To: Texas Fossil
My father was in disembarked at Kure as a volunteer with the BCOF in Feb 1946. He was already a seasoned soldier, having fought in New Guinea and Borneo. The destruction he witnessed at Hiroshima left a mark on him.He understood the Bombs ended the war, but none the less was not a fan of it. He never liked the fact such destructive weapons were given cutsie names.
To: Long Jon No Silver
“cutsie names”?
Actually the Fat Man was named appropriate, It’s shape was because of it’s mechanics. Implosion device (Plutonium) .
The Little Man was a uranium device and it’s trigger method gave it the shape.
My father-in-law was in the weapons business for 40 years. I took him for his last visit to the plant for DOE awards in October 2009. He died in December 2009.
Some time, I will tell you about some artifacts I have.
Best regards my FRiend.
122 posted on
10/01/2022 4:10:57 PM PDT by
Texas Fossil
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To: Long Jon No Silver
"My father was in disembarked at Kure as a volunteer with the BCOF in Feb 1946. He was already a seasoned soldier, having fought in New Guinea and Borneo. The destruction he witnessed at Hiroshima left a mark on him. Wow... I'll wager he was a colorful old dude.. The stories he could tell.!
143 posted on
10/01/2022 4:37:09 PM PDT by
unread
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To: Long Jon No Silver; Texas Fossil
Long Jon No Silver wrote:
"My father was in disembarked at Kure as a volunteer with the BCOF in Feb 1946. He was already a seasoned soldier, having fought in New Guinea and Borneo."
The British Commonwealth Occupation Force, comprised of Australian, British, Indian and New Zealand troops. Very interesting.
249 posted on
10/02/2022 1:33:18 PM PDT by
familyop
("For they that sleep with dogs, shall rise with fleas" (John Webster, "The White Devil" 1612).)
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