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06-28-2006, 07:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 21' Sovereign
Oakland
, California
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USS Hornet - 1969
The USS Hornet was saved from the scrapyard and recommissioned in 1998. The ship is currently operating as a living museum in Alameda, CA. This aircraft carrier has a fascinating history. Our local paper published an article on the USS Hornet last week which included this photo:
The hoisting options on the skid frame under the Airstream are very interesting. Also, rear entry... and what is that bezel above and to the left of the seal of the President of the United States? Is that a lock?
Pretty cool picture.
-Mark
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06-28-2006, 07:12 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
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A buddy of mine went to the National Air and Space museum a couple of weeks ago. This "trailer" (if it's actually the same one) is on static display there. He took a bunch of pictures that I got a look at. I've been bugging 'em make me a CD copy to share with everybody, but none to date. If it's the same one, it's about 35 or 40 feet long, no running gear and the interior is nothing like a camper at all. Lots of weird test equipment and so on. If I can ever copies I'll post 'em for everybody.
JIm
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06-28-2006, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
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The original Hornet, CV-8, was disabled and sunk in Oct 42. I know a plank-owner (original crew member) from Alameda's CV-12 Hornet. He was an aircraft engine mechanic. From commissioning in Nov 43 until returning to San Francisco near war's end, he never left the ship. Such were the demands of war.
He did the Alameda tour about 6-7 years ago. After standing in line for the guided tour it brought tears when told he had full liberty to tour the ship without escort.
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06-28-2006, 08:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canoe stream
The original Hornet, CV-8, was disabled and sunk in Oct 42. I know a plank-owner (original crew member) from Alameda's CV-12 Hornet. He was an aircraft engine mechanic. From commissioning in Nov 43 until returning to San Francisco near war's end, he never left the ship. Such were the demands of war.
He did the Alameda tour about 6-7 years ago. After standing in line for the guided tour it brought tears when told he had full liberty to tour the ship without escort.
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My father served on the Hornet in the early 50's. I have a very nice Cribbage board which was presented to him when he left the ship.
Jim
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06-29-2006, 11:45 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 21' Sovereign
Oakland
, California
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim & Susan
A buddy of mine went to the National Air and Space museum a couple of weeks ago. This "trailer" (if it's actually the same one) is on static display there. He took a bunch of pictures that I got a look at. I've been bugging 'em make me a CD copy to share with everybody, but none to date. If it's the same one, it's about 35 or 40 feet long, no running gear and the interior is nothing like a camper at all. Lots of weird test equipment and so on. If I can ever copies I'll post 'em for everybody.
JIm
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Hey Jim - When you get those pics, please post them here. I'd love to see them.
Thanks,
-Mark
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06-29-2006, 04:16 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Wilco, let me call him and see if can email me a few.
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06-29-2006, 05:27 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Hey, I think it is the same one. I twisted my buddy's arm and he sent me the goods. I've got several of these, so I'll go thru them and pick out the better ones.
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06-29-2006, 05:38 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Here's more. Hey, wait a minute, I need one of those A/C covers......
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06-29-2006, 05:40 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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And a couple more......
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06-29-2006, 05:43 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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One more. I wonder if we can figure out how long it is by counting the ribs?
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06-29-2006, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
, California
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Mark, I took this picture a while ago when we visited the USS Hornet in Alameda. Jeff
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06-29-2006, 07:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 21' Sovereign
Oakland
, California
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 82
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Hey - thanks guys. Those are some awesome pictures!
Jeff - how long ago did you visit the Hornet? We've wanted to take my father-in-law there for the tour for quite some time now. He was a P-38 pilot in the South Pacific during WWII. I'm embarassed to say that the Hornet is only a couple of miles away and we haven't gotten there yet. I'd love to see that Airstream MQF.
-Mark
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06-29-2006, 08:46 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
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Hornet history...
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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06-30-2006, 08:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
, California
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Mark, about a year and half ago we visited the carrier. A great half day of exploring with my son. Jeff
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