U.S. U-Boat Ace 'passes'

ReallyDedPoet · 06-30-07, 12:18 PM

RIP

RDP

Navigator857 · 06-30-07, 12:32 PM

A real hero indeed. However, in the heading for this you call him a "U-Boat" Ace. He did'nt skipper any U-Boats did he?

ReallyDedPoet · 06-30-07, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Navigator857

A real hero indeed. However, in the heading for this you call him a "U-Boat" Ace. He did'nt skipper any U-Boats did he?

Think he was just comparing him to one.

RDP

Wilko · 06-30-07, 02:18 PM

Just finished reading Thunder Below

Great book of a great man

RIP

Chief of the Boat · 06-30-07, 03:12 PM

Yeah... 'guilty' of 'literary license'... [or whatever it's called], as I am not sure..SURE.. of the term 'Ace' as applied to Subs. I did read a book called 'U-Boat Ace', about a German Nazi [yes, a Party member], who really racked 'em up. 'ACE' is/was five confirmed kills in Aviation, and it certainly seems from the article and the Admiral exceeded that:

"In five war patrols as the skipper of the submarine Barb, Fluckey sank dozens upon dozens of Japanese ships and destroyed many more small craft and shore installations, according to the Naval Historical Center."

But, I admit to a 'surface' career and Zero other knowledge of this guy, except what I read in Navy Times...

COB

Jimbuna · 06-30-07, 03:19 PM

Rest in peace sir.

tedhealy · 06-30-07, 04:17 PM

Thunder Below! should be read by all. An amazing account from an amazing man.

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Navigator857 CTR2 Jack Frost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Still on Bridge aboard the USS Iowa BB61 Posts: 213 Downloads: 322 Uploads: 0	A real hero indeed. However, in the heading for this you call him a "U-Boat" Ace. He did'nt skipper any U-Boats did he? __________________ "Freedom is not owed, it is bestowed upon those who earn it!" by....ME / QM3 Jack Frost, USS IOWA BB61 - Precom 1983 - 1987 / CTR2 Jack Frost - NSGA Northwest Chesapeake, VA. 1987 - 1994!

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Wilko Officer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aussie Posts: 249 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Just finished reading Thunder Below Great book of a great man RIP __________________ You take it easy... and have a nice day

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Chief of the Boat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On the hill South of Port Angeles, Washington Posts: 136 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah... 'guilty' of 'literary license'... [or whatever it's called], as I am not sure..SURE.. of the term 'Ace' as applied to Subs. I did read a book called 'U-Boat Ace', about a German Nazi [yes, a Party member], who really racked 'em up. 'ACE' is/was five confirmed kills in Aviation, and it certainly seems from the article and the Admiral exceeded that: "In five war patrols as the skipper of the submarine Barb, Fluckey sank dozens upon dozens of Japanese ships and destroyed many more small craft and shore installations, according to the Naval Historical Center." But, I admit to a 'surface' career and Zero other knowledge of this guy, except what I read in Navy Times... COB __________________ In memory of WAHOO

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