Okey dokey crewmates. Since this question was very hard, here's the answer.
The four types of seaplane recoveries are...
Able: After landing in the water, the aircraft was towed by motor whale boat into pick-up position.
Baker: The aircraft taxied under the crane, engine cut, and hoisted aboard.
Charlie: The ship executed a 90 degree turn across the wind line, creating a slick for touchdown and taxi to the sled which the aircraft engaged with a hook at the bottom of the main float. The aircraft was then maneuvered beneath the crane for hook-up and hoisting.
Dog: With this method the ship made no course change, regardless of wind or sea conditions. This required good piloting and seamanship to land and catch the sled.
Jim, since you got half of the question correct, it's your turn.
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Well if you insist.
This winner of the Navy Cross had a nickname of Ziggy. He was a naval aviator who won his fame with Task Unit 77.4.3.
Where is the ship that was named for him?
This winner of the Navy Cross had a nickname of Ziggy. He was a naval aviator who won his fame with Task Unit 77.4.3.
Where is the ship that was named for him?
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Well if you insist.
This winner of the Navy Cross had a nickname of Ziggy. He was a naval aviator who won his fame with Task Unit 77.4.3.
Where is the ship that was named for him?
Arghhhh.....
"USS Clifton Sprague (FFG-16), is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, the tenth ship of that class. She was named for Vice Admiral Clifton A. F. Sprague (1896–1955), hero of the Samar action of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where he received the Navy Cross.
The unclassified citation was in the wardroom until shortly before decommissioning. Ordered from Bath Iron Works on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY76 program, Clifton Sprague was laid down 30 July 1979, launched 16 February 1980, and commissioned 21 March 1981. Decommissioned 2 June 1995 at NAVSTA Mayport, Florida, she was transferred to Turkey on 27 August 1997 as that nation's TCG Gazantiep (F 490). She was stricken from the US Navy register on 4 September 1997.
Clifton Sprague (FFG-16) was the first ship of that name in the US Navy."
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Quoted TextWell if you insist.
This winner of the Navy Cross had a nickname of Ziggy. He was a naval aviator who won his fame with Task Unit 77.4.3.
Where is the ship that was named for him?
Arghhhh.....
"USS Clifton Sprague (FFG-16), is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, the tenth ship of that class. She was named for Vice Admiral Clifton A. F. Sprague (1896–1955), hero of the Samar action of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where he received the Navy Cross.
The unclassified citation was in the wardroom until shortly before decommissioning. Ordered from Bath Iron Works on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY76 program, Clifton Sprague was laid down 30 July 1979, launched 16 February 1980, and commissioned 21 March 1981. Decommissioned 2 June 1995 at NAVSTA Mayport, Florida, she was transferred to Turkey on 27 August 1997 as that nation's TCG Gazantiep (F 490). She was stricken from the US Navy register on 4 September 1997.
Clifton Sprague (FFG-16) was the first ship of that name in the US Navy."
I knew I should have left off the task unit info. Yes, the ship is now know as F490 TCG Gazantiep of the Turkish Navy. It looks like Gunny is up.
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Ok, mates...
"I made my debut in the U.S. Navy in 1912, used by naval aviators, and was adopted for submarines in 1931....In 1941 the Navy approved me for on-station use by senior officers, and soon after Pearl Harbor chiefs and officers were authorized useage ashore on liberty....who (or what?) am I?"
"I made my debut in the U.S. Navy in 1912, used by naval aviators, and was adopted for submarines in 1931....In 1941 the Navy approved me for on-station use by senior officers, and soon after Pearl Harbor chiefs and officers were authorized useage ashore on liberty....who (or what?) am I?"
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khakis~! (uniform)
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khakis~! (uniform)
Bravo-Zulu Mr. Martiney!
You're up, mate!
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Posted: Monday, March 24, 2008 - 12:13 PM UTC
Um, my turn... let me think (and look around) ok!
I was the last of my class and sunk within sight of my own shores.
Name the ship!
