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2. No kidding. Think about a troop ship from Australia to France.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 05:58 PM

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I know there were stops on the way. I’ve seen some that were just packed on the deck.

BTW Newport News Va was a big point of departure in WWII. Ship and plane. Big runway there.

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So amazing. So poignant... hlthe2b Wednesday #1

No kidding. Think about a troop ship from Australia to France. underpants Wednesday #2