Gives you an idea of the missile handling / storage on the converted cruisers – there are 3 parts – Enjoy!! And this video gives you a look at all the machinations to the missile happening . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
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A Look at the 6″ Guns / U.S.S. Little Rock
What’s 6 x 47 ?? – what’s the 47 mean ?? The barrel length is measured by the number of diameters of the shell – 6″ x47 – the Barrels are about 23 1/2 feet long . . . The Iowa class main guns are 16×50 – 16″ x 50 – 800″ equals about 66Continue reading “A Look at the 6″ Guns / U.S.S. Little Rock”
Using the Grayline – SWL “Stuff”
Bruce – why can’t I hear XXXX on X.XXX at X P.M. – but I can hear it like a local station at X A.M.?? Remember what I said about Short Wave Listening being like real estate? Real estate is but 3 things when you get to the basics – location – location – location.Continue reading “Using the Grayline – SWL “Stuff””
Another look at 1962 for YOUR Wednesday
Enjoy! And this from Recollection Road . . . And Chevrolet made my favorite Corvair roof line in 1962 . . . Don’t laugh – I certainly can have my favorite Corvair roof line – after all – I have my favorite burner on the stove! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and rememberContinue reading “Another look at 1962 for YOUR Wednesday”
Industry On Parade – From Bausch & Lomb Lens Production to Day Care in Tulsa
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
A Little Something from Mr. Carlson’s Lab – Hmmmm . . .
Just putting this up here for something for you to ponder upon this week . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Industry On Parade – From Streptomycin to Crankshaft Recycling to Singer Sewing Machines
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
4 1/2 Hours of Ghost Stories – Getting Ready For Halloween
Let’s get the party started! ( yea I know it’s early . . . ) Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!
Industry On Parade – From Air Freight to Lionel Trains to Artistry in Glass
Most people would be amazed if they knew how much freight is moved by air in this day and age – even first class mail over a certain difference is moved by air . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
1940’s Pan Am Promo Film – “Overnight To Hawaii”
What a way to travel – and the “Clippers” step right into war time service . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!