I was the last of my class and sunk within sight of my own shores.
Name the ship!
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Um, my turn... let me think (and look around) ok!
I was the last of my class and sunk within sight of my own shores.
Name the ship!
Not sure if there are more than one answer, but this is my choice.
IJN Shinano. Final ship in the Yamato Class sunk on her maiden voyage just off the coast of Japan by USS Archerfish.
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Quoted TextUm, my turn... let me think (and look around) ok!
I was the last of my class and sunk within sight of my own shores.
Name the ship!
Not sure if there are more than one answer, but this is my choice.
IJN Shinano. Final ship in the Yamato Class sunk on her maiden voyage just off the coast of Japan by USS Archerfish.
Not the one I was looking for, but correct nevertheless....
Forgot that although she had been converted to a carrier, she had been the last Yamato. I found a cool report of Shinano vs Archerfish http://diodon349.com/Stories/story%20about%20archerfish%20vs%20shinano.htm
you are up!
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Well, I have been waiting for the right time to spring the Mother of all Questions on you fellas. So without any fanfare at all, here she is.
And yes, I do have an answer!
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
I just had to ask.
And yes, I do have an answer!
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
I just had to ask.
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What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
The average cruising airspeed velocity of an unladen European Swallow is roughly 11 meters per second, or 24 miles an hour.
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Quoted TextWhat is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
The average cruising airspeed velocity of an unladen European Swallow is roughly 11 meters per second, or 24 miles an hour.
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I was wondering if there was a Monty Python fan out there some place.
Another possible answer would have been. "African or European swallow?"
Your up Kenny!!
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 09:27 AM UTC
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I was wondering if there was a Monty Python fan out there some place.
Another possible answer would have been. "African or European swallow?"
LOL good one..here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2R3FvS4xr4
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 09:42 AM UTC
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Quoted TextQuoted TextWhat is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
The average cruising airspeed velocity of an unladen European Swallow is roughly 11 meters per second, or 24 miles an hour.
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I was wondering if there was a Monty Python fan out there some place.
Another possible answer would have been. "African or European swallow?"
Your up Kenny!!
Google is a wonderful tool.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 11:25 AM UTC
I see we have several Python fans in our mist.
Sorry for the break from Naval trivia, but I had to do it.
Sorry for the break from Naval trivia, but I had to do it.
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Ok, here's my question.
Force Z, consisting of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse was originally scheduled to have a carrier with them. What was the carrier that was damaged and unable to go with the two doomed ships?
Force Z, consisting of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse was originally scheduled to have a carrier with them. What was the carrier that was damaged and unable to go with the two doomed ships?
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Ok, here's my question.
Force Z, consisting of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse was originally scheduled to have a carrier with them. What was the carrier that was damaged and unable to go with the two doomed ships?
Let's give it a try....
HMS Indomitable (92) damaged en-route
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 10:36 AM UTC
You are correct sir!
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Here ya go...
"What was the first U.S. submarine to be granted a letter of marque from the Confederate government?"
"What was the first U.S. submarine to be granted a letter of marque from the Confederate government?"
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Hey, nice picture/sketch you found on her.
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Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 12:06 PM UTC
Yes, I found her in the NavSource Photographic History Of The U.S. Navy web site
http://www.navsource.org/
her page was here...
http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08448.htm
its a great web site, lots of great pics, its where I got my Samuel Adams pic/info
http://www.navsource.org/
her page was here...
http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08448.htm
its a great web site, lots of great pics, its where I got my Samuel Adams pic/info
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Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 08:27 PM UTC
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Very Good, mate!
Ok, Mr. Martiney...yer up!
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Alrighty! Ok, here we go...
"I am wider than the Yamato, longer than the Yorktown and was the target of more naval ordnace than the Battle of Midway. Alas, it was politics that sunk me, not the bombs...... "
"I am wider than the Yamato, longer than the Yorktown and was the target of more naval ordnace than the Battle of Midway. Alas, it was politics that sunk me, not the bombs...... "
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