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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

WTFlack: Many Congratulations for 2nd.

corngrowth: Vicki, congratulations for your second place in the 'History' contest.
Very well done!

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

Roseman_Stan: Love this shot Lyn as it brings back memories of growing up on the farm. Going in to town to get this or that fixed.

corngrowth: Lyn, congratulations for your 3rd place in the 'History' contest.
Well done!

Ramad: Congrats on your 3rd place Lyn

4th place
Window by Dunstickin

mesmerized: Congratulations, Bob!...wonderful colors here.

trixxie17: Excellent choice for the contest!

jerseygurl: Congratulations, Bob, on taking 4th place in the contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vickid: Quite inspiring scene, excellent capture. Great entry for the contest!

5th place
Dewey Defeats Truman by 0930_23

mesmerized: Wow, what a gem you have here...a rare historical capture to see in our day and an entertaining view in terms of the political upset...excellent entry for the history contest.

LynEve: Well done Tick - real history and great photo journalism :)