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Wanze
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2004 - 05:14 PM UTC
Hey Frtiz,
I hope you don't mind me posting this picture of you on the .50. I just want to show the guys what they missed last Saturday.
I hope you don't mind me posting this picture of you on the .50. I just want to show the guys what they missed last Saturday.
GIBeregovoy
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2004 - 09:47 PM UTC
LOL! You know what this means? This means endless Photoshop possibilities! MWUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA! 
Looks like you guys had good fun there.
I had "fun" as well - waiting to be called for recitation in class. #:-)
Fritz: You hold off the Japanese while me and my crew will handle the ground forces with the following:
Hehehehe
Looks like you guys had good fun there.
I had "fun" as well - waiting to be called for recitation in class. #:-)Fritz: You hold off the Japanese while me and my crew will handle the ground forces with the following:
Hehehehe
shonen_red
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 02:06 AM UTC
Nice looking scratchbuilt cannon GI! #:-) 
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 05:00 AM UTC
hmmm GI san yan sa corregidor ba yan?? #:-)
lonewolf
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 08:14 PM UTC
Uy GI! Is taht by any chance, the 12" calibre mortars at Battery Way? (o Wayne? Kalimutan ko na...*Finding brochure...)
Been there last Jan 25... When we had our educational Phil History trip....
Dun lng ako sa museum naaliw..Ang daming artifacts!
Sarap iuwi nung army trench knife...
I was wondering kung nasaan yung "Eternal Flame of Freedom"...I was visualizing a giant torch that burned night and day..Hnde pla..Prang sculpture pla yun...(Prang mga rattan na inasemble na mukhang apoy...)
Meron din mga pics, kso puro mga kaklase ko....>_<
Been there last Jan 25... When we had our educational Phil History trip....
Dun lng ako sa museum naaliw..Ang daming artifacts!
Sarap iuwi nung army trench knife...
I was wondering kung nasaan yung "Eternal Flame of Freedom"...I was visualizing a giant torch that burned night and day..Hnde pla..Prang sculpture pla yun...(Prang mga rattan na inasemble na mukhang apoy...)
Meron din mga pics, kso puro mga kaklase ko....>_<
shonen_red
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 11:13 PM UTC
Shonen Red on duty on the same day
On my back (brown uniforms) are our trainors and the ones in white are from another school competing with us. I think they're from AIMS
On my back (brown uniforms) are our trainors and the ones in white are from another school competing with us. I think they're from AIMS
buck
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 03:51 AM UTC
Fritz,
Kaya ka pala bumili ng ammo box ha? Hahaha!
Of course, you guys know that after you mangle the photos up using Photoshop, its caption time again. Hehehe!
Kaya ka pala bumili ng ammo box ha? Hahaha!
Of course, you guys know that after you mangle the photos up using Photoshop, its caption time again. Hehehe!
El-Jefe
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 08:11 AM UTC
These are some of the things you will miss if you dont join IPMS Phils BAC. We will hold some historical talks and announce plans for group field trips in the succeeding meetings
Knocked out Sherman Tank at Fort Hughes, Caballo Island-- (and this aint no Photoshop trick)
El Jefe
Knocked out Sherman Tank at Fort Hughes, Caballo Island-- (and this aint no Photoshop trick)
El Jefe
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 11:27 AM UTC
Bossman,
How did a Sherman get there?
How did a Sherman get there?
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 07:58 PM UTC
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Bossman,
How did a Sherman get there?
It swam. #:-)
LW: Yep. That's Battery Way alright. My crew and I were supposed to pose "action style" but we didn't want to risk looking stupid childish Shire-folk with all the tourists around (especially one very pretty young girl). The biggie is Hearn (Herne?). This was way back in 2000 or 2001, Dekabr.
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 03:00 AM UTC
Bull,
The Sherman hit a Japanese (ceramic) land mine and blew its track. From there Japanese artillery and small arms fire engulfed the tank. I am stil trying to dig in my files whatever happened to the crew. This happened during the initial re-taking attempt wherein the US forces landed on the south shore but underestimated the Japanese defenses. They were repulsed and then had to ask for more air support ( I have the documentary film and photos of the event). Then the next landings were done on the eastern side and from there the US forces slowly but surely advanced and flushed out the remaining Japanese troops.
