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At random: A church in Kyoto, Japan calls its congregation to worship with a bell from a submarine. The bell, from the submarine USS RAY was purchased for the church, and was transported to Yokosuka, Japan by another submarine, the USS RONQUIL.

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Doc Gardner

Posted 2009-08-18 7:09 AM (#29789)

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Subject: Met some Tuskegee Airmen last night - NSR

I piped at a "Tribute to WWII Veterans" last night and will do a repeat tonight at a different location. Met a lot of really interesting guys, especially some Tuskegee Airmen. I had heard about these guys but had never met any of them. What a group; outstanding individuals and loads of fun to be around. Now I've got some history to study.

Ralph Luther

Posted 2009-08-18 8:12 AM (#29790 - in reply to #29789)

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Location: Summerville, SC

Subject: RE: Met some Tuskegee Airmen last night - NSR

Their airbase wasn't far from here. They trained and were based out of Walterboro, SC for a larger part of WWII. They also had a Reunion a few years ago during one of our Sennet Reunions in the same hotel. We also had a Reunion in the same hotel with the Flying Tigers. Both were/are great people.

Ric

Posted 2009-08-18 8:38 AM (#29792 - in reply to #29790)

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Subject: RE: Met some Tuskegee Airmen last night - NSR

I took a jewelery making class from a woman who's dad was one of the original Flying Tigers. Unfortunately he had already passed away or I would have tried to meet him. All remarkable people.

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