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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

LynEve: Well done Vicki - a fine entry and a well deserved recognition !

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

0930_23: Congrats on taking 2nd place in the contest Vicki. It was a great image.

tigger3: Oh I think you did a good job on this one, I find it rather eerie, and yet fascinating. I think it's perfect for the contest. tigs=^..^=

Vickid received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

3rd place
The Old Smithy by LynEve

Ramad: Congrats on your 3rd place Lyn

Ramad: Tose tin sheets have withstood wind and weather well I guess. (I don't mean that they are from 1878). Nice find and shot Lyn.

tigger3: What a super find for a photo opt this was, good one Lyn. I'm glad it's still in use. tigs=^..^=

4th place
Window by Dunstickin

trixxie17: Excellent choice for the contest!

corngrowth: Impressive and beautiful, Bob!
I know by own experience the feeling, perfectly described in your narrative.
Very well taken, Owd Mucker!

WTFlack: Many Congratulations on fourth place.

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.

corngrowth: ---Thomas E. Dewey, New York Governor, was heavily favored and Harry S. Truman's win was considered a major upset---

Owd Fella Tick (OFT), without giving any opinion from my side, the history has repeated itself actually in 2016,with the difference that the Republicans have won the 2016 election.

Good entry for the current History contest.
Wish you Good Luck with it!