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Author, artist, historian and general nuisance. B. A. English. I like history, naval, space and aviation stuff and don’t get me started on literature. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼🇨🇦🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 8647.
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Shadows and highlights of contrails at sunset. I thought it was cool.

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#OTD in 1943, Rep. Andrew May bragged to reporters that the Japanese were setting depth charges too shallow because they didn't know how deep U.S. subs could dive. VADM Charles Lockwood said the revelation caused the Japanese to adjust, costing the Navy 10 subs and 800 sailors.

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On this day in 1814 the USS Independence, the first ship of the line of the US Navy is launched at the Charleston Navy Yard, Massachusetts. Authorized as a 74 gun ship, she carries 90. She joins USS Constitution in defending Boston harbor against the British blockade.

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The A4D-2 Skyhawk on display at the U.S. Naval Academy. usni.org/magazines/n...

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In the midst of the word he was trying to say, In the midst of his laughter and glee, He had softly and suddenly vanished away— For the sub WAS a boomer, you see.

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I DID NOT ASK FOR UPSIES.

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#OTD in 1944, "The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" began during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. U.S. pilots and A.A. gunners destroyed 600+ enemy aircraft. Flying a Grumman F6F Hellcat, Navy ace Lt. Alex Vraciu shot down 6 dive bombers in 8 minutes.

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Trump can pack his Iran bullshit up his ass where it belongs. This is not our war.

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@jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social A very happy Birthday ☀️😊

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Now you get the hell outta here!

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“The Navy never goes; it always proceeds.” - Patrick O’Brian

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At work, it’s just another day in the hood.

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Have some #cloudscapes

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@atomiclov.bsky.social Gimme a shout if you get bored yo. 😄

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