The first thing I thought was – What’s the pull weight on those triggers? – then I thought a flinch wouldn’t matter now – would it? – LOL! – When the “trigger system” was combined with radar that could accurately tell you where the shells were splashing down as well as give you accurate targetContinue reading “Now That Is Quite a Trigger Pull : The Firing Mechanism for the 16in Guns”
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Sidearms of the U.S.A.F.
Nice bit of research done here – and he keeps it interesting throughout the video. When you think of sidearms you think Army / Marines and to a lesser extent the Navy – but the Air Force had quite a bit of variety in sidearms through the years. What I found interesting was just howContinue reading “Sidearms of the U.S.A.F.”
Now That’s A Shaft!
There are Shafts . . . And then there are SHAFTS – Just Wow! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
” THE PENTOMIC ARMY LONG RANGE FIREPOWER ” 1957 U.S. ARMY TACTICAL NUCLEAR WARFARE
There were ( and are ) plans in place for “tactical” use – the problem is avoiding escalation – THAT gets real ugly real quick . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
TNT : HANDLE WITH CARE : WWII MUNITIONS DOCUMENTARY
Be Careful out there folks – Enjoy! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Missile Power in The Navy
Three quick videos which gives you an idea of the new and exciting age of the missile in “The Navy” – Enjoy! Have Fun! – Run the Gun – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
U.S.S. Little Rock Talos Missile House
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!!
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”
USS Little Rock
Pretty good home video – gives you an idea of the missile conversion done on the WWII era Cleveland Class light cruisers . . . The U.S.S. Little Rock was one of only six of these that were kept after WWII – she went on to serve for right at 30 years – the NavyContinue reading “USS Little Rock”
Ain’t Nothing But a Hound Dog . . .
Sing it Elvis! . . . Quick Draw McGraw? – You’ve lost me Bruce . . . Here’s “The Quickest Draw In The West” . . . And a live fire mission profile flight . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Guns, Fun, Food and More 