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Ended 07/03/19 10:15 PM GMT
Winner: rahto (See the full results)

1st place
B-24 Liberator by rahto

Nikoneer: The Witchcraft was assigned to the 467th Bomb Group, 790 Bomb Squadron. The bomb graphics on the fuselage indicate the number of bombing runs this particular plane made during its career. Not being sure if the number 130 referred to the runs, I took the time to count them... yep, 130. In WWII, crews were allowed to rotate home (or to another duty) after 25 missions. That being said, Witchcraft obviously remained in operation for many crews and is currently the only Liberator still flying. During WWII, the U.S. lost 218 bombers in Europe, as opposed to 12,037 lost for Germany. This one definitely qualifies for the contest, Robert, particularly for an old war historian like me. Good luck with her.

-Nik

rahto received a 2 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

2nd place
Nekromanteion by Vickid

Dunstickin: Congrats on runner up Vicki...I like this, and did vote on it..

Flmngseabass: Vicki, all your concerns about this picture working for the contest was in vain😊😊. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. A great shot and some wonderful history As well.

Vickid received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

3rd place
The Old Smithy by LynEve

Ramad: Congrats on your 3rd place Lyn

Vickid: This part of history has much to teach us, the scene you have captured is stunning. Glad to see it is still in use, bravo on your capture, it's perfect!

jerseygurl: Congratulations, Lyn, on taking 3rd place in the contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4th place
Window by Dunstickin

LynEve: Congrats OB - this was one I was very impressed with

trixxie17: Excellent choice for the contest!

0930_23: Congrats on your 4th place finish in the contest Owd Timer. I thought it might finish higher.

koca: It looks so beautiful and peaceful. Great work.

5th place
Dewey Defeats Truman by 0930_23

Dunstickin: Nice one getting fifth mate...I thought this would get higher,and did vote on it.

Dunstickin: I can just visulise you wearing a hat like this with a white card stuck in the band saying 'Press' 'SEE HERE'...lol

Excellent choice for the history contest...'A Winner'