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U-505 Type-IX-C
Babva
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 04:33 AM UTC
For those that have not have seen this exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago IL. When I was in Chicago last May the exhibit was shut down so that they could move the submarine to a new indoor site. They hope to better preserve the sub in a climate controlled site. The link that I provide has time lapsed videos of the 5 day move.

The Museum of Science and Industry was a great place to spend time... when I was growing up. When I go back this May the exhibit should be open.. and planning on getting a lot of pictures.

http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/U505/moving_videos.html

While at this site ... take time to explore all of the features they have. The virtual tours are also great, along with the moving videos.

Jim

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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 04:59 AM UTC
Great picture reference Babva! And good timing , thanks for the link!

Cheers,

Garry
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 05:05 AM UTC
Hi Babva!!

I am looking forward to the re-openning of teh U-505 exhibit!
Maybe I can convince the Mrs to a tryp to the Windy City!!

Thanks for posting Mate!!

Skipper
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 11:54 AM UTC

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Maybe I can convince the Mrs to a trip to the Windy City!!


LOL... you have to stop in the Newark City on the way..... :-) :-) :-)
I could entertain you for hours with stories of me in Chicago, awaiting court martial at Great Lakes....... :-) :-) :-) :-) rolling on floor.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 01:12 PM UTC
Anybody coming? Look me up I'm looking forward to the exhibit opening as well.

Sean
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