QM2 has already arrived in Sydney!

I grabbed a picnic table early, finished my German homework in the fresh air, and witnessed the arrival of the largest ship to ever enter San Francisco Bay. Unfortunately, none of my friends and colleagues could join me*, I know a large number were absorbed by the Superbowl ( Read more... )

Yes, I know I'm an aircraft geek, but I can't help being excited by this news.

Beeb's has a video tour here

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Also, CV 34 - former USS Oriskany is sunk off the coast of Pensacola, creating the largest artificial reef yet ( Read more... )