[ArmyTeach]

USS Iowa - the queen of the seas!

[Jeff Head]

I built a 1/350 scale model of the USS New Jersey BB-62, the same class vessel and upgraded like the USS Iowa under regan in the 1980s with 32 Tomahawk missiles, 16 Harpoon missiles, four CIWS and the sensors and fire control to operate them. Tremendous vessels, dating their service back to world War II...then involved militarily through The 1st Gulf War.

They are worthy of being held in museum status...and, as I understand it, according to legislation, some form of readinees status too should they ever need to be called upon again to serve.

Something about those 2000 lb 16" projectiles that strikes fear into any enemey to this day.

If you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend seeig the movie, . GREAT US Navy movie, great action, special effects, acting...you leave being proud to be an American.

Here's a link to my model build:

1/350 Scale Model of the USS New Jersey, BB-62