The tank is just one of the nice finds. You should see what we found inside the Mortar pits of Battery Craighill.
More photos to follow...
The Sherman hit a Japanese (ceramic) land mine and blew its track. From there Japanese artillery and small arms fire engulfed the tank. I am stil trying to dig in my files whatever happened to the crew. This happened during the initial re-taking attempt wherein the US forces landed on the south shore but underestimated the Japanese defenses. They were repulsed and then had to ask for more air support ( I have the documentary film and photos of the event). Then the next landings were done on the eastern side and from there the US forces slowly but surely advanced and flushed out the remaining Japanese troops.
The tank is just one of the nice finds. You should see what we found inside the Mortar pits of Battery Craighill.
More photos to follow...
shonen_red
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 03:23 AM UTC
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These are some of the things you will miss if you dont join IPMS Phils BAC. We will hold some historical talks and announce plans for group field trips in the succeeding meetings
Oh goody goody! Can we see a Harrier up close?
I'm serious about this :-) I really love that beauty.Bull
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 07:45 AM UTC
IPMS BAC was able to tour the USS Tarawa and HMS Illustrious when they were docked at Pier 15 in the late '90s. Both carried Harriers. I have a lot of pictures of those tours. We really hope a ship docks again soon so we can go on a trip again.
GIBeregovoy
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 10:52 AM UTC
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IPMS BAC was able to tour the USS Tarawa and HMS Illustrious when they were docked at Pier 15 in the late '90s. Both carried Harriers. I have a lot of pictures of those tours. We really hope a ship docks again soon so we can go on a trip again.
I've been really "unlucky" when it comes to ships, missing the open-to-the-public days.
a) Visited Illustriious back in 1997 - a day after it was open to the public
b) Visited the HMS Grafton (Duke Class DDG or FFG forgot really) back in 2000 or 1999. Again, after it was open to the public.
c) Couldn't get near the Tarawa and Blue Ridge because it was just after 9-11 - but port security was awfully lenient I must say.
d) Got a glimpse of the Surcouf (?) Lafayette class FFG
e) Went on board the INS Ranjit last year - missed the open day again, but the Communications Officer and the crew were kind enough to let me go on board her. :-) Hehehe I remember the MP saying to the officer that I was from a journalist of a magazine hehehe
f) Visited two OH Perry class FFGs of the Australian Navy back in 2001 or 2002.
g) This time I got lucky - toured two Japanese DDs and was jumping distance from their SS. This was in 2003 or 2002.
Actually, this is my other hobby - visiting docking warships. I bring a camera and my Janes recognition book for the crew to sign. I always ask their permission to take pix - lest they think I'm a terrorist (especially in these tense times). BTW, it's good to wear a barong when visiting them ships - it makes you look like a public official and sometimes no questions asked when you visit the pier and pass through the gates. HONEST! :-)
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 02:12 PM UTC
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IPMS BAC was able to tour the USS Tarawa and HMS Illustrious when they were docked at Pier 15 in the late '90s. Both carried Harriers. I have a lot of pictures of those tours. We really hope a ship docks again soon so we can go on a trip again.
WHAT!!! THE USS TARAWA! I love that ship!
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 08:00 PM UTC
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LW: Yep. That's Battery Way alright. My crew and I were supposed to pose "action style" but we didn't want to risk looking stupid childish Shire-folk with all the tourists around (especially one very pretty young girl). The biggie is Hearn (Herne?). This was way back in 2000 or 2001, Dekabr.
I thought so...^_^ We had a few shots there ourselves...Meron din kme pics dun sa loob ng ammo room....It's very creepy inside, though....And there were damages in the artillery pieces and walls, the guide said it was gunfire...
Then yung kasama nmin, tinumba yung 12" mortar shell na naka-lagay sa labas...It took a while bago niya nabalik...Ambigat kse....
