The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Bits of War: WWII Mine Found-- British Arctic Convoy and Bomber Command Vets Honored

Short Stories of World War II.

1.  WWII MINE FOUND--  Jan. 28, 2013.  A fishing boat came across an unexploded World War II mine off Brixham, England.  Bomb disposal units called in and carried out a controlled explosion.

2.  BRITISH ARCTIC CONVOY AND BOMBER COMMAND VETS HONORED--  Feb. 23, 2013.  They will be receiving awards in recognition of heroism and bravery within weeks according to Defence Minister Mark Francois.

Production of the Arctic Star and Bomber Command Clasp will start this week.  Up to a quarter million veterans and families of those who have died are eligible.

--GreGen

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