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Tbear

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15. Great pitch right? But 2/3 of the world is water.

Reply to msongs (Reply #14)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:17 PM

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Nitpicked got a good point about the Ford having two shortish port calls for repairs.
You might get one or two nights off the ship to blow off steam cuz broken airplanes also need serious corrosion control after being at sea. Only 1/3 of the crew is allowed shore leave at a time.

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Really interesting description. Thanks. thought crime Wednesday #7

Indeed it is hard work Redleg Wednesday #9

join the navy and see the world. msongs Wednesday #14

Great pitch right? But 2/3 of the world is water. Tbear Wednesday #15

Truth is after about ninety days at sea you start to get a bit loopy. pecosbob Wednesday #16