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Monday, December 30, 2013

USS Iowa Guns & Ammo

The U.S.S. Iowa, open to the public near Los Angeles, has very impressive guns.
And the ammunition is also very large.
They also have cruise missiles (empty tubes now, I'm sure).
And finally, here's another view of the guns.

18 comments:

  1. The first and third images are AMAZING. Happy New Year to you and your family, Al. Greetings, Jo (Tanzania)

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  2. An incredible ship! Terrific captures, Al, as always and I love those blue skies! Have a very Happy and Wonderful New Year!! Give Socks a Happy New Year pat for me!

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  3. Oh yes, very impressive indeed! Love the perspectives on your first and last photos.

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  4. Beautiful photos of an amazing ship. Too bad this technology was outdated by air power in the early 20th Century.

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  5. Always amazed how these large ships float! Happy New Year Al.

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  6. Great naval shots ~ well done ~ Happy and Healthy New Year to you ~ carol

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  7. The enormous size of those ships is impressive! Nice selection of images.

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  8. Looking at those guns head-on makes them even more impressive. Happy New Year to you.

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  9. Happy New Year. Thank you for all the wonderful photos you've shared in 2013.

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  10. It all looks pretty impressive!

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  11. Great stuff. Size of the ammunition is terrifying.

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  12. The first picture is like a 3D! Amazing Al! Wish you a very happy new 2014! Hugs your way :)

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  13. What a huge ship! Have a wonderful new year.

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  14. Such huge guns!I liked all the pics..

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  15. Hello Al, Those are GREAT shots!!! Wow! I remember the day I was able to visit aboard the Nimitz. This reminded me of that day.

    These pictures fill my eyes, dear Friend.

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  16. Impressive and awe-inspiring! We sometimes forget just how important our navies are for a country's defences.
    Happy New Year!

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  17. Fantastic photos! That is one mean looking ship.

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  18. «Louis» saw the Iowa just as she was about to be towed to LA from Richmond Harbor.

    Those 16" guns could hit targets 20+ miles away.

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