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Photo Diary of Evacuation from Beirut (Rebel_Yell2)
Rebel_Yell2 | July 22, 2006 | Rebel_Yell2

Posted on 07/22/2006 1:52:19 PM PDT by rebel_yell2

Freerepublic Exclusive: Photo Diary


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In port prior to boarding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Scenes from the muster point where evacuees check in and board buses to the Orient Queen.

 

 


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glimpse of Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the bus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Bus ride to the Beirut port from the muster point near the Embassy.

 


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In port prior to boarding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Buses arrive at Beirut port, Orient Queen is in the background.


British helicopters arrive, land, take on evacuees from buses, and then depart.

 

   


Lebanese soldier providing port security lights up a cigarette.


Lebanese navy (both ships!) highlighted against the newly rebuilt downtown (old green line).

 


Unidentified warship escort races after Swedish-chartered ferry

 


Swedish-chartered ferry leaves Beirut port for Cyprus.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safely embarked on our "cruise" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Unidentified warship waits to escort another ferry to Cyprus.

 


Smoke rises from an Israeli attack against South Beirut target as Orient Queen leaves port.


Chinook turns above an unidentified warship.


Two Chinook Helicopters evacuate foreigners against the Beirut skyline.


USS Gonzales escorts the Orient Queen to safety.



TOPICS: Editorial; Extended News; Israel
KEYWORDS: aar; evacuation; israel; lebanon; orientqueen; personalaccount; photos; rebelyell2; usn; ussgonzales
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To: rebel_yell2

Wonderful pictures. Thank you.


21 posted on 07/22/2006 2:12:47 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: rebel_yell2

Welcome home and thanks for the great pictures!


22 posted on 07/22/2006 2:14:21 PM PDT by kayak (Praying for MozartLover's son, Jemian's son, all our military, and our President every day!)
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To: rebel_yell2

Glad you are safe!


23 posted on 07/22/2006 2:14:24 PM PDT by maineman
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To: musicman

Welcome back! Where are the pictures of your stateroom?


24 posted on 07/22/2006 2:14:43 PM PDT by Marak
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To: rebel_yell2

Thanks for posting the photos. As the saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words."


25 posted on 07/22/2006 2:15:23 PM PDT by ELS (Vivat Benedictus XVI!)
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To: rebel_yell2

Great pictures and welcome home!


26 posted on 07/22/2006 2:17:53 PM PDT by tsmith130
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To: rebel_yell2

Some great pics and glad you made it out okay.


27 posted on 07/22/2006 2:17:56 PM PDT by Mustng959 (Peace.....Through Superior Firepower)
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To: rebel_yell2

Thanks, Rebel. That's quite an insight, seeing your departure photos.


28 posted on 07/22/2006 2:18:27 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (Brian Williams, how do you feel about being an idiotic, tan-in-a-can pantywaist?)((AM YISRAEL CHAI!))
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To: leadpenny

Oooooo! New tagline!


29 posted on 07/22/2006 2:18:34 PM PDT by null and void (<----admits nothing, denies everything and makes counter accusations.)
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To: rebel_yell2
Glad you made it out. Thanks for posting the pics.
30 posted on 07/22/2006 2:18:59 PM PDT by DocRock
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To: rebel_yell2

Amazing stuff! We're glad you're safe. Welcome Home.


31 posted on 07/22/2006 2:21:08 PM PDT by ChadGore (VISUALIZE 62,041,268 Bush fans. We Vote.)
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To: null and void

That'll work!


32 posted on 07/22/2006 2:21:56 PM PDT by leadpenny
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To: rebel_yell2

I'm not sure if you answered this or not, but do you think you had any terrorists on board with you?


33 posted on 07/22/2006 2:22:20 PM PDT by ChadGore (VISUALIZE 62,041,268 Bush fans. We Vote.)
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To: rebel_yell2

Glad you're back and thanks for the photos.

That one strike looks close to the port. Was it?


34 posted on 07/22/2006 2:24:06 PM PDT by eyespysomething (How do I set a laser printer to stun?)
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To: Peach

FYI


35 posted on 07/22/2006 2:25:14 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: rebel_yell2

Thanks for the Pix. Glad you're safe.


36 posted on 07/22/2006 2:26:09 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: rebel_yell2

Would you care to enlighten us more....

Were you living there are visiting?

Thank you for sharing this!


37 posted on 07/22/2006 2:27:33 PM PDT by restornu (Steadfast as we move into troublesome days ahead: “We do not take counsel from our fears.”)
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To: rebel_yell2

Welcome home and thanks for everything.


38 posted on 07/22/2006 2:28:15 PM PDT by Rushmore Rocks
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To: rebel_yell2

Great Report, You have come full circle,LOL!


39 posted on 07/22/2006 2:28:26 PM PDT by cmsgop ( President Mahmud Ahmadinejad Must Purify Himself in The Waters of Lake Minnetonka)
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To: rebel_yell2

nice detailed pictures... digital camera?


40 posted on 07/22/2006 2:28:54 PM PDT by LowOiL ("I am neither . I am a Christocrat" - Benjamin Rush)
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