
It's just fun to try and figure out how many people have been on the same trail, how recently, stuff like that.
I've never come across tracks clear enough to judge a persons gait.

 

[timjake]

USS Peterson DD-969

Laid down: 29 April 1974
Launched: 21 June 1975
Acquired: 13 June 1977
Commissioned: 9 July 1977
Decommissioned: 4 October 2002
In service: 1977
Out of service: 2002
Struck: 6 November 2002
Motto: Proud Tradition
Nickname(s): Proud Pete
Fate: Sunk in support of fleet training exercise 16 February 2004

"USS PETERSON is named in honor of the late Lieutenant Commander Carl Jerrold Peterson, the son of Captain and Mrs. Carl A. Peterson, USN, Ret., of Texedo Park, New York, born on October 31, 1936. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned an Ensign in June 1958. He then served successive tours at sea in USS McCAFFERY (DD 860) and USS ARNEB (AKA 56). In June 1962, Lieutenant Commander Peterson was assigned to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and in 1964 to the staff of Commander Middle East Force. From 1966 to 1968 he served with distinction as Operations Officer in USS OGDEN (LPD 5) and participated in eight major amphibious assaults against enemy forces in Vietnam.

Lieutenant Commander Peterson was credited with developing the command and control techniques for debarking troops simultaneously by air and sea amphibious transports successfully employed in these assaults. In December 1968, Carl Peterson volunteerd for duties in Vietnam and subsequently commanded Patrol River Boat Squadron 57 operating in the waterways of the Mekong Delta. Lieutenant Commander Peterson was singularly responsible for the success of many joint quick reaction operations designed to draw out and destroy enemy forces. On April 2, 1969, while embarked in an assault support boat transiting the Vam Co Dong River to his command center in USS HARNETT COUNTY (LST 821), Lieutenant Commander Peterson was mortally wounded when an enemy rocket detonated against his vessel."

 

[walkinghorse]

Spitfires that Flew In Combat

Pictures of Spitfires that flew in combat, were restored and remain flying!
Photographer John Dibbs captures pin-sharp images of the final 55 airworthy Spitfires | Daily Mail Online

 

[kwselke]

I want to think the best of my cousin that passed away last week. He and I were good friends for many years. Here are some pictures from around Y2K.

Me alone. Next picture... John who has passed in the center with the gray mustache. Next picture.. John on the left, a good friend of mine with the Browning, and John's son on the right. The other dude in the second picture is another cousin, he's cool too.

I learned a lot from the guy with the gray mustache. The pictures are from a dove hunt I put together for him and his son. Mercedes, Texas is where those pictures were taken.

 

[SW MP15]

Tomorrow

Both of my parents are buried in a local Veterans Cemetery. And we're going tomorrow to put flowers on their graves. It'll be tough day for me, especially seeing all the American Flags that the local VFW puts on all the graves every year.

I don't talk about it much, but my Dad was shot in the Korean War on the battlefield, In his left shoulder. And received a Purple Heart. When he Came back, he had to fight to be considered 90% disabled. For years, he was only considered 20% disabled and it was a shame because it was a battle Feild injury! And drew only about $65 a month pension back then. Momma in the 1980's had to get a Tennessee State Senator involved to finally get his 90% pension. But he worked everyday of his life. Even though he couldn't raise his left arm above mid chest. And supported us 4 kids. But the rest of the story. He had also joined the Army during WWII, but it soon ended and he never left the states. And then turned straight around and volunteered when the Korean War broke out. His family thought he was nuts. But he was determined to help his country.

So it's going to be tough on me tomorrow and that's the reason I have SO much respect for our Service Men and Women that are currently serving and that have served and that have given their lives for me, to have the Freedom I take for granted!

It brings a tear to my eyes, every time I think how much this country does for illegal immigrants and that we still have Veterans that are homeless and needing medical assistance and still only draw tiny pensions that our country won't address!

God Bless America!

 

[chud333]

I saw a bunny rabbit this morning while walking. It was in the vacant lot directly across the street from the South Korean Consular's residence. I now realize that the vacant lot is due north of the residence. I wonder... could this be a North Korean bunny horde planning an attack? In North Korea one bunny is a horde, most of them have been eaten.

Edit to add:
7 of the 8 Gentlemen pictured "no longer dine here".
Or anywhere.......


Chuck