The Barb blows up a train

[LukeFF]

Thought you guys might like to read this. It's from the Barb's patrol log, written by Fluckey himself:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/LukeFF/Barb1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/LukeFF/Barb2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/LukeFF/Barb3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/LukeFF/Barb4.jpg

[rifleman13]

Yup... pretty insane, yet fruitful trip ashore... :arrgh!: :rock:

Link to the Barb's battle flag after her 12th patrol:

Note the locomotive engine on the middle bottom...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Barb_crew_1945_i03570.jpg

[jazzabilly]

Be more agressive!

Where did you find these, Luke? Did you scan and upload, or can you view patrol logs on line?

[Gromit]

Now THAT was a cool read! Thanks!

[snakeyez]

Where did you find these, Luke? Did you scan and upload, or can you view patrol logs on line?

There are numerous war patrol reports online if you dig around.

Also, you can purchase any submarine's WWII war patrol reports on DVD in .pdf format (scans) from this guy:

http://www.usssealion.com/NSL/war_patrols.htm

[ReallyDedPoet]

Where did you find these, Luke? Did you scan and upload, or can you view patrol logs on line?
There are numerous war patrol reports online if you dig around.

Also, you can purchase any submarine's WWII war patrol reports on DVD in .pdf format (scans) from this guy:

http://www.usssealion.com/NSL/war_patrols.htm

Nice link :up:


RDP

[Rockin Robbins]

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And thus, all doubts that Fluckey could have written his own book have been removed.:lol:

[SteamWake]

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And thus, all doubts that Fluckey could have written his own book have been removed.:lol:

Thats what I was thinking, guy writes worse than I does.

[Jan Kyster]

...can you view patrol logs on line?You may find some here too: http://wwiiarchives.net/servlet/documents/usa/100/0

[ancient46]

One of the problems with most reports is the lack of crew lists for the patrols. When trying to build a historical picture of a typical crew for each boat, the more information the better. I wish more reports went into detail like the Archerfish captains did. It is a chore slogging through the available reports to find the ones that have crew lists. I like reading how the captain conducted operations, the ship and air contacts made, which i do for fun, but when you are looking for something else it is not fun.

Fluckey should have just wrote,"Sighted train, sank same."

[ATR-42]

Fluckey's book, Thunder Below talks about this in detail, hes a great writer, his book was awesome. The story of the Barb is a great read.

[Lafferty]

that was a good read.

[I'm goin' down]

This is the USS Barbarinna calling NEAL STEVENS (for the fifth time!). Post the emblem for my new Gato class boat --- the USS BARBARINNA.

(The drawing incorporated into the emblem, which no one has seen yet except Digital Trucker and me, was prepared compliments of Gunfighter.)

[Rockin Robbins]

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And thus, all doubts that Fluckey could have written his own book have been removed.:lol:
Thats what I was thinking, guy writes worse than I does. I meant that his writing was great. I'm surprised that the Navy let such a lively account stand. Certainly it's the most entertaining cruise report I've ever read. Most are about as interesting as chipping rust off the conning tower.

[LukeFF]

Where did you find these, Luke? Did you scan and upload, or can you view patrol logs on line?

I have the entire set of WWII patrol reports from the man who runs the USS Sealion link up above. :yep: Expensive, but well worth it!

[jazzabilly]

Where did you find these, Luke? Did you scan and upload, or can you view patrol logs on line?
I have the entire set of WWII patrol reports from the man who runs the USS Sealion link up above. :yep: Expensive, but well worth it!

Nice!!

A little off topic, but this is as cool as when I found the war diaries of my Grandfather's unit in the 1st big war.

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/02/020152_e.html

page of said war diaries; 3rd page of the report on the attack on Vimy Ridge.
http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/e/e039/e000973782.jpg

[sunvalleyslim]

A great read....thanks

[I'm goin' down]

The USS BARBARINNA is at sea, and here are her logo, emblem, and the captain's new girlfriend (Lucky me!).

Logo: Drawing of woman and Japanese soldiers made by an artist in the 1940s (hair color modified by Gunfighter) combined with a torpedo designed by the Gunfighter. Periscope effect added by I'm Goin' Down using tools from Photobucket.
Emblem: Compliments of Digitial_Trucker
Girlfriend: Drawing made by an artist in the 1940s.

[Kongo Otto]

Here is a Photo from the Demolition Crew of USS Barb:
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/i03000/i03570.jpg

Original Text:
USS Barb (SS-220)

Members of the submarine's demolition squad pose with her battle flag at the conclusion of her 12th war patrol. Taken at Pearl Harbor, August 1945.
During the night of 22-23 July 1945 these men went ashore at Karafuto, Japan, and planted an explosive charge that subsequently wrecked a train. They are (from left to right):
Chief Gunners Mate Paul G. Saunders, USN;
Electricians Mate 3rd Class Billy R. Hatfield, USNR;
Signalman 2nd Class Francis N. Sever, USNR;
Ships Cook 1st Class Lawrence W. Newland, USN;
Torpedomans Mate 3rd Class Edward W. Klingesmith, USNR;
Motor Machinists Mate 2nd Class James E. Richard, USN;
Motor Machinists Mate 1st Class John Markuson, USN; and
Lieutenant William M. Walker, USNR.
This raid is represented by the train symbol in the middle bottom of the battle flag.

[Schroeder]

They've sent out their cook? :o

[Rockin Robbins]

All volunteers.

[I'm goin' down]

The cook? Of course! If they were spotted and had to retreat inland the cook could make Miso soup, sushi, and seaweed salad! Toss in a little Kirin beer, and they would be on the run living the high life.

[jazzabilly]

Maybe they sent the cook 'cause he was complaining about not doing anything except cook.

Best way to treat a squeaky wheel. Give 'em the gears.

[I'm goin' down]

They sent the cook because the captain and crew could not stand his cooking. They thought he might get shot.:salute:

[Kongo Otto]

You are all wrong.
Because only Cooks kick ass and take names.
See here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkjekoxHX4Y&feature=related
:haha::haha::haha::har::har::har:

[I'm goin' down]

I think Kongo Otto has just kicked our ass.:wah: