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To: WildHighlander57
Ordinary hailstones, probably.

Operation Hailstone, eh, not so much. Operation Hailstone was the US Navy raid on Truk Lagoon on 17–18 February 1944. It was responsible for creating one of the greatest scuba diving experiences in the world.

SpyNavy

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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

2,521 posted on 04/15/2024 3:48:20 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: ransomnote
This is for you from my oldest daughter.

SpyNavy

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

2,523 posted on 04/15/2024 4:05:48 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm

thanks!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Hailstone


2,538 posted on 04/15/2024 7:01:25 PM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=30%>)
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