I like the way they call those very large coastal cannons...."DISAPPEARING GUNS"...I wonder why, though...I guess any sea vessel who happened to get hit with it's "deck piercing" rounds will disappear in no time....
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 08:30 PM UTC
The club tries its best to arrange official tours by contacting the embassies of the concerned ships. We were never part of any open-to -the-public tour so we practically had the ships to ourselves(as visitors anyway). This is the forte of Hunter(Fiawrc). We were also on board the HMCS Regina and the HMS Exeter. The Exeter was interesting since we were able to see the Lynx land on her deck. And everyone on board was armed(mostly L85s), even the female sailors. This was also post 9-11. Being part of a group makes it easier and official. Dress codes were not a problem. We even gave the officers who toured us models of the ships and/or planes that were on board as gifts of appreciation for their accommodation and hospitality. Hopefully again soon.
GIBeregovoy
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 10:19 PM UTC
Bull and Hunter: Next time something like this shows up, please please PLEASE tell me, too!
Funny thing about embassies: I remember calling up the British Embassy about HMS Illustrious back in 1997. For some reason, the staff didn't know she was coming to dock. LOL!
Funny thing about embassies: I remember calling up the British Embassy about HMS Illustrious back in 1997. For some reason, the staff didn't know she was coming to dock. LOL!
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004 - 10:40 AM UTC
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The biggie is Hearn (Herne?). .
I like the way they call those very large coastal cannons...."DISAPPEARING GUNS"...I wonder why, though...I guess any sea vessel who happened to get hit with it's "deck piercing" rounds will disappear in no time....
Its Battery Hearn... Do you want to see its sister Battery Smith?
The mortars of Battery Way are just called sea coast mortars.
The dissappearing guns ( 12-inchers such as those mounted at Batteries Wheeler, Cheney and Crockett) are called such because ther are mounted on a disappearing carriage, It allows the gun to elevate just up the parapet and then when fired, recoils back to its loading position totally hidden from view of the enemy.
Battery Crockett No. 1 Gun - a 12-inch M1895M1 Gun on a M1901 disappearing carriage LF)
If you have any questions, let me know...
El Jefe
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 12:18 AM UTC
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Its Battery Hearn... Do you want to see its sister Battery Smith?
The mortars of Battery Way are just called sea coast mortars.
The dissappearing guns ( 12-inchers such as those mounted at Batteries Wheeler, Cheney and Crockett) are called such because ther are mounted on a disappearing carriage, It allows the gun to elevate just up the parapet and then when fired, recoils back to its loading position totally hidden from view of the enemy.
Battery Crockett No. 1 Gun - a 12-inch M1895M1 Gun on a M1901 disappearing carriage LF)
If you have any questions, let me know...
El Jefe
I see..^__^
I've been to that place in the photo! Meron pa nga jan isang parang "spare" barrel, dba?
Kso naiinis ako....Yung mga tao, tinatapunan ng basura yung mga kanyon.....Kakainis cla...
Anyway, our tour guide mentioned to us na up to this date, meron pa rin daw mga vintage bombs, dog tags, artillery shells and other military stuff to be found in the island... Hnde pa raw nadidiscover hanggang ngaun....Kme nga, while we were trekking the beach, meron dw dun mga blood-streaked na mga bato....Meron din ako nakita na .45 cal bullet shell...Kalawang na...
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 03:01 AM UTC
We still find a lot of stuff on Corregidor and the other islands up to now. If you know where to look, you can find a lot of ammo and ammo clips, medicine bottles, mess kits, rifle and MG parts, bayonets and scabbards, dog tags, lighters, etc. Hell-- we even found a parachute in good condition. We still uncover skeletal remains up to now.
As for the blood stained stones, your tour guide was pulling your leg. The rational behind it is that the South Shore of Corregidor Island and the North shore of Caballo island (Fort Hughes) was once part of a caldera of an extinct volcano. If you look at the slopes of the Caballo island cliffs, you can see the light stained and reddish color.
I will not be surprised if your tour guide also pointed out the dark and black characteristics of the rocks found in the North side. The rational behind it is that the North side used to have a number of coal filled basins for steam ships plying the Manila Bay area.
