To: I-ambush
I saw the USS New Jersey fire all 9 in Beirut from another ship about 2500 yards away. It was spectacular. It was also getting dark at the time enhancing the effect. Tan smoke everywhere! She was going about 10 knots at the time so I didn’t notice any sideways movement.
20 posted on
11/11/2025 3:27:11 AM PST by
central_va
( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...x)
To: central_va
24 posted on
11/11/2025 3:56:34 AM PST by
I-ambush
(From the brightest star comes the blackest hole-You had so much to offer, why didya offer your soul?)
To: central_va
"I saw the USS New Jersey fire all 9 in Beirut from another ship about 2500 yards away."
An awesome memory to have - thanks for sharing it. And thanks for your service.
27 posted on
11/11/2025 4:34:55 AM PST by
Psalm 73
("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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