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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

Ramad:

Ramad: Very interesting photo and narrative Vicky. This certainly qualifies for the next contest and even a good chance to be the winner!

casechaser: Vicki, your information is not quite accurate for we all know that the true door to hell is the one that leads into my dentist's office!

I think you have a masterly picture here, rich in color, detail, and history. Should you decide to enter it, I wish you all the best. I for one think you have a winner.

Vickid received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

3rd place
The Old Smithy by LynEve

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

Ramad: Congrats on your 3rd place Lyn

0930_23: Congrats on placing 3rd LE. It was a great entry.

mesmerized: Wonderful color and texture and great subject matter in this nostalgic old building...nice to hear it's still in use when so often they tear down the old buildings of this nature.

4th place
Window by Dunstickin

Ramad: Congrats on your 4th place Bob.

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

Ramad: It must be huge and I can imagine how impressive it must be.Lovely colours and details. This will make a very good entry.

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

5th place
Dewey Defeats Truman by 0930_23

mesmerized: Congratulations, Tick!...well deserved and better.

Nikoneer: A classic of political history, here in America, but this is a version I�ve never seen before, instead always seeing the one in which Truman is at a large venue, holding the newspaper over his head. Then, reading your post, I understand why I�ve never seen it. A terrific recreation and so lucky for you to be there at the right time.

-Nik