For a while, it looked like USS Narwhal SSN-671 was going to be saved by the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, Kentucky. The group planned on removing the reactor compartments of the submarine and installing empty plugs, which could be used for an orientation center, display area, gift shop, or anything else you could have needed inside the boat. The project would have cost approximately $2 million, but only one fourth of that amount could be raised. As such, the Navy placed the submarine back on the list to be scrapped.
While it is unlikely that Narwhal will be saved, there is still hope for another nuclear submarine, USS Drum SSN-677.
We're not just afraid of predators, we're transfixed by them, prone to weave stories and fables and chatter endlessly about them, because fascination creates preparedness, and preparedness, survival. In a deeply tribal sense, we love our predators. - E.O. Wilson
Thanks to On Demand, I don't have to wait until noon tomorrow...
SHARK WEEK!
Not only is there a week's worth of tv to watch, but I also have 6 shark books to read to fuel the frenzy.
Janes us reporting that the US Air Force is currently looking into studies to modify some B-52H Stratofortresses for standoff electronic-attack missions. The size, range, and loiter time - you know, those things built into nuclear bombers - would allow it to hover over an area long enough to jam enemy electronics and deploy all of the weapons carried on board. Since we are talking about the B-52, we know that a wide range of goodies could be placed in the bomb bays of these beauts.
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Speaking of the Millville Army Air Field Museum, they are currently seeking donations to restore the mural that is currently painted on the Millville City Hall building. The mural was created through the hard work of George Curio, and dedicated in 1998. It took over $30,000 to create the mural, which was all received through donations. It is now time to restore the mural, which depicts P-47 Thunderbolts that trained at the Millville Air Field. It will cost approximately $10,000 to restore the mural, and any donations raised above that amount will be placed in an account for future restorations.
If you are interested in donating, go to their webpage here.
The Millville Wheels and Warbirds Airshow will be held September 20 and 21, 2008 at the New Jersey Motorsports Park. The proceeds of the airshow will go to help the Millville Army Air Field Museum.
USS Texas, which is berthed in San Jacinto, Texas, is going to be coming ashore.
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