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RGJ/H. Alan

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  1. Little David was the nickname of an American 36 inch (914 mm) caliber mortar used for test firing aerial bombs during World War II. Towards the end of the war it was modified to serve as a siege mortar, as it was expected that the US forces would encounter extremely strong fortifications during the invasion of Japan. When Japan surrendered the invasion became unnecessary and Little David was therefore never used in combat. Little David is one of the largest artillery pieces ever produced, by caliber, though smaller than the 19th century French Monster. The mortar was to be transported by two artillery tractors, making it more mobile than a railway gun. Its ultimate effectiveness would have been questionable because of its limited range and accuracy.

     

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e7b_1286860746

     

    Thanks goes out to, PConvictions for the upload.

     

    Eddie.

  2. By the way, what are the toilet facilities like this year? Have the portaloos turned up yet or is it a trek down to the block?

     

    Shhhhhhh you'll set Rambo off and the show aint even started:D

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Eddie

  3. The Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers (formerly the CV Future[nb 1] or CVF project) are a two-ship class of aircraft carrier being built for the Royal Navy. HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to enter service in May 2016;[5] HMS Prince of Wales in 2018. The vessels will displace about 65,000 tonnes (full load), be 280 metres (920 ft) long and capable of carrying up to 50 aircraft.

     

     

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6d7_1270729514

     

    Eddie.

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