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26th July 2014, 04:10 PM
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DECLASSIFIED PHOTO's "B-29 "Enola Gay"
This is an unbelievable set of photos - the REAL thing - pix from Tinian Island as the B-29 "Enola Gay" was being loaded. Today it takes about 100 times the number of people and TONS of paperwork to accomplish the same end.
Notice the "Top Secret" stamp on some of the photos. In the last few pix notice the CRUDE sheet metal work on the casing and fins of "Little Boy" - the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima.......
Gives a little look into the other side of the engineering on the first atomic bombs, the mechanical and logistical work that it took to handle, store, transport, and load them.
http://www.alternatewars.com/Bomb_Lo...Bomb_Guide.htm
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26th July 2014 04:10 PM
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26th July 2014, 04:19 PM
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Patrol God
wow so small for the amount of damage achieved,
Part of our history which I hope is never repeated
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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26th July 2014, 04:25 PM
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26th July 2014, 04:55 PM
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Hardcore
Awesome, thanks for posting !
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26th July 2014, 05:07 PM
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BIG & BALD
Fascinating pics. Thanks.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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26th July 2014, 07:13 PM
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Legendary
Wish I had a chance to sign it......
1999 GU 4500 dual fuel
Il dado è tratto
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26th July 2014, 08:49 PM
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Expert
It looks like they had a bit of trouble getting it in there judging by the scrapes and marks on the fins and casing. I wonder what the aircrew was thinking about how fast the plane would go when they dropped and turned to get out of dodge! No-one knew how fast the explosion would go and if the aircraft would be enveloped by the blast.
I hope it scared them enough to not want a repeat...
GQ Wagon 4.2 carb 4inch lift of the road resting
GU Rd28 Wagon 2 inch lift on the road now daily driver
D22 Navara ZD30- in rehab pending being moved on.
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26th July 2014, 10:41 PM
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Legendary
Originally Posted by
90mav
It looks like they had a bit of trouble getting it in there judging by the scrapes and marks on the fins and casing. I wonder what the aircrew was thinking about how fast the plane would go when they dropped and turned to get out of dodge! No-one knew how fast the explosion would go and if the aircraft would be enveloped by the blast.
I hope it scared them enough to not want a repeat...
Don't have to deliver those payloads from old bombers anymore....
1999 GU 4500 dual fuel
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27th July 2014, 01:02 PM
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Expert
2012 GU Patrol Simpson Edition. Auto. UHF, Bull Bar, 2" lift with Koni shocks, dobinson coils. 3" stainless Steel Exhaust.
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27th July 2014, 01:56 PM
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Advanced
It's amazing how fast man adapts, creates and advances with technologies.
The atomic bomb was one of mans most marvellous and increadable achievements, to split an atom.
It's also heart breaking to know how destructive man can be.
Why don't the great leaders of man stop hiding behind thousands / millions of men women and children and go toe to toe when they disagree or feel the need to invade another land or ideals and beliefs.
Thanks for the Photos, information like this needs to be preserved
Gavin
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