November 11 by goodoleboy
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Aka, Armistice Day.
Captured on Father's Day, 6/15/14.
For a salute to my fellow veterans on this historic day, I had no photos in my files depicting any people who had served in the military, so I chose the venue of the forward deck of the battleship USS Iowa, berthed in the Port of Los Angeles.
The Iowa is indeed a veteran, having been launched back on 27 August 1942, and commissioned on 22 February 1943. It had participated in many battles since then. Its nickname is The Big Stick.
Iowa's main battery, partially shown in this photo, consists of nine 16" (406.4mm)/50 caliber Mark 7 guns, six of which are depicted here, which could fire 2,700 lb (1,200 kg) armor-piercing shells 20 nmi (23 mi; 37 km).
Anchors aweigh.
Comments (10)
Fantastic capture and very great POV !!!
Beautiful and timely photo. It is due to the sacrifice of all the selfless soldiers that we enjoy the freedoms we all have. We should never forget that, and not just on Veteran's Day, but everyday. To all who served, thank you!
Great POV Fantastic image!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice dedication to the multitudes of lives lost. Nicely done, Harry.
Not just lives lost ... that's Memorial Day.
What a beautifully captured shot of this big girl, Harry, and a great reminder of all those who sacrifice so much for our freedom. Well done!
fantastic capturte of a fantastic machine !!! 600000 deads on the Hill Notre Dame de Lorette !!!
Very nice work on this amazing Veterans Day dedication, Harry.
Impressive photo. :)
Excellent dedication mate. And, a stunning POV, well captured! Rob