[MV] Big MV's and 20-mm Weapons

RobRatt@aol.com
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 22:48:29 EST

Hi Guys!

I volunteer on probably one of (if not the) biggest and oldest MV's around,
the Battleship TEXAS. She's a veteran from before WW1, having fired her guns
in anger against Mexico (Vera Cruz). She was also in WW1, and in WW2, she
supported the Rangers landing at Point Du Hoc (Normandy), as well as Operation
Torch, Okinawa, et al.

What I need is info on the 20-mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns, such as those
found on board the battleship. Several of us are restoring a complete 20-mm
battery, complete with propane conversions for special events. Any and all
help is greatly appreciated in the research phase of this project.

I'll let everyone know how things are progressing from time to time.

Thanks,
Robert Ratliff
Houston, TX
RobRatt@aol.com

'42 GPW
'12 Battleship (in '43 configuration)

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