I am also attaching a photo of Battery Smith so you would know how it looks like. Smith and Hearn used to called Battery Smith Nos 1 and 2 until the latter was renamed Hearn in 1937 after Brig Gen Clint Hearn, HD of Manila Bay
FWIW
El Jefe
As for the blood stained stones, your tour guide was pulling your leg. The rational behind it is that the South Shore of Corregidor Island and the North shore of Caballo island (Fort Hughes) was once part of a caldera of an extinct volcano. If you look at the slopes of the Caballo island cliffs, you can see the light stained and reddish color.
I will not be surprised if your tour guide also pointed out the dark and black characteristics of the rocks found in the North side. The rational behind it is that the North side used to have a number of coal filled basins for steam ships plying the Manila Bay area.
I am also attaching a photo of Battery Smith so you would know how it looks like. Smith and Hearn used to called Battery Smith Nos 1 and 2 until the latter was renamed Hearn in 1937 after Brig Gen Clint Hearn, HD of Manila Bay
FWIW
El Jefe
Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 04:43 PM UTC
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Bull and Hunter: Next time something like this shows up, please please PLEASE tell me, too!
Funny thing about embassies: I remember calling up the British Embassy about HMS Illustrious back in 1997. For some reason, the staff didn't know she was coming to dock. LOL!
Bull is too kind. He was the one who got us on board the Tarawa.
GIB: We normally put in the request as IPMS Philippines & since many sailors are also modelers (to pass the time away, I guess), they typically welcome our presence. The downside is they normally cannot accept huge crowds so the visit is limited to anywhere from a dozen to 20 members. We still hope to be able to see some warships when they dock in the future.
Cheers,
Hunter
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2004 - 08:10 PM UTC
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We still find a lot of stuff on Corregidor and the other islands up to now. If you know where to look, you can find a lot of ammo and ammo clips, medicine bottles, mess kits, rifle and MG parts, bayonets and scabbards, dog tags, lighters, etc. Hell-- we even found a parachute in good condition. We still uncover skeletal remains up to now.
As for the blood stained stones, your tour guide was pulling your leg. The rational behind it is that the South Shore of Corregidor Island and the North shore of Caballo island (Fort Hughes) was once part of a caldera of an extinct volcano. If you look at the slopes of the Caballo island cliffs, you can see the light stained and reddish color.
I will not be surprised if your tour guide also pointed out the dark and black characteristics of the rocks found in the North side. The rational behind it is that the North side used to have a number of coal filled basins for steam ships plying the Manila Bay area.
I am also attaching a photo of Battery Smith so you would know how it looks like. Smith and Hearn used to called Battery Smith Nos 1 and 2 until the latter was renamed Hearn in 1937 after Brig Gen Clint Hearn, HD of Manila Bay
FWIW
El Jefe
I see...
I thought those "blood stains" looked to faint...
I bet there's still a lot to be found....Naku-curious din ako dun sa cliff na kung saan daw nagtatalon yung mga Hapon nung nire-reclaim na ng America yung "The Rock"....
Yung sandbags na nakalagay around the entrance of Malinta Tunnel, akala ko authentic WW2 tlga...Cemented na cya... Syang....
Yung tour kse nmin, day time lng...Sabi daw mas masaya kpag overnight...Napakarami pang mapupuntahan...
We didn't have the chance to see all 23 batteries..Yung iba daw kse, hnde na mate-trek ng bus..Lalakarin lang daw...
GIBeregovoy
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2004 - 10:25 PM UTC
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...Sabi daw mas masaya kpag overnight
Dahil marami kang makikita na lumulutang at naka damit na pang-1940s na nurse at sundalo!
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2004 - 11:00 PM UTC
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Yung tour kse nmin, day time lng...Sabi daw mas masaya kpag overnight...Napakarami pang mapupuntahan...
We didn't have the chance to see all 23 batteries..Yung iba daw kse, hnde na mate-trek ng bus..Lalakarin lang daw...
That means GI's Op Corregidor must put through!!!
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