Wednesday, September 24, 2008

History

I don't think there is a picture specifically of the models but I'm pretty sure one or both can be seen in some 70's shot of the kids near the tv in the basement.
The Forrestal has an interesting history.  You've probably seen the footage of the '67 fire on deck.  Google 'USS Forrestall' and 'wet start' and you'll find there was an interesting pilot at the controls of the plane that was at the heart of this massive conflagration. Odd how you don't hear too much about that incident these days. Or try Googling the term 'reverse ace'.  Interesting stories. Who know's what's what anymore.  If it's on the internet it must be true...
and along related lines, Michael Moore's new 'movie' is out yesterday.  And it's FREE viewable or downloadable of the internet.  It's like an hour and a half of him patting himself on the back claiming to have single handedly brought in the youth vote for the Dem's in the last election.  It's a bit much even for